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National Grid Electricity Distribution contract win sparks major recruitment drive for 100 South West arborists

A Devon-based arboricultural company is looking to hire more than 100 additional staff across the South West after winning a major new contract with National Grid Electricity Distribution.

RSK Hi-Line, headquartered in Exeter, has been awarded the eight-year contract for vegetation management in the South West region for National Grid Electricity Distribution. The work will include keeping the power lines clear of tree growth to assist in the essential business of maintaining a consistent supply of electricity for customers across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

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Hendy Group honours top performing staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/22/2018 - 9:37am

Jake Evans has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Hendy 2017 Service Awards for his outstanding work at Hendy Honda Exeter.

The title was one of the key awards which saw top technicians and administrative staff from Hendy honoured at the company’s annual awards ceremony.

The Service Awards were hosted by TV presenter Alex Brooker with entertainment on the night from electric string quartet Escala.

“The evening was a great opportunity to thank all of our employees who work behind the scenes but play a crucial role in the success of the group and reward some...

Dartmoor great for health, naturally!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/22/2018 - 7:56am

Recent research proves engaging with National Parks improves mental and physical wellbeing. Evidence has been published in light of action research carried out in two linked 3-year long projects by Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities.

Partners from Public Health England, Devon Local Nature Partnership, Active Devon, and Devon and Somerset County Councils gathered on Friday 16th February to hear the results of the ‘Moor Health and Wellbeing’ report. The evaluation, carried out by Plymouth University, weighs up the challenges and successes faced by Dartmoor’s Naturally...

Exeter-based SITU bags global contract with UK's eighth largest travel management company

Clarity, the eighth largest travel management company (TMC) in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £400m, has appointed Exeter-based SITU as its first-ever global provider of serviced apartments for corporate accommodation.

With properties in over 500 locations globally, SITU gives Clarity’s customers access to one of the largest portfolios of serviced apartments and corporate housing solutions internationally.

Working with SITU’s experienced advisors, Clarity’s team is able to identify accommodation by preferred location, size, price and availability, producing a range of...

Optix Solutions to hold Q2 Big Directors breakfast

Authored by jenEv
Posted: Wed, 02/21/2018 - 2:53pm

The Q2 Breakfast

Thanks to a great suggestion from one of the previous attendees, we came up with the idea of a regular networking event/update from Alastair for everyone that had been to all the previous events. This allows fellow directors to meet other business owners. If they weren’t in the same group then there should be lots of new faces and if they were then they can catch-up over a coffee and a bacon butty.

We’ve chosen the Deerpark as our location and Mark Godfrey has been very accommodating and extremely helpful. So far we’ve had over 70 business owners through...

Over a third of South West SME owners consider their own management team a barrier to growth

More than two in five (41%) business owners in the South West fear that their management team will cause them to hit a growth ceiling. Their concerns are legitimate - over half (57%) of local management teams have never helped grow a business prior to the one they now work in.

Business owners and the teams that support them have to work hard to put the planning and communication in place that can overcome the challenge of experience and unleash their businesses' growth potential. According to research conducted among 500 UK SMEs by top 15 chartered accountants Haines Watts, there...

Multi disciplinary architectural firm connects with nature at PSP

Boosting people’s health and bettering the environment are the ambitions of Plymouth Science Park based architectural firm, CURA Design.

The team is already engaged with a number of multi-million pound building design projects in London and the South West.

CURA Design is one of the first UK based architectural businesses in the UK which fully embraces and uses ‘biophillic design principles.’

Biophilic design offices first began to appear in the USA and have since spread worldwide – with strong enthusiasm for the concept in Singapore, Dubai and China. Its’ philosophy...

Devon Contract Waste lands contract with Flybe to bin landfill

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/21/2018 - 11:08am

Leading commercial waste management firm, Devon Contract Waste, has won the contract to design and implement a bespoke Zero to Landfill waste programme for Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, to divert more than 140 tonnes of waste from landfill each year. The new waste solution follows a complete overhaul of the airline’s waste management process and will equip Flybe employees with the facilities needed to effectively separate and sort commercial waste. Under the arrangement, Devon Contract Waste estimates that 100% of Flybe’s waste will be processed for recycling, with...

YMCA Exeter announce Corporate Partnership with Newton Abbot construction company

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:10pm

Newton Abbot based construction company, Randall Simmonds, have pledged a monthly donation to YMCA Exeter in support of their expanding service provision in the county.

YMCA Exeter provide services in Supported Accommodation, Employment and Health & Wellbeing, for young people who are experiencing homelessness. The local charity, which was founded in 1846, is one of the oldest YMCAs in the world and supports over 1000 young people every year across Exeter, East, Mid and North Devon.

Speaking on behalf of the Newton Abbot based construction company, Phil Lewis from...

Leading Devon law firm expands into Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/20/2018 - 6:14am

Leading regional law firm Wollen Michelmore LLP will be taking another significant step in its 150 year history by opening an office in Exeter.

The thriving law firm has announced a merger with Exeter firm Morgan & Pope, based at Cathedral Yard, continuing the steady growth through office expansion seen over the last 12 years.

The merger, taking place on 1st April, will strengthen firm’s position throughout Devon with offices in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Barnstaple and now Exeter. Wollen Michelmore will then have 150 staff including 14 partners, and a turnover...

Killerton celebrates completion of roof conservation thanks to public support

It has been a year since Killerton, a much-loved National Trust gem near Exeter, saw scaffolding go up for major TLC to the roof and building. After astounding public support, the successful conservation project has finished.

Over ten months, the roof scape has been transformed. The worst affected roofs have been replaced, removing an unsightly temporary roof and old ventilation units. Urgent repairs and restoration to the stonework, parapets and roof lanterns is complete. A grant from Viridor Credits enabled the reintroduction of seven historic chimneys, with wood burners...

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