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How can Councillors in South Hams Help Climate and Nature?
Sune Nightingale, Chair for Dittisham Parish Council and Energy Mentor for Sustainable South Hams gave a keynote presentation at the Symposium on practical ways that councillors can assist their local community groups and provide support for projects taking action for climate and nature.
October 25, 2024
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South Devon National Landscapes Takes Nominations for Community Representatives
South Devon National Landscapes is taking nominations for Community Representatives to serve on the South Devon National Landscape (SDNL) Partnership.
October 25, 2024
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Upcoming Slapton Ley Research Seminar
Slapton Ley Field Studies Council and National Nature Reserve are holding their annual Research Seminar on Saturday 9th November 2024.
October 24, 2024
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Transition Town Totnes
Transition Streets - a community-focussed initiative supporting social cohesion, carbon reduction, and energy saving; Incredible Edible Totnes - supporting local and accessible food growing in public spaces; Totnes Climate Hub - a public space for creating community support and local responses to our global challenges; REconomy Project - a project inspiring economic regeneration locally; Time to Breathe - a meditative space for personal wellbeing support
20-100
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Bigbury Net Zero
Bigbury Net Zero is a community group promoting cooperation between neighbouring parishes in Aveton Gifford, Thurlestone, Ringmore, Kingston & Modbury in order to reduce our joint carbon footprint and rebuild nature between the River Avon and the River Erme.
20-100
Volunteers
Community Association
Project Cost
Sustainable South Brent
We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.
100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Projects
Engage your Community with a Nature & Climate Fair
Village summer Fair for South Brent with a focus on sustainability
20+
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
Create a Wildlife Corridor Along a River
Yealm Estuary Moor aims to improve the health & biodiversity of the River Yealm
Volunteers
Project Cost
