Stoford is making progress on a new DHL parcel distribution service centre as part of the next phase of a job-creating logistics park in East Devon. Construction is underway on two new buildings that will deliver a combined 83,500 sq ft of industrial/logistics accommodation at Exeter Logistics Park, on the former Hayes Farm, Clyst Honiton. They include a modern, bespoke facility of 55,000 sq ft on behalf of DHL that has been designed to reduce the logistics firm’s environmental footprint by minimising the number of vehicles required on site. Stoford is targeting BREEAM ‘very good’ and an...
Three Devon primary schools will be starting their new academic year with the introduction of permanent changes to the environment outside of their school gates.
From tomorrow (Wednesday 8 September), Bradley Barton Primary in Newton Abbot, Ladysmith Primary in Exeter and Whipton Barton Federation in Exeter, will adopt the “School Streets” measures to restrict traffic outside the schools during drop off and pick up times.
The schools have been taking part in a scheme trial over the past year. They found that restricting motor vehicle access outside the school entrance at...
The consultation period for Peninsula Transport’s vision for the future of South West transport will close on 17th September 2021.
Launched in July, the vision is an important milestone in the development of a full, longer-term regional transport strategy, which will provide a more efficient, resilient and cleaner transport system across the peninsula.
Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis, said: “The key challenge is to strengthen the strategic links in and out of the peninsula, so that they keep pace with the rest of the UK. Transport is a vital part...
The Cornerstone Multi-Academy Trust (TCAT) based in Devon is the first MAT to partner with Kura to provide technology-enhanced home to school shared transport services across its primary schools.
TCAT has an international reputation for using digital solutions in the classroom and beyond. Now the Trust is investing to provide parents with a technological solution to the age-old problem of the school run, enhancing safeguarding and convenience for parents and pupils.
The new service will be in place at Broadclyst Community, Westclyst Community, and Monkerton Community...
So impressed is Exeter-based Parsons Nationwide Distribution with the safety and efficiency of its latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units that it has just commissioned its first rigid truck bearing the three-pointed star.
Purchased from City West Commercials, the manufacturer’s dedicated truck Dealer for the South West, the 26-tonne Actros came with a full complement of ground-breaking technology, including MirrorCam, Active Brake Assist 5, enhanced Predictive Powertrain Control and the optionally upgraded Multimedia Cockpit, interactive.
Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd has acquired Pollock (Holding) Ltd and its subsidiaries Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd and Pollock Express Ltd. The business is headquartered in Bathgate, West Lothian, in central Scotland.
Pollock is one of Scotland’s best known brands and like Gregory, is a private family-owned business with a strong reputation for customer service gained over more than 80 years of trading.
With 150 vehicles and 200+ staff, Pollock is a significant addition to the Gregory Group and will operate alongside Gregory Distribution, ARR Craib and its Scottish JV...
Wheels 2 Work has received a major boost in the South West, with the launch of Wheels 2 Work South West (W2WSW). This significantly builds upon the work of Devon Wheels 2 Work which has been providing transport support for those accessing work and education since it was first launched in 2001.
In a further development, W2WSW has become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and has applied to become a charity.
The Wheels 2 Work programme was originally established as an amalgamation of three existing programmes which was renamed to Devon Wheels 2 Work in 2006....
In a bid to keep the wheels turning this Christmas Stagecoach South West have announced extensive timetable information for the festive period seeing you into 2021.
The local bus operator has published service information for the holidays, including timetables for bus services on Christmas Eve through to the New Year, only taking a day off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Mike Watson, Managing Director for Stagecoach South West said, “We will be there when our passengers need us, offering a safe, reliable and hassle free alternative to driving the car or ordering a...
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...
We warmly invite you to our online event A green recovery: the future of transport in Exeter, with speakers including Ben Bradshaw MP.
Transport accounts for around one third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, with the vast majority coming from road transport - cars, vans and HGVs. At the same time, Devon and Exeter face significant transport challenges, both in terms of sustainability and accessibility.
The UK government has committed itself to the largest ever UK road building project – costing £27bn of taxpayers’ money over the next five years. So in the run up to key...
