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Businesses gather in Exeter for Environment Bank’s Biodiversity Net Gain Breakfast

Businesses met in Exeter yesterday to hear how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy mandating the protection and enhancement of nature will impact development in Exeter.

Corporates, developers, planners, local authority representatives, ecologists and environmental consultants met at a BNG breakfast event hosted by Environment Bank, to discuss the planning, ecology, and legal aspects of the BNG policy and to showcase its Puddington Habitat Bank which is already generating off-site Biodiversity Units and unlocking development projects nearby.

The BNG legislation took effect...

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Engineering design boost for offshore wind from top PSP firm

A revolutionary design for the future of renewable energy is being developed by a firm based at Plymouth Science Park.

Frontier Technical is designing a new way of deploying the structural components needed to build an offshore windfarm – its aim is to use controllable ‘float modules’ to construct a floating turbine base underwater with less cost and less hassle.

The company says its approach means the existing methods, which require expensive deep-water construction yards, huge floating cranes and several tugs, will no longer be required.

Instead, offshore wind...

Giving to those who need it most – a talk from Exeter Foodbank to Stephens Scown

A Devon charity that provides critically important food and essential supplies to Exeter’s hungry has visited Stephens Scown LLP’s Exeter office, to cement a charity partnership.

Employees at Stephens Scown voted for Exeter Foodbank to become one of the firm’s chosen charities, and Mark Richardson from the charity outlined how it supports the city on his recent visit.

Mark explained: “Exeter Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust and was formed in 2008 in response to the late 2000’s financial crisis. We have the core goal of providing emergency food to users (clients) who...

Katie Jewell, Regional Manager for Guardian Homecare in Devon.

More cash for care in Devon could be on its way soon

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Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 10:02am

BREAKING news that Devon could receive a much-needed multi-million-pound cash boost for its vital services has been welcomed by one of the county’s leading home care providers (January 2020).

Guardian Homecare, which operates services in the Exeter area, says it supports the new spending boost being proposed for essential Devon County Council services.

Regional Manager for the domiciliary care agency, Katie Jewell explained: “Devon’s ruling Cabinet agreed a draft budget, which included a rise of almost £32 million in spending on children’s services, adult care and roads...

How to organise your warehouse more efficiently

Organising your warehouse is vital in order to reduce the risk of inventory loss, to ensure that tasks can be completed efficiently, and to boost the productivity of your employees. Whether you are looking to set up a warehouse or to improve your organisation after an audit, here are some of the best ways that you can keep your inventory and equipment in order.

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Storage solutions are vital for your warehouse as they allow you to keep inventory in retrievable places to prevent the potential loss of both your stock and your time. One of the best...

New Arrivals at Rundlewalker

Exeter Solicitors Rundlewalker are delighted to announce the appointment of new director Jenna Hamilton-Pursglove who is heading up their Conveyancing Department. And to extend a warm welcome back to two members of the team who missed the friendly atmosphere so much, they couldn’t wait to return.

Jenna originally studied English and Public Relations at Sheffield Hallam University, but it was a summer job in an Exmouth Solicitors that gave her a taste for law. She then went on to study law via distance learning with CILEx, qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive.

‘CILEx is...

Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director of South West bus operations

Stagecoach has announced a new managing director for its bus operations in the South West of England.

Mike Watson has been confirmed as the new Stagecoach South West Managing Director after taking the role on an interim basis in November.

Mike has almost 25 years’ experience of the bus industry and has held a number of senior positions within Stagecoach, including time spent as Managing Director of Stagecoach South West between 2013 and 2015. Mike began his career in 1996 in the service planning department at London Transport Buses and then had roles within Go Ahead and...

Devon achieves second record year for new businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 6:02am

Latest statistics show that more new businesses were established in Devon during 2019 than in any previous year – hitting a record high for the second year in a row.

Despite political and economic challenges, 6,196 new companies were registered in the county compared to 5,908 during 2018, representing an increase of 4.9%.

This brings the total number of registered companies in Devon to 53,264, up from 51,129 at the end of 2018 - which equates to 4.2% growth.

The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations using data from Companies House and...

Marsh Kia Exeter Wins GoElectric Award 2019

Marsh Exeter has won the GoElectric Award at the Kia UK National Dealer Conference 2020. The award, presented by David Hilbert, Marketing Director at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd, recognises sales as well as a dealership’s commitment to staff training in Kia’s range of eco cars.

Mike Wall, Director at Marsh Exeter, commented on the win: “We’re thrilled to have won this award. I’m so pleased that we have been recognised for our commitment to the sales and staff training within Kia’s exciting range of EV and hybrid vehicles. We know that 2020 is a huge year for Kia with its growing EV range...

Devon-wide review of waste management carbon emissions commissioned

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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...

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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...

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