East Devon District Council put out the following press release last week – which has raised alarm bells with environmentalists here in East Devon. According to the ‘experts’ at EDDC, farming will need to be on a different scale in the future….with less small farms here in East Devon.
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Are you ready for mega farms here in East Devon?
Posted August 2nd, 2011 by sharon. Comments (3).
Waste Not in Devon!
Posted July 8th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
The Issues and Options Consultation is the first formal public consultation stage of the Waste Core Strategy. The Issues and Options Consultation Report highlights the main waste planning issues facing Devon and the potential options for addressing them. It is vital that members of the public and interested organisations provide their views during the consultation [...]
Greens demand safer roads in Honiton
Posted April 1st, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
Honiton Green Candidate Sharon Pavey is demanding that the town makes it’s roads safer for children and other pedestrians.
The East Devon Green Party recently surveyed 200 people in Honiton and 70% said they think cars drive too fast in Honiton. A substantial 67% of Honitonians were in favour of introducing some 20 mph zones in [...]
Greens Highlight Care Concerns
Posted February 16th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (1).
The East Devon Green Party were shocked to hear figures out last week showing that more than 650 elderly residents have died of dehydration in the past five years in Britain’s care homes. A further 157 care home residents died of malnutrition and almost 2,000 pensioners were killed by superbugs.
The Office for National Statistics found [...]
Honiton Community Centre
Posted February 15th, 2011 by sharon. Comments (11).
Honiton is split and I’m being asked which side I’m on….
For many (many) years there has been a group of people in the town who have been trying to develop and realise plans for a community centre or complex in the Devon town.
I have lived in the area now for almost three years, having moved [...]
East Devon Greens Skittles Night
Posted February 8th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
Come and join us for some FUN-draising green skittles! Wednesday 23rd February from 8pm at The Heathfield Inn pub in Honiton. Light snacks provided.All welcome/non-members welcome. Tickets £6 from Sharon on 07740973990 or email sdpavey@googlemail.com
We’re raising money to stand GREEN candidates in the forthcoming local elections. If you are not able to attend but you [...]
Climate and Energy Talk Thursday March 24th at The King’s School.
Posted February 7th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
As part of our commitment to reducing energy consumption, Sustainable Ottery has joined the Energy Savings Trust ‘Green Communities’ project. The aim is to try and establish a Carbon Footprint for the town and to identify areas where energy efficiencies can be made. This could result in extra grants to help with insulation, cavity –fill, [...]
Food Inc Screening in Broadclyst 9th April
Posted January 26th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (1).
East Devon Green Party are screening the film Food, Inc. on Saturday 9th April 2011. The venue is the Broadclyst Victory Hall near Exeter. Entry is £2 in advance or £3 on the door & doors open at 2pm. Refreshments available afterwards, all proceeds to EDGP.
Food Inc is a 90 minute Oscar nominated film [...]
First Green MP sends message of support !
Posted January 26th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (0).
Green MP and party leader Caroline Lucas (right) sent the following message to the recent AGM of East Devon Green Party.
“Happy first birthday to East Devon Green Party and congratulations for all the work everyone has put in so far. 2011 looks set to be an exciting year for the Greens and I hope you [...]
Exmouth Issues: Coffee Morning
Posted January 17th, 2011 by sharon. Comment (1).
EXMOUTH ISSUES
Coffee & Chat Morning
Saturday 19th February 10am – midday
Exmouth Christ Church – Church Hall
29 North Street, Exmouth EX8 1JZ (opposite the police station)
The East Devon Green Party would like to hear about what matters to you…
Schools, Transport, Housing, Jobs, Pensions, Benefits, Health & Care, Tourism, Food & Shopping, Farming & Fishing, Environment, [...]