An increase of 28% for East Devon. “Will local decisions be overridden under the new proposals?” . English councils have been told their mandatory housing… Read More »New housing targets for English councils

“Bye-bye to lithium-ion waste batteries.” [UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and University of Bristol] . Where and how do we get the raw materials for our… Read More »Creating alternative battery technology in the South West

… questions … Application will be considered at next Wednesday’s Sidmouth Town Council planning group meeting. . Today (Saturday 30th November) is the last day… Read More »New cycle path and housing for Sidbury

“Both organisations would benefit from a closer working relationship.” . Last week the VGS held its AGM – at which the various VGS projects could… Read More »Town Council representative for the VGS: Cllr Kevin Walker

… and enjoying some good conversations. . Last Saturday was spent celebrating trees and woodcraft with the Arboretum – with the VGS’s projects setting up stall in… Read More »The VGS celebrating trees with the Arboretum

Annual Reports from active initiatives driven by very dedicated volunteers and highly competent steering groups. . The various project groups of the VGS were able… Read More »How are the VGS projects doing?

11am to 4pm – Saturday 23rd November – at Kennaway House FULL TIMETABLE OF EVENTS! . There will be a busy day devoted to things… Read More »Celebrating trees and woodcraft with the Arboretum

“The ‘Arts & Culture East Devon’ page looking at decarbonising events has illustrated what it’s all about with the Bicycle Ballet at last year’s Sea… Read More »Culture and creativity to enhance, inspire and engage

“After many questions, the proposed Gabion Art Trail was supported by all. I was impressed with the detailed response to my question about including those with visual… Read More »Latest on a gabion art trail and a new use for the utility building at the Ham Sensory Garden

“No-one has given us a factual statement on why the freehold was advertised for sale, not the leasehold.” [Comment to VGS] . This month’s VGS… Read More »Latest on ‘Rockfish for sale?’

“This is the most significant change to the inheritance tax regime for a generation.” [Strutt & Parker] . The government hopes to introduce changes to agricultural… Read More »Taxing Devon’s farms

With thanks to the chair who is stepping down . The latest newsletter from the VGS and the subsequent piece in the Herald announced this… Read More »VGS AGM: 7pm Wednesday 20th November

“We would love to hear your thoughts about how this Strategy could benefit you and nature; so we would really appreciate any time you can… Read More »Producing a Nature Recovery Strategy for Devon

… but the Sid Valley only seems to have ‘greenfield sites’ to offer. . A standard assumption is that “we don’t have to build new… Read More »Sidmouth’s “brownfield sites”: where and how feasible?

A proposal to the Town Council – and some concerns and questions to be addressed. . Sidmouth Town Council has its monthly meeting next Monday… Read More »A gabion art trail and a new use for the utility building at the Ham Sensory Garden?