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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Foot Anstey's Corporate team advises Air IT on another two acquisitions

The corporate team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised on two major deals for Air IT, the award-winning managed service provider backed by August Equity.

Alongside August Equity and Grant Thornton, Foot Anstey supported on all legal aspects of the deals, assisting Air IT on the acquisitions of Reading-based MFG UK and Uttoxeter-based Infinity IT Solutions.

MFG UK is a managed IT, cyber security and communications specialist supporting team in the Thames Valley region, while managed IT specialist Infinity IT Solutions provides clients with IT support and...

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Michelmores announces a more agile future on the back of a year of continued recruitment

Michelmores has announced its new Agile Working 12-month pilot, with particular focus on giving people the choice to work from the office or remotely. The emphasis is on the trust placed in employees to choose the best way for themselves to work, whilst continuing to deliver exceptional client service.

The Agile Working pilot builds on Michelmores' existing Agile Working policy. It captures lessons learned from remote working during the COVID pandemic and builds upon the Firm's continued commitment to integrating use of technology to support the delivery of client solutions....

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Stagecoach marks National Inclusion Week with plan to create a more inclusive workforce

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/29/2021 - 2:55pm

Stagecoach, the country’s biggest bus and coach operator, is marking National Inclusion Week with new diversity and inclusion targets that will boost the number of females within its leadership team and create a more ethnically diverse workforce.

The new commitments come as part of the company’s recently published sustainability strategy Driving Net Zero: Better Places to Live and Work, targeting 40% of females in leadership roles and ensuring that 25% of the wider workforce is made up of ethnic minorities by 2026.

Stagecoach has been supporting National Inclusion Week...

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Foot Anstey announces Managing Partner change for Spring 2022

Foot Anstey, the national law firm, has announced details of its Managing Partner succession plan.

John Westwell, the current Managing Partner, will hand over to Martin Hirst at the end of the current financial year (30 April 2022) but will continue as a Partner and Foot Anstey board member for a further year, retiring from the Partnership on 30 April 2023. The next seven months will be a period of handover to ensure a seamless transition at the firm.

Managing Partner since 2008, John Westwell's tenure has seen Foot Anstey's revenues grow from £20m to over £50m, the firm...

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Amazon to hire more than 80 for seasonal roles in Exeter

Amazon has announced it is hiring for 20,000 seasonal positions across its UK network of fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations during the festive season, including more than 80 in the Exeter delivery station.

Pay for Operations roles starts at a minimum of £10.00 p/h rising to £11.10 p/h in some parts of the UK for all full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal roles in Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations.

“We prepare year-round for the festive season, and we’re excited to have more than 80 positions available this year...

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Devon planet-kind ice cream brand ups sustainability with 100% recyclable packaging

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 09/27/2021 - 4:02pm

A DEVON plant-based ice cream brand has swapped its printed tubs for a fully recyclable option that still ticks all the compliance boxes while being completely sustainable (September 2021).

Fravocado based in Heathfield near Bovey Tracey is made with nutrition in mind, offering a healthy, allergen free alternative without lacking flavour or indulgence.

Becky Osborne, Founder and CEO at Fravocado explained: “Having a truly sustainable brand is key in the 21st century. We’ve created a wonderful product that not only tastes good but offers a viable allergen free alternative to...

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Topsham means business this weekend

This weekend people can enjoy a glimpse of what makes a buzzing local town tick as a host of entrepreneurs and artisans take part in the first-ever Topsham Business Fair.

It’s not just an exhibition - visitors can see examples of what the local businesses make and the services they provide, and they can sample food and drink, or even work off those summer holiday pounds by taking part in free Zumba and Bootcamp try-out sessions.

There will be over 20 local businesses on show (full list below) and all are Business Supporters of Love Topsham, the community interest company...

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Tech South West Awards shortlist reveals best in tech from across the region

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 09/27/2021 - 8:30am

Live streaming platforms, carbon-neutral artificial reef systems and an app to support breastfeeding mothers are among the technologies developed by finalists at this year’s Tech South West Awards.

Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West including Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

The judging process involved four days of deliberating with the judges to reach the final shortlist. There were over 200 entries to this year’s awards from all across the region...

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Co Cars and Co Bikes awarded the first ever double accreditation by national shared transport charity

Car club and bike share operators Co Cars and Co Bikes have been awarded joint accreditation by the UK’s shared transport charity.

Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) runs the national scheme which provides assurance to local authorities on an agreed set of standards expected by operators when providing services.

South West England operators Co Cars and Co Bikes have received the first double accreditation across shared cars and bikes from CoMoUK, having fulfilled the robust application process.

Co Cars is the South West’s leading shared mobility organisation....

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Tilia Homes strengthens its team with new senior land manager appointment

Tilia Homes Western, based in Exeter, Devon, has strengthened its land and planning team with the appointment of Senior Land Manager, Simon Gitsham.

After graduating from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Valuation and Estate Management, Simon subsequently qualified as a chartered surveyor in 2007. For a large part of his career, he has been based in the south west primarily dealing with the sale and valuation of development land at a large firm of chartered surveyors. Simon’s journey into housebuilding began at a Housing Association, where he was involved in the...

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