https://clarecastlecountrypark.co.uk Today I caught up with Nick Timothy MP and Trustees of the Clare Country Park. Local people managing our public space for the benefit of all. The park is a real jewel and glorious in the sunshine. https://greenpeareco.com The Pear is a fantastic new business in Clare. Seeking to reduce plastic use by refilling… Read more

The Small Town cafe has relocated to fantastic new premises in Clare. Superb coffee and a bakery to delight. Well worth trying. As are all the eateries of Clare. We have also seen a magical transformation of the Honey Hill restaurant into Potters Pink, a shop full of gifts and ideas. Read all about it… Read more

After over a year of prep work Highpoint has started on the planned prison expansion. Roads have been widened and extended to provide access for the construction traffic. There has been considerable consultation between the community and the Ministry of Justice which has led to much less impact on the community than it would have… Read more

Solar farms are all the rage it seems. In the right location they are great. They are not permanent fixtures, sometimes provide a community benefit fund, generate clean energy and the land can still be used for grazing. In the wrong location they are a blight. They can be an eyesore, use productive land and… Read more