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Carparison appoints David Bates as Head of Procurement

The newly created senior role reflects Carparison's growing commercial reach across the UK's leasing, manufacturer, and funder landscape

Carparison, one of the UK's leading car leasing brokers, has appointed David Bates as Head of Procurement — a new position that formalises the business's strategic approach to OEM relationships, funder partnerships, and dealer engagement.

Bates joins with significant experience across the automotive and leasing sector, including a senior tenure at Leasys, where he built a reputation across the industry for commercial judgement and...

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Exeter tour operator leads the way in responsible tourism

Exeter based schools’ tour operator, STC Expeditions, has been awarded Travelife Certification – an internationally recognised scheme dedicated to driving sustainable practises in the tourism industry.

Hailed as the highest possible level of sustainability in travel, Travelife Certification is only awarded to companies which demonstrate a long-term commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. To receive certification, the company had to meet over 200 separate criteria, covering everything from carbon offsetting, over-tourism and support for in-country Leaders,...

Microtest wins over 100 new customers in Wales

111 GP surgeries in Wales have chosen Microtest as supplier for their clinical IT system.

With its HQ in Bodmin and a development centre in Plymouth Science Park, Microtest is one of only four suppliers in England approved by the NHS to supply IT systems and software to GP practices.

Earlier in the year, NHS Wales Informatics Service had selected Microtest as one of only two preferred vendors to supply GP clinical IT systems in Wales.

Chris Netherton, Managing Director at Microtest says: “Wales is a completely new market for us and we are thrilled to have made such...

Too many people being let down, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Leading local advice charity Citizens Advice Exeter, has today released its annual advice trend statistics for the year ending 31st March 2018.

The charity has helped 10306 people directly with advice and information last year. The overall advice trends, compared to the previous year, were as follows:

Welfare benefits Overall, the charity saw a 13.5% increase in welfare benefit enquiries. The main changes being:

• 90.0% increase about support with council tax • 24.2% increase about employment and support allowance • 23.1% increase about housing benefit • 16.3%...

GripHero creates world's first anti-static hand-protection for the forecourt

Devon based GripHero Ltd, the developer of a revolutionary new fuel nozzle mounted hand-protection dispenser that enables drivers to refill their vehicles without coming into contact with contaminants, has succeeded in developing the world's first anti-static, recyclable hand-protection* for forecourt use, which will be available on forecourts from August 2018.

The dispenser, which has already secured interest from over 6,000 forecourts across Europe, succeeded in complying with the ATEX equipment directive 2014/34/EU in June, covering equipment and protective systems intended for...

From little acorns - founder of Devon ecology business marks 15 years at the helm

The MD of an Exeter based business is celebrating a milestone in her career as an ecologist.

Sue Searle set up Acorn Ecology in Exeter in 2003 to provide ecological services to home owners, architects, developers and local authorities that include surveys of protected species.

She retrained to work in ecology at the age of 39 after a career in midwifery and nursing, first obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter then a post-graduate diploma in Ecology and Conservation at the University of Bristol.

Explaining why she moved into this...

New awards celebrate Exeter’s best workspaces

Awards have been launched to celebrate the best workspaces across Exeter. The Space Awards will celebrate workspaces and employee initiatives that help boost well-being, productivity and smarter ways of working at organisations in and around the city. Run as part of the Future of the Workplace initiative, the awards will act as a showcase, helping businesses learn from each other by highlighting approaches and benefits of developing great workspaces. By encouraging innovation and best practice, another hope is that more people will be attracted to work for Exeter-based organisations and...

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Applications are being sought for the latest round of Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available to help firms who are looking to reach new customers. The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is aimed at helping businesses to cover exhibiting costs to promote their products and services to audiences at high profile UK trade shows and events.

More than 30 companies have benefited from the funding scheme launched by Devon County Council in 2016, showcasing their brands at high profile events such as the...

Team Mi-space complete 145-mile cycle challenge and raise £15,000 for prostate cancer

Mi-space employees have conquered the two-day, 145-mile cycle challenge, Football to Amsterdam 2018, smashing their £10,000 fundraising target for Prostate Cancer UK along the way.

At the beginning of June, intrepid staff from Mi-space, AJ Eaton, Matt Howells and Sam Heritage, along with teammates from Exeter City Football Club and other partners, travelled to London to start the first leg of the cycle that ultimately ended with the team triumphantly crossing the finish line in Amsterdam.

The 11-strong team have already raised almost £15,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, as well...

Double award wins for property developer

Two site managers for Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have received the prestigious Pride in the Job Award by the NHBC (National House Building Council) in recognition for their outstanding performance to the construction industry.

Gary O’Gorman, Site Manager at Notre Dame in Plymouth, has been recognised for his efforts on the premium development of just six luxury homes. Shaun Marsden, Site Manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, has been recognised for ensuring high standards throughout the build programme, which consists of 85 new homes.

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Exeter firm Old Mill commended for investment in technology and “empathy and warmth for clients”

West Country financial planners and accountants Old Mill have met Standards International’s stringent financial planning standards for the fourth year running.

Old Mill has successfully completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms.

The firm, which has offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, first achieved the standard in 2015, and at the time was one of a handful of firms in the UK to have gained the accreditation.

Standards International praised Old Mill’s investment in technology...

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Carparison appoints David Bates as Head of Procurement

Exeter tour operator leads the way in responsible tourism

Microtest wins over 100 new customers in Wales

Too many people being let down, says Citizens Advice Exeter

GripHero creates world's first anti-static hand-protection for the forecourt

From little acorns - founder of Devon ecology business marks 15 years at the helm

New awards celebrate Exeter’s best workspaces

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Team Mi-space complete 145-mile cycle challenge and raise £15,000 for prostate cancer

Double award wins for property developer

Exeter firm Old Mill commended for investment in technology and “empathy and warmth for clients”

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