“Honey bees that choose their own nesting site and live without human intervention.” [Jonathan Powell, Free-Living Bees] “Reducing the impact of modern beekeeping practices on… Read More »Helping wild bees

“My fear is they will just confirm what we know already and tell us we’ve got a housing crisis.” [County Cllr Julian Brazil] Have your… Read More »Will the new Devon Housing Commission deliver?

“By harnessing the versatility and benefits of hemp, the architecture industry can pave the way toward a greener future in which the built environment harmoniously… Read More »The renaissance of hemp architecture

. The Leader and the CEO of the District Council do not get on, as reports from June last year testify: Calls for district council… Read More »Trouble at the top of the District Council

“A new community art project to celebrate the many and varied volunteers who are the backbone of our community.” [Sidmouth School of Art] The survey… Read More »Calling All Volunteers… Celebrating Sidmouth Volunteers

The new Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) website launches . Last month, the latest local art project was unveiled: Titled “A Sidmouth Map,” this… Read More »Networking culture & heritage across East Devon

“As the owners of more and more of the basic building blocks of everyday life, asset managers shape the lives of each and every one… Read More »Private asset managers and public services

“Whilst these plans are still in their infancy, it is clear that we are ambitious and driven to move forward at pace.” [Plymouth and South… Read More »Plymouth freeport: how much do we know?

“Given the growing interest in food sustainability and environmental concerns” [Radio 4 Food Programme] The pilot is starting with food banks: Forestry England will supply… Read More »Eating more wild venison

“Challenging notions of sustainable fishing and showing how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction.” [Seaspiracy] . From a recent posting, here’s a fabulous photo of… Read More »The cost of fish farming

“Get the message across!” “Not one, but six seats remain empty after the elections. These seats will be open for co-option, where existing councillors can choose… Read More »Local democracy: Six vacant seats on the Town Council

Despite it being a popular tourist destination there is a true sense of community. [Zhara Simpson, Devon Live] . On the Visit Sidmouth website, we… Read More »Sidmouth: ‘revered by locals and visitors alike’

How popular are they? How safe are they? How regulated should they be? How successful are the UK trials? How much part of sustainable travel… Read More »E-scooters: questions, questions

Making trucks pay for the damage they cause will raise a lot more money, deliver a large reduction in emissions and reduce the death toll… Read More »Trucks are heavy

“Any rejuvenation of British society requires a re-empowerment of local government which should again be given adequate resources to act on their own initiative.” [Patrick… Read More »“The decline of local democracy”