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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

Devon-wide review of waste management carbon emissions commissioned

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 2:19pm

Devon County Council (DCC) has commissioned a full analysis of the carbon impacts of its waste management services from international environmental consultancy Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.

Last year Devon County Council endorsed the Devon Climate Declaration by declaring a climate emergency. The new project, which commenced in December 2019, forms part of the authority’s subsequent commitment to become a net-zero authority by 2030.

Eunomia’s emissions modelling team will establish the carbon footprint of DCC’s current waste management services, including the...

Huw Llewellyn

Housebuilder brings £37 million investment to Exeter region in 2019

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has built 591 new homes in the Exeter region in the last 12 months, and brought more than £37 million to local communities.

The figures are obtained from the company’s annual socio-economic footprint and highlight how much the local economy benefits from the building of new homes, thanks to a combination of programmes that form part of each new housing development.

The company, which includes David Wilson Homes, spent £22 million on physical works in the community to improve highways, outdoor spaces and local facilities. A further...

Old Mill strengthen Wealth Management team with appointment of Neil Rushton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 11:57am

Exeter-based financial experts Old Mill have appointed Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow member of the Personal Finance Society, Neil Rushton, to the Wealth Management team.

The 39-year-old has more than 18 years’ experience in financial services having held roles across the sector. Neil joins Old Mill from independent financial planning firm Citimark, where he looked after a portfolio of high net worth clients, helping them explore aspirations and achieve financial independence.

In his new role, Neil - who specialises in retirement and estate planning - will work...

Exeter community thanked for charity donations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 9:56am

RGB Building Supplies is thanking the local community for supporting its Big RGB Christmas Appeal in aid of Devon Air Ambulance. The appeal invited people to donate good quality, pre-loved items to a drop point in RGB’s Exeter branch.

Bulk bags full of clothing, shoes, books, DVDs and Blu Rays, toys, accessories, jewellery and bric-a-brac were given and passed on to the charity. The items will now be sold in Devon Air Ambulance shops helping it continue to save hundreds of lives across Devon.

Tracy Owen, Fundraising Manager at Devon Air Ambulance, commented: “We would like...

Exmouth Town Concert Band presented with their grant from Hendy Foundation

Hendy shortlisted for prestigious industry award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:25pm

Hendy Group has been shortlisted for a key automotive award for its commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates.

It has been shortlisted for the Community Hero Award in the AM Awards for its work in setting up the Hendy Foundation which provides grants to charities and organisations.

Hendy commercial director and Hendy Foundation trustee Mark Busby said he was thrilled that the initiative has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award less than a year after being set up.

“Throughout Hendy’s 161 years in business the company has always had an...

South West’s tradespeople offered the chance to network thanks to local accountancy firm

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:11pm

Builders, plumbers, electricians and a host of other tradespeople have been invited by Torquay Chartered Accountants Andrew Price & Co to a relaxed networking event.

The Trades Evening hosted at the Passage House Hotel in Kingsteignton on 5 March will be an opportunity for tradespeople from across the English Riviera to meet up and connect.

The relaxed evening will offer guests drinks, pizza and a chance to meet the team at Andrew Price & Co, without the pressure of a more formal meeting.

The firm of accountants, which is based in Torquay, hopes the free...

Five best tools to use for blogger outreach and why

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2020 - 4:40pm

Blogger outreach is among the most popular and effective ways to create content that gets of social media shares and gets viral. Blogger outreach can also be done in order to achieve rapid growth of one’s business or blog. It is, therefore, vital that one has a robust blogger outreach strategy in place.

In order to do that you require specific tools that will help you reach out to the top bloggers and influencers on the radar. A link building agency called Healthy Links , who helped us in finalising this article and to find out the top 5 of the best blogger outreach tools that...

What to expect from IR35 changes

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2020 - 1:30pm

With short-term projects allowing individuals to work flexibly and technology connecting us far more efficiently, now is a great time to be a freelancer. This level of freedom associated with freelancing is only possible when you adhere to the various laws surrounding the work that you do. IR35 is a tax law created by HMRC in 2000, but it is one that is being implemented more in recent years. It can apply to a whole host of businesses, ranging from construction to dentistry, so it is important to be vigilant as it can cost freelancers up to 25% reduction in income.

HMRC’s reasons...

Raffaele Riva and the Success of the AUREA Multi-Family Group

Raffaele Riva is an international businessman with a history of successfully managing international financial transactions. Having worked in a variety of contexts with companies from all over the world, Riva is now the founder and co-owner of the AUREA Multi Family Office, an international financial management firm that serves wealthy clients in various countries by providing a variety of customized financial services.

Through AUREA, along with its tributary companies in several countries, Raffaele Riva and his team of international financial experts manage wealth, assets, taxes,...

Three ways to make your retail shop more attractive to customers

Despite a large online market, sales from retail shops are essential. Large and small businesses drive significant profit from their retail shops, which has increased now due to marketing made easy on the internet. It is vital to catch the attention of customers who prefer to visit retail shops. Customers are always looking for something new, which is why marketing is essential, especially for the customer who shops on foot.

Customers that walk in only because of a cursory glance have a high potential of buying and becoming loyal customers. To attract customers and increase the...

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