How ‘green’ are electric vehicles?
“Making a new car creates as much carbon pollution as driving it, so it’s often better to keep your old banger on the road than… Read More »How ‘green’ are electric vehicles?
“Making a new car creates as much carbon pollution as driving it, so it’s often better to keep your old banger on the road than… Read More »How ‘green’ are electric vehicles?
“Holidaymakers can opt for accommodation that doesn’t exacerbate the housing shortage, such as renting a room in an owner’s home, rather than a whole flat… Read More »A solution to our rural housing crisis: responsible tourism
“Local communities are finding creative solutions to the problem – using their knowledge of the local area and landscape to find ways around an overloaded… Read More »A solution to our rural housing crisis: community-led housing
“Sidmouth’s inspirational leaders” . The District Council is celebrating International Women’s Day in East Devon: 8 March 2023 – International Women’s Day: East Devon’s inspirational leaders… Read More »International Women’s Day in the Sid Valley
“Sidmouth town centre still has a strong retail future” [Vince Page] “The future high street’s purpose will be so much more than just shopping… New… Read More »Reimagining our high streets: ‘drawing people in’
Winning the Spirit of Engineering award from the Royal Academy of Engineers [Colyton Grammar School] . To what extent can Sidmouth College offer advice on… Read More »Looking to sustainable careers in East Devon
“The world of work can play a critical role in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, though that will depend on our ability to develop green… Read More »Upskilling for the new economy
“Delivering net zero in the right way can open up new global markets, deliver new job opportunities, and spur increased investment, innovation, and regional growth.”… Read More »The CBI on ‘net zero’, green technologies and biodiversity
“It’s clear that many firms see the benefits of achieving net zero, but there are a number of challenges that could be preventing their progression.”… Read More »Companies struggling to get to ‘net zero’
And what is the ‘Great South West’? . It was back in November 2019 that the ‘Western Gateway’ was launched: The Western Gateway is a… Read More »What is the ‘Western Gateway’?
“You need to check now that you’ve got an acceptable form of ID.” [Martin Shaw, former county councillor] . There will be local elections in… Read More »Local elections 4th May: get your voter ID sorted!
” It demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of what is needed to support activity in rural areas and is a backward step.” [Rural Services Network] .… Read More »The ‘rural England prosperity fund’ – what does it really mean?
“Encouraging responsible screen-time” “A guide to remote job searching” . Following fast on from last week’s posting: A guide to remote and hybrid working –… Read More »A guide to remote and hybrid working – part two
… following on from research into the history of the policy, and into the comment from the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and social… Read More »Do we want street trading in Sidmouth? Submission from VGS to EDDC consultation
“Much of our work is driven by loyal and dedicated volunteers.” [VGS chair Ian Gregory writing in the Herald] Friends of Glen Goyle Sustainable Sidmouth… Read More »VGS ‘working for a sustainable future’