Deadline for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay to apply for 40% match funding up to £150,000 through the Heart of the South West LEP inward investment scheme is Friday 21st October 2022.
The grant scheme invites foreign-owned businesses investing in the area to apply for funds to support business growth projects, boosting the region’s economy. The fund is also open to foreign-owned companies looking to relocate to the Heart of the South West region. The scheme is intended to support inward investment and develop new high-value job opportunities in the region....
Hendy Group has relaunched its Hendy Go car rental service in response to customer demand for a flexible subscription-based option.
Customers across the south coast can now subscribe to a car for between one and three months from Hendy Go which is powered by Karzoom.
Commercial director Mark Busby said there has been a shift in customer needs with an increasing number of motorists looking for an all-inclusive package for a flexible monthly fee with the comfort of home delivery and collection.
“At Hendy we are always committed to providing customers with...
Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (3rd October) night’s 11th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 330 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Crowne Plaza Plymouth with its breath-taking views overlooking Plymouth Sound. The ceremony was hosted by Tony Hawks, Devon-based comedian, author and food lover who regularly appears on BBC Radio Four panel shows ‘Have I Got News For You’, ’Just A Minute’ and ‘I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue’....
This December, South West based Quirk Theatre brings to life the astonishing true local story of Mary The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix and The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington. A magical alternative to panto and a festive treat for the whole family!
Plough Arts Centre, Torrington: 30th November- 3rd December
Leading South West chartered accountants and business advisers Westcotts has bolstered its financial planning team with the appointment of a new chartered financial planner.
Steven Clemence (pictured), who is based in the Plymouth office, joins the firm formerly known as Thomas Westcott, with over 35 years’ experience and specialises in complex pensions work, employee benefits and business protection.
He is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS), part of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) – the highest level of qualification and a recognition of his...
Residents across Devon and Somerset are being asked their views on the part of the council tax that covers fire and rescue.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, which covers fire and rescue services in the two counties, are encouraging residents to complete the annual council tax precept survey .
The survey asks residents to share their views on the service provided by their fire service and the level of precept they would pay to maintain these services.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is facing an annual reduction in Government funding while...
Works for a new mixed-use development in Cranbrook, Exeter have commenced and were marked with an official ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 29th September.
Located at the junction of Tillhouse Road and Court Royal, this much needed new town centre will include; a Morrisons supermarket, children’s day nursery, ribbon retail, residential apartments and a new market square.
Henry Davidson Developments Ltd (HDDL) are the company behind this important project and have partnered with local building contractor Acheson Construction Ltd who are delivering the construction...
World-leading fungi research is being showcased in a fun and innovative way at a family fun event to mark UK Fungus Day.
On October 8, the University of Exeter will open its labs to give fungus enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at the research being conducted at the Medical Research Council's Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM).
The national event features a wide range of events in Exeter, from games, crafts and fungi forays on campus to a film festival.
As part of the day, families will have the chance to become doctors for the day with the help of the...
Property maintenance experts Liberty, who have an office in Exeter, are working hard to raise awareness in the local community about the importance of gas safety in the home.
This comes just days before the new energy price cap for gas and electricity is implemented, and when soaring energy prices might make more people tempted to illegally tamper with their gas meter or take on highly dangerous DIY work to their gas systems as they look for ways to make savings on their energy bills.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause leaks, fires, explosions, and...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers who need to complete a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year to let HMRC know by 5 October 2022. They can do this by registering for Self Assessment.
Before customers can complete their first tax return, they need to register with HMRC to receive their Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Customers need their UTR to file a return. The tax return deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is 31 October 2022 for those completed on paper forms, and 31 January 2023 for online returns
