The government’s review of designated areas, led by Julian Glover, is considering whether more national parks are needed – and that includes the possibility of… Read More »Review of National Parks and AONBs > call for evidence deadline Tuesday 18th December
Light bulbs – both the old type and the new – contain nasty substances and have to be disposed of carefully. Here’s the council’s press… Read More »Collection boxes for lightbulbs installed around East Devon
From the Herald: Nature reserve managers are appealing for the public’s views as they plan for the future of the valued open space. Have… Read More »Have your say on future of Fire Beacon Hill nature reserve
The District Council wants to up its recycling rates: Woodbury residents to trial additional recycling bag for cardboard Woodbury residents to trial additional… Read More »Trialing recycling bags for cardboard
As reported in the Herald this week: East Devon has one of the highest rates of excess winter deaths in the South West, official… Read More »East Devon has one of the highest rates of excess winter deaths in the South West, official figures show.
Back in the summer, residents were asked if they wanted a parking permit system setting up: Consultation on residents’ parking scheme in Sidmouth Sidmouth parking… Read More »Resident parking could be coming to Sidmouth town centre
A stalwart of the Neighbourhood Plan process and the chair of the Town Council’s planning committee died last month: here’s a tribute from the Herald:… Read More »Tributes paid to ‘warm’ and ‘caring’ Sidmouth Town Councillor Michael Earthey
Back in October, developers put in a third application to build retirement flats: Sidford retirement development > new application It has now been passed,… Read More »Sidford retirement development > third application approved
Not sure exactly what is being offered here or when Sidmouth to get ‘bigger and better’ car park after Knowle development, says council Sidmouth… Read More »District Council promises a ‘bigger and better’ car park once Knowle is developed
The latest Herald asks: Which East Devon beaches rated ‘excellent’ in bathing water inspections? Which East Devon beaches rated ‘excellent’ in bathing water… Read More »“Excellent” beaches at Sidmouth – again!
The latest from Devon Live: Reader’s Letter: Millions spent on bus station project fails to tackle real problems holding Exeter back The following… Read More »Sidmouth Town Councillor comments on millions spent on Exeter bus station
We are not very well served by public transport in these parts: The South West has the second-lowest spend on public transport in the country… Read More »Luxembourg to become first country to make all public transport free
Tomorrow sees a craft fair at Kennaway House: Sidmouth late night shopping and Art & Craft Fair – Friday 7th December With a particularly… Read More »Painted Dogs Conservation on display at Christmas fair in Sidmouth
From the latest Turn Lyme Green newsletter: Save that! A Recyling Scheme for Good Causes Tracey West, director of The Word Forest Organisation, is… Read More »Recycling for Good Causes
It is understood that the Devon County Council has now given the go-ahead to make a study available to the wider public. This is the… Read More »Sidmouth and East Devon cycle network study > now available