Projects, teams and individuals from across the South West are in the running to win at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2021 , it has been announced.
Finalists from the South West at this year’s RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are
Interactive Plymouth Plan, submitted by Plymouth City Council (Excellence in Tech within Planning Practice)
Transformation of groundbreaking plan into fully interactive website; a portal to the plan’s strategic vision and policies as well as its delivery and monitoring
There’s a real opportunity for change and progression as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. Exeter Chamber is determined to grab the opportunity - and to bring you with them.
They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.
Fresh new look
Exeter Chamber is excited to share their new brand identity with you, made possible with the expertise of Alder and Alder . There’s a new website too, brought to us by Toco...
Restaurant owners and operators across the South West are being urged to join the Restaurant Collective, a new not-for-profit small business community spearheaded by TV chef Brian Turner with a mission to save the UK’s independent restaurants.
The restaurant sector has been one of the very hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry data shows that there are around 3,000 fewer restaurants in Britain than there were in March 2020 – which isthe equivalent of eight closures every day. Since the start of this year, the trend has accelerated with the independent market suffering 2,...
Property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Louise Glanville as head of the firm’s residential sales office in Exeter.
Louise’s career in residential property began in London, working as a sales negotiator in Belgravia and Canary Wharf. After successfully navigating the London market for 14 years, Louise returned to Devon where she was born and raised. Louise then spent three years working for a leading local agency in Exeter, before moving to Knight Frank in 2017 to lead the Exeter office’s city sales offering. As head of city sales, Louise has spent the past four years...
The past year has led to many changes in the business industry. 2020 was a huge learning curve for businesses and employees alike, as many started working from home for the first time in their career. With lockdown restrictions and remote working practises came a whole new set of challenges in the workplace. It’s been challenging to boost team morale when office parties and socials are no longer an option.
Fortunately, there are various ways to praise and reward your staff that can motivate them. It’s more important than ever to say thank you to your team and let them know that...
The leading online safety charity, SWGfL, unveils Edtesa, an online platform offering UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.
Following years of careful research, the two tools being launched with Edtesa are:
Dashup: an anonymous communication system that allows staff to send SMS messages and online forms to management. If a member of staff has a concern or wishes to highlight an incident, they can report it without worry.
South West Tech Daily , an independent news website covering the burgeoning technology scene in the South West, has today launched.
swtechdaily.co.uk will draw on a network of journalists, experts and partners from across the region to produce news, interviews, opinion pieces and insight.
The thriving technology clusters, hubs and science parks around the South West will provide inspiration for coverage. The website, which is edited by former Sunday Times journalist Peter Evans, is also keen to build relationships with founders, chief executives, investors and anyone...
Exeter financial experts Old Mill has acquired Yeovil-based family accountancy firm Ivan Rendall & Co.
Established in 1956 by Mr Ivan Rendall, Rendalls is one of the longest-established accountancy firms in Yeovil and services businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors including agriculture, construction, manufacturing and retail. It is currently run by Ivan’s youngest son Stephen, 61, who has been managing director since 2011.
Stephen needed to find a new home for the business if he was to be able to retire and chose Old Mill because of its people-...
Most companies in the South West are set to increase their investment in technology following the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A survey carried out by Exeter-based IT support and tech strategy experts Timewade has revealed that nearly two thirds (63%) of companies have increased investment in the short term to deal with challenges including remote working, cyber security and protecting data, and 50% will continue to increase investment beyond the next 12 months.
The survey also reveals the technology and business challenges faced during the pandemic in the region...
Home fragrance start-up Glam Wax aims to secure a larger share of the UK market and expand overseas after moving to its first business premises.
Founded by Christie Stapleton in May 2019, Glam Wax has signed a five-year lease on a 3000 sq. ft warehouse in Exeter having previously operated from her parents’ seaside beach shop in Dawlish Warren and the family dining room table.
Glam Wax produces vegan and eco friendly range of products including handmade wax melts, reed diffusers, bath bombs, bubble bath and candles and demand has rocketed this past year as business has...
