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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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Duo of appointments at Redrow West Country

Redrow, one of the UK’s leading house builders, has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments within its West Country division to support the firm’s growth plans across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

The company has appointed a Head of Sales and a Head of Land.

Annie Williams has been appointed Head of Sales having previously worked as Area Sales Manager at Redrow. Annie brings 18 years’ experience in the field having also worked as Sales and Marketing Manager at Linden Homes. Annie will play a key part in strengthening the firm’s brand within the region and be...

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Councillors approve proposals for Wildlife Refuges in the Exe Estuary

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Posted: Tue, 10/24/2017 - 11:07pm

Councillors from local authorities surrounding the Exe Estuary approved proposals for Wildlife Refuges at a meeting of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee on Monday (23rd October 2017).

Following a comprehensive nine month consultation, views including concerns about safety, from residents and the wide range of Exe Estuary users were taken into account in developing the voluntary areas.

Preparations to help people learn about the areas will now begin.

Next year, the Wildlife Refuges will be marked by buoys and an education programme will...

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Key appointments at Francis Clark Financial Planning

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Posted: Tue, 10/24/2017 - 10:58pm

One of the most respected financial planning businesses in the South West has further strengthened its team with two key appointments at its Exeter office.

Chartered Financial Planner, Andy Hammond, joins the senior management team at Francis Clark Financial Planning (FCFP) from Nottingham-based solicitors, Nelsons, where he was Head of Investment Management.

Andy specialises in managing corporate client relationships, particularly concerning the accumulation of tax efficient funds for retirement and ensuring that business leaders and their families are protected.

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South West firms celebrate success at CECA Training Awards

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Posted: Tue, 10/24/2017 - 10:36pm

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) South West has recognised the exceptional performance and dedication of trainee civil engineers, apprentices and lifetime achievers at a special ceremony in Torquay.

Six young people received accolades at CECA’s annual training awards - and with an expected 20,000 jobs opening up in the civil engineering sector across the region over the next five years, many more are expected to follow their lead.

Retired Major Projects Director at HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction, Keith Broughton, from Frome in Somerset, was also recognised...

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Football event scores £3,525 for Devon charity

A Devon-based specialist theatre company for adults with learning difficulties is £3,525 better off thanks to the fancy footwork and money raised by a five-a-side tournament organised by Redrow Homes West Country.

The funds raised by the footie competition will provide invaluable support to the participant-led arts and drama charity for adults with learning difficulties, the Get Changed Theatre Company. Get Changed has been Redrow West Country’s chosen charity for a number of years and staff based at Redrow’s Exeter head office regularly host events to raise vital funds for the...

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Gigaclear and Carillion Telent contract set to bring full fibre broadband to rural SW

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Posted: Tue, 10/24/2017 - 4:50pm

Rural broadband specialist Gigaclear has awarded Carillion telent a contract to bring ultrafast full fibre broadband to more than 80,000 properties in some of the most rural parts of South West England. The work will start immediately, with the first customers coming on stream early in 2018 and the full roll out complete by the end of 2019. Gigaclear’s network will give homes and businesses in the area access to speeds of up to 1Gbps (1,000Mbps), where previously they have struggled with speeds as low as 1Mbps. Carillion telent will be implementing Gigaclear’s network using narrow...

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Drainage work planned on B3184

Essential drainage improvements are due to be carried out on the B3184 Marwood Lane, near Aylesbeare, next week.

The road, near Exeter Airport, is scheduled to be closed from Monday 30 October as it will need to be excavated in several areas, which will make it impassable. The closure is expected to last for up to five days and a signed diversion will be in place. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: “It’s vital that we carry out this drainage work in order to keep the roads safe for road users, especially as winter approaches...

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Five tips for a smooth office refurbishment

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Posted: Tue, 10/24/2017 - 4:09pm

Your office needs to both look great and provide all the function you need. The happier your employees are in the space they work, after all, the better your employees will work. This is because the environment we are in directly impacts our mood. Being in a bright, productive environment will, naturally, make everyone more productive. You don’t need to stress over refurbishing your office either. Instead, here are five tips for a smooth office refurbishment:

1. Think about Your Company’s Image

Your office space is just another way you can advertise your business. For the...

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National Green Energy Awards’ recognition for Okehampton firm

Judges have this week announced Okehampton-based business Forest Fuels as a finalist in their inaugural national Green Energy Awards.

The news follows 12 months of dramatic developments at Forest Fuels, which started life 11 years ago at a single location on a farm in Devon. Now, with 45 depots across the UK and a turnover of more than £20 million per annum, the biomass woodfuel distribution firm has been successful in developing an environmental business that can compete alongside fossil-fuel suppliers.

“This is exciting news,” said Peter Solly, managing director of Forest...

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National Green Energy Awards’ recognition for Okehampton firm

Judges have this week announced Okehampton-based business Forest Fuels as a finalist in their inaugural national Green Energy Awards.

The news follows 12 months of dramatic developments at Forest Fuels, which started life 11 years ago at a single location on a farm in Devon. Now, with 45 depots across the UK and a turnover of more than £20 million per annum, the biomass woodfuel distribution firm has been successful in developing an environmental business that can compete alongside fossil-fuel suppliers.

“This is exciting news,” said Peter Solly, managing director of Forest...

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