On 8 March in Exeter, the national Right to Build Task Force announced a new partnership to support Custom and Self Build, with Teignbridge and its Greater Exeter Strategic Plan (GESP) Partners.
Teignbridge is working with the Task Force to create more serviced building plots for people on its Right to Build register. As part of this work, Teignbridge and GESP Partners will be the first local authorities to pilot a new evidence tool to plan for Custom and Self Build housing demand in the future in East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, Devon and Teignbridge. This will enable them to plan...
March is over-60s month at two top Devon zoos. The charity attractions are holding special days for older people. At Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo, the day of the week to make a note of is Wednesday. At Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, the special day is Thursday. Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are both part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity which also runs Newquay Zoo in Cornwall. Spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “There are so many older people who are interested in zoos and conservation. This is an incentive to prompt a few more to come in and see our...
In 2017, Lansinoh launched the UK’s first ever Feed with Confidence Awards which sought to find and highlight the best breastfeeding places in the UK. Nominations flooded in from all corners of the UK and The Baby Room in Exeter has been named as the runner up in the Feed with Confidence Awards 2017.
Jen, who helps run the Baby Room said, “We are delighted to have won an award which recognizes our support of breastfeeding mums. It’s so important that parents are supported by those around them when they are out and about and it’s fantastic that our customers have nominated us for...
Now that the weather is better, there is no better time or reason to plan a quick weekend getaway in the capital. From taking in a show off Drury Lane to exploring the boutiques of Covent Garden, before enjoying a cream tea and enjoying the latest show at the Tate Modern, there is a range of activities and sights that await you in the city that never sleeps. London is also incredibly easy to access, no matter where you live in the county. All it takes is a short train ride, and you will find yourself right in the heart of this vibrant and dynamic capital city.
Exeter-based Coastal Recycling has achieved a major national quality mark. It is the first waste resource management organisation in the south of England to be awarded the BSI standard national quality mark, PAS 402. The quality mark recognises its commitment to reducing waste, specifically for the construction and demolition industry. The focus for the waste industry continues to shift from landfill to recycling or energy recovery and PAS 402 is a nationally recognised quality waste management standard marking this. The standard follows a rigorous process set by the BSI (the national...
A group of Devon villagers are protesting that their village has been turned into a 'giant school car park' and are calling for a national conversation about the school commute.
Broadclyst, near Exeter, has 527 pupils and 88 members of staff at its primary school causing huge pressures on the village.
“Our beautiful, mediaeval village, one of the finest in England, has been turned into a giant school car park, severely reducing the quality of life for villagers and causing significant disruption,” said pressure group founder, Liz Straw.
South West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical says it is committed to developing its supply of high quality renewables products to meet growing demand in the region.
The expansion is being overseen by the company’s renewables specialist, Max Harvey, who joined the business last year.
Max said: “I like the long-term vision in renewables, especially with society understanding it needs to become more sustainable.
“With a wider, more effective range of renewable electrical products becoming available, it’s a good time to move into the area in greater...
Dana Mulligan PR & Marketing has been chosen as a finalist in two categories of this year's prestigious Devon and Cornwall Venus Awards.
Called 'The Working Women's Oscars' by Channel 4, the awards were set up in 2009 to recognise the hard work, effort and skill it takes women to successfully juggle business with other commitments.
Dana, who set up her company in 2016, said: “I'm really excited to be included in the Venus Awards alongside so many talented and successful women across the south west. Setting up and growing a new business in a crowded world was always...
South West restaurant group Hubbox is getting ready to expand its operations.
The group, which already operates restaurants in six locations, is adding a second outlet in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard.
Group founder Richard Boon said; ‘We’ve got a beautiful building with a great interior to work with. With a population of 265,000, a great tourist boom in the summer and a huge university, Plymouth is more than man enough to have two Hubbox sites at opposing ends of the city.’
The plans don’t stop there though. Exeter, which is home to the first bricks and mortar...
The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is continuing its fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West with an Easter competition.
Between Monday 12th March and Monday 26th March, the branch is inviting customers to make a donation and guess how many mini eggs are in a tub for the chance to win a Marvellously Magnificent Easter egg from Thorntons.
The person who guesses correctly, or comes the closest, will be named the winner and invited to the branch to collect their prize in time for it to be enjoyed over the Easter weekend.
