Local Transition Groups in Truro and Falmouth welcome the good news reported recently in the local press that South West consumers are buying more local produce than this time last year, following a survey by Cornish Mutual. As the survey … Continue reading
Category Archives: Economics
Cornwall Council, Truro City Council and Truro Chamber of Commerce, Truro BID and Kenwyn Parish Council have appointed Lavigne Lonsdale and PBWC architects to help generate ideas to support “a thriving Truro”, both now and in the longer term, for … Continue reading
Promoting energy efficient lifestyles and reducing our carbon emissions is not an easy task, although vital to tackling arguably the greatest challenge facing humanity. Austerity politics tends to push green issues off the agenda. However, saving money and saving carbon … Continue reading
On Saturday 30th June Transition Truro hosted an “Ethical Living Event” in Truro Community Library with Leo Hickman, the Guardian journalist and editor. He gave a very interesting talk, with a Q and A session, taking us through some of … Continue reading
A new LETS group launches in Truro: Saturday 26th June, 10:00am to 11:30am at Archie Browns Cafe, 105-106 Kenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3B. Come and sign up on the day, and see how to use the new Truro LETS … Continue reading
“Transition” shopping is difficult for some. “Green” food shopping may be a partial route to Transition but what are the local choices? My neighbours are a hard-working couple with two primary school children who scurry home twice a week to … Continue reading
Local food projects take money… is it available? There are at least three sources of funding available for Transition groups to promote local food/environmental projects. The O2 “It’s Your Community” fund has grants up to £1000 for reclaiming derelict land, … Continue reading