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When The Wind Blows - Development of Hollicombe Gas Works is back on the agenda

Cleaning up the Hollicombe Gas Works for a Midas Homes development could release dangerous toxins which could cause health risks to the area. And the clean up strategy provided by Midas Homes states that they still need to do more research to determine the full extent of the problem.

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Toxin issue still unresolved at proposed Hollicombe development

Hollicombe proposed development

A proposed development at Hollicombe has serious questions still hanging over it with regards toxins at the former gas works says a group of parents and residents who are worried that dangerous toxins will be released

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Get your voice heard on Babbacombe Downs! Public meeting called (plus there's a handy video to explain the issue)

The toilets at Babbacombe Downs

The Babbacome Downs debate continues – as the public try to express their discontent at the development inspite of what they see as a lack of proper consultation. Maybe this handy video will help explain what’s going on…?

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Inevitable expansion of the Dartington Trust? Maybe a Dartington Watch should scrutinse the developments?

Predictions for the year include the inevitable expansion of Dartington Trust. Gadfly wonders where all the scrutiny of the goings on at the Dartington Trust has gone and suggests a Dartington Watch

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People-Centred Economic Development puts the human element into profit

The People-Centred Economic Development, based in Gloucestershire, has been redefining profit for in human terms. Jeff Mowatt from the company spoke about the social business

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Find the funding opportunties you need for your next new project

You know how it is when all the cupboards are bare, and you’ve got so many projects you want to pursue but for a little lolly (that’s money to you). We know that feeling only too well. Well, here’s some funding opportunities that have come across our desk

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More greenhouse gases and fewer affordable homes at Sherford development says South Hams FoE

Any changes in energy efficiency and affordable housing levels at a development at Sherford, the planned new community between Plymouth and Brixton, has been condemned by South Hams Friends of the Earth.

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Review of Monoprinting Workshop, Plymouth Museum, June 6, 2009

Picasso, Matisse, Emin… and now, after a Saturday workshop at Plymouth Museum, add Smith to the list of people who have produced monoprints, (although unlike the list of artists before me, income from my efforts wouldn’t even cover the bus fare home).

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Plymouth home to new graduate dance programme from Attik Dance

Graduate dancers who’ve been kicking up their heels, rather than high kicking, and are looking to work with dance in education and community settings could join the new Fast Forward project in Plymouth.

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Latest People’s Republic of South Devon newsletter out now

With all the inside gen on what’s been going down at PRSD towers, plus a little heads-up on one of our (not too secret) secret additions of offers and giveaways on the site, the latest newsletter has a unique insight into the current PRSD developments

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Have your say on coastal defences for the next 100 years

If you want to take part in protecting the coastline, you can have your say at consultation events about how to manage parts of the South Coast.

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Is the #devonelection tainted with national politicians’ shenanigans?

There’s a fear of low turn outs at the June 4 election, and that local politics are getting tainted with that anger at shenanigans of national politicians.

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See how Totnes low-impact community Landmatters live on their open day

The Landmatters community, who live in low-impact dwellings near Totnes, are opening their doors to demonstrate transition and permaculture in action on Sunday June 7.

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Fancy a job with Animated Exeter? Education Officer and Training Officer needed

Animated Exeter is more than just watching cartoons, there’s a whole programme of workshops and development to ‘increase the awareness of animation and the digital moving image’. Plus it’s a whole lotta fun. Now the festival is after an education and training officer to assist in its work with schools, colleges and young people

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