Author: richardvinecombe

In the first of a series of interviews with South-West Coastal LPIP partners, Matt Bell from the Plymouth Octopus Project talks tactics for helping coastal communities thrive. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the Plymouth Octopus Project? I’ve been involved with charities for the past 15 to 20 years. In January 2019,… Continue reading Against Hierarchies & For Effective Listening

When you think of a coastal community what do you imagine? For some people, the first thing to come to mind is sandy beaches and busy piers with noisy arcades. For others, it will evoke images of lonely ghost towns whose hearts only beat during the summer months. Coastal communities have a definition problem and… Continue reading What is a coastal community?

Are you passionate about coastal communities, and want to make a difference? Are you interested in understanding these communities’ challenges and problems and contributing to their solutions? The South West Coastal Local Policy Innovation Partnership (SWC LPIP) is recruiting a cohort of community researchers from coastal communities to work as part of the project, sharing… Continue reading Calling The Community