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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and further education (FE) colleges.

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the disconnect between budgets and actuals that can turn month-end into a lengthy exercise in correcting and reclassifying transactions.

Unlike traditional finance systems, IMP Finance uses a budget...

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New Bus Station plans move forward

Plans for a new Exeter Bus Station have moved forward after councillors formally backed progress on the design of the project.

Councillors approved the work of the Project Design Team and agreed to proceed to the next stage and tender process, during a meeting at the civic centre.

The Project Design Team revealed these striking new images of how the new bus station will look at a meeting of Exeter City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board.

The team revealed that plans for the project are on schedule and the new bus station is due to be completed...

Armand calls on the Chiefs to respond

Don Armand insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates owe it to themselves and the club’s supporters to bounce back with a big home display against Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership this Saturday (3pm).

After two rounds of battle, Rob Baxter’s side have yet to post a league victory – having gone down to Wasps (25-20) on the opening day, and then champions Saracens (34-13) at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Back-row star Armand admits the table does not make for pretty reading, but insists there have been positives to take from both performances and he hopes another week on the...

Is your business fighting fit, legally?

SMEs across the South West are being urged to take professional legal advice to make sure their business is covered for any potential issues.

The Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) suggests that, in the wake of Brexit and with continuing uncertainty about the economy, now is a crucial time for smaller businesses to make sure they are fighting fit in terms of business law.

DASLS President and commercial partner, Mark Roome (pictured) said: “Many small to medium sized businesses set up without considering taking legal advice, an oversight that can come back to bite them...

SW employers grow in confidence despite Brexit

The fourth quarter of 2016 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +3%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. The Employment Outlook in the region has risen by two percentage points from last quarter. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,102 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind and is used as a key economic statistic by both the Bank of...

New bridge will extend cycle route

A new £500,000 bridge will be lifted into place over the A382 near Moretonhampstead later this month.

The A382, south of Moretonhampstead, will be closed from 8.30am on Thursday 22 September while the structure is installed at Steward Wood.

Devon County Council has funded the scheme which will extend the Wray Valley Trail cycle route from Moretonhampstead to Bovey Tracey. The 25-metre span bridge, which has been constructed by Kent-based steel fabricators Nusteel Structures, will be delivered in two halves, spliced together on site, and lifted into place using a 200 tonne...

'Dragons' Den' for Devon charities

Charity representatives in East Devon have the chance to take part in a unique bidding process for funds in front of a panel of “dragons” next month.

The event, which will be held at the Beehive in Honiton on Wednesday 26 October, is an opportunity for groups to pitch their ideas for funding – based loosely on the format of the hit BBC programme. Submissions need to be made by 2 October.

Charities that are invited to the event will have to answer questions from the panel, demonstrating how their projects will benefit people in the area.

The event is being organised...

SW in the running for top health awards

Three strong contenders from the South West have been shortlisted for the prestigious Health Service Journal Clinical Research Impact award 2016. Of the 11 organisations announced as having been shortlisted for this award category the three research active trusts from the SW are: * South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

* Devon Dementia Collaboration ( Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership NHS Trust); and the

* Emergency Department at the Royal Devon & Exeter Wonford hospital.

The Clinical Research Impact award is...

Chiefs slip to second defeat

The only way is up for Exeter Chiefs after they slipped to a second successive Aviva Premiership defeat of the season.

After two rounds of league battle, Rob Baxter’s side are still searching for their first win of the season after reigning English and Europeans champions Saracens stormed to a five-try victory at Sandy Park.

In a dominant display from the Londoners, first half tries from Alex Lozowski and Sean Maitland set the tone, before Maitland struck for a second time, alongside further scores from Jackson Wray and Ben Spencer.

Full-back Alex Goode weighed in...

New technology reduces length-of-stay times at the Nuffield

New data released by Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital shows the length-of-stay for orthopaedic surgery has declined by forty per cent in the past decade. The figures relate to patients undergoing a total hip or knee replacement. The length-of-stay for a total hip replacement has declined 42 per cent from an average six night stay in 2006 to three-and-a-half nights in 2015. For total knee replacement the decline has been equally as dramatic, down from 5.8 nights in 2006 to 3.5 nights in 2015, a reduction of 40 per cent.

Mr John Timperley, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon said, “The...

Family event celebrates all that is great about Britain

STUNNING manor house Bridwell Park will be opening its doors to the public this September, as part of a two-day family event to celebrate all that is great about the UK.

The Great British Day Out, which will feature music, entertainment, stalls and even survival workshops, will be taking place at the stately home in Uffculme over the weekend of September 17 and 18.

It is the first time in its 240-year history that the Georgian property, which is the family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, has opened its doors to the public for an event of this kind.

Jo Macaskie of...

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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

New Bus Station plans move forward

Armand calls on the Chiefs to respond

Is your business fighting fit, legally?

SW employers grow in confidence despite Brexit

New bridge will extend cycle route

'Dragons' Den' for Devon charities

SW in the running for top health awards

Chiefs slip to second defeat

New technology reduces length-of-stay times at the Nuffield

Family event celebrates all that is great about Britain

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