Mears is pleased to announce that from 01 December 2020, we have been appointed to be Exeter City Council’s partner to deliver the new Integrated Asset Management contract which supersedes the current repairs response and void refurbishment contract.
This will build on the strong relationship we have established over the last 10 years which saw us repair over 6000 properties. As this builds on a fantastic grounding between Mears and the council we are confident that we can get straight down to work to deliver and support the Exeter communities where we are lucky to work.
Medicare the primary health insurance plan for the aged 65 years and above. This plan also provides coverage for persons below 65 years as long as they meet specific qualifications. The following is a guide to compare Medicare supplement plans and chose the one that suits your needs.
1. Original Medicare Insurance Options
To compare Medicare plans, one should understand that Medicare provides several coverage types: Medicare Part A and B. Part A includes hospitalization. In contrast, part B offers outpatient services and doctor’s care while hospitalized. The cost depends...
The insurance industry has grown a great milestone to tailor hundreds of health insurance policies to cater to individual needs. Remember, health needs vary from one person to another with regard to age, diet, and even lifestyle.
Other factors that generally affect the health and wellbeing of many individuals, especially seniors include increased pollutions levels thanks to technological advancements.
Some kinds of pollutions such as noise and radioactive emissions can lead to serious medical conditions that require specialized treatment. That is why every elderly person...
Are you tired of gas motorcycles? That's easily understandable because after riding gas motorcycles for a long time, some people feel the need for a change, while others may need to switch things up a bit. You may even be on the brink of buying your very first bike, and electric motorcycles are a desirable option. One common myth about these beauties is that they're not easy to buy. However, you can always find good electric motorcycles from different great brands if you look at the right places.
The significant difference between electric motorcycles and gas motorcycles is that...
According to the Office for National Statistics, as of April 2020, 47 percent of people were working from home, mostly as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Before 2020, many workplaces didn’t allow working from home or even flexible hours, but COVID-19 has forced bosses to reassess their processes.
A survey of business leaders by speakers bureau VBQ Speakers has revealed that 68 percent will continue to hold company-wide meetings, annual general meetings and conferences virtually moving forward.
69 percent claim that virtual conferences are as...
Devon managers need to encourage their staff find their inner child to help take their businesses to the next level.
This is the message from North Devon training-and-skills company Skern Lodge, which is encouraging local companies to think about how their workforce might benefit from exciting meaningful outdoor challenges.
Training and Development Manager Richard Thomas said that not only are these challenges a great way to have shared experiences in a fun environment, but they can also teach individuals a great deal about themselves, help them think creatively and take...
New research suggests an algorithm could be used to help optimise the sharing of healthcare resources during the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing NHS intensive care units (ICU) from becoming overwhelmed.
The study, led by Queen Mary University of London and including Dr Leon Danon from the University of Exeter, proposes a load balancing method to transfer critical ICU patients across hospitals and optimally allocate new patients, which could help to reduce stress on health systems in the second wave and potential subsequent waves to come.
If you are willing to start your journey by Ski and Snowboard, it is the perfect timing you can start your preparations with. The winter season is just starting up and it has kept the skiers and the snowboarders on wait. A true skier or a snowboarder can well understand that feeling of enjoying the very first fresh tracks of the year. It is quite amazing really.
Hitting up the very first snow is something that charges up the skiers and snowboarders completely. Before starting up strapping into your bindings, it is quite necessary to have on precision ski, the ski and snowboard...
On Monday 19th October 2020, Greenpeace Exeter hosted an online event to discuss the improvements needed to local transport and the role that investing in zero carbon public transport, walking and cycling has to play in a Green Recovery from the pandemic. This event was generously supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
More than 50 people attended and listened to ideas and suggestions from speakers representing Greenpeace, Extinction Rebellion, Exeter Cycling Campaign as well as Exeter’s MP Ben Bradshaw.
The Government is expected to spend many billions on...
People are being asked to take a picture of their favourite tree in Exeter as part of a photographic competition.
The best picture will win a tree – kindly donated by Devon Tree Services - and a framed photograph of the picture. There is also an under-16 category for budding junior photographers, with the same prizes donated by the City Council.
The competition is being run by Exeter City Council in the run up to National Tree Week – 28 November to 6 December.
Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Environment and City Management, said: “Get photographing and...
