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L-R Matt Roach from Exeter Science Park with from Matt Bridge and Daryll Smith from Envolve

Network Plus Envolve opens Exeter Science Park office to support major water programme

Network Plus Envolve, a joint venture between Network Plus and Envolve Infrastructure , has established new offices at Exeter Science Park to support the delivery of a new framework with South West Water.

Approximately 15 engineers, project managers and technical specialists will be based at Envolve’s new offices within the George Parker Bidder Building - a net-zero carbon facility at Exeter Science Park. The team is expected to grow significantly, potentially doubling within the next 12 to 18 months.

Matt Bridge, Framework Director at Envolve Infrastructure, said: “We have...

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Economic and political uncertainty clouding SW commercial property outlook

Occupier demand has moderated in the retail segment of the South West commercial property market, but conditions in the industrial and office sectors remain firm, according to the Q2 2017 RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey.

South West occupier demand strengthened during Q2, following only modest increases in each of the last two quarters with 16% of respondents reporting an increase. Sector breakdown shows flat demand for retail space, offset by reasonable growth (net balance of +26%) in demand for industrial property.

Near term rent expectations in the region...

More overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter as opening delayed

Devon County Council is disappointed to have to confirm that the proposed Bridge Road opening date, for the week commencing Monday 31 July, will not be met.

This further inconvenience on one of Exeter’s busiest road is regrettable, but the contractor has a full-time seven days a week presence on site. Complex structural engineering work is continuing in areas under the Swing Bridge and on the outside of Countess Wear Bridge, where the most technically challenging part of the scheme is taking place on the cantilevered pedestrian and cycle bridge, but this activity may not be...

Spare two minutes to help Dartmoor Rangers

Dartmoor Rangers are calling for caring individuals to join them on a series of #2 minute litter picks at heavily visited sites in the National Park during August.

The summer months bring crowds of people to enjoy the wonderful Dartmoor scenery but amongst these visitors are individuals who treat this protected landscape like a rubbish tip, leaving food waste, disposable barbecues, bottles and cans behind when they leave. At Newbridge recently 32 black bags of rubbish were collected after one sunny Sunday, despite Rangers patrolling the site at its busiest, issuing black bags to...

Praise for Steeno ahead of testimonial game

Former Gloucester powerhouse Junior Paramore has said he cannot understand why Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson hasn’t been picked for his national side.

Paramore has been named amongst a Classic Lions side that will take on a Chiefs select XV at Sandy Park on August 12.

And he was full of praise for the Exeter fly-half.

He said: “As a rugby player you always set goals to achieve something but to be the number one choice for such a long period of time tells you everything you need to know about the effort Gareth puts in on and off the field.

“And to win...

Overnight resurfacing on Heavitree Road

Overnight resurfacing work will be carried out on Heavitree Road in Exeter over the next two weeks.

Sections of the road will be closed from 7pm to 7am on Wednesday (2 August), Thursday (3 August) and Friday (4 August). The road will then be completely reopened at night time over the weekend, before overnight closures resume the following week on the evenings of Monday 7 August, Tuesday 8 August and Wednesday 9 August. Diversions will be in place for the duration of the night-time work via Barrack Road, Topsham Road and Western Way. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s...

Re-branding on charity agenda

Re-branding and re-naming were top of the agenda at the latest South West charity network event to be organised by wealth management company Brewin Dolphin.

Held in Exeter Library and co-hosted by the Step One charity, more than fifty guests gathered to hear Chief Executive Officer Eilis Rainsford talk about why Step One, formerly St Loye’s Foundation, had changed its name and what impact the new look and title has had. This was followed by a lively question and answer session, light refreshments and plenty of opportunity to network.

“We were delighted to see so many people...

PSG’s SW offices announce PIE merger and charity campaign plans

South West based Property Search Group explains how new partner, Property Information Exchange Ltd, shares the company’s vision to give back and make a difference.

PIE has merged with PSG Connect Ltd (PSG) to create the number one provider of legal services for the residential conveyancing industry.

The combined companies will build on their shared values of customer support and excellent products to provide an unrivalled service to their clients. Bringing together the best people, the latest technology and over 30 years of experience in the industry, the merged businesses...

Old Mill staff raise £20k in memory of colleague

Staff from Old Mill have raised £19,604 by cycling 207 in memory of Exeter employee Nick Baker, who sadly lost a short and sudden battle with cancer in August last year.

Colleagues, friends and family of the riders and Nick greeted the group of riders at the Old Mill offices Yeovil once they had completed the ride, which saw them cycle from St Malo, to Saint Michel, to Lessay and onto Cherbourg before boarding a ferry back to Poole and then back to the West Country.

David Rice, who was a colleague and friend of Nick’s, organised and took part in the challenge and is...

Civica Group acquires Plymouth Science Park’s Carval Computing

The Civica Group, a market leader in business-critical software applications, digital solutions and outsourcing services has acquired specialist software provider Carval Computing Limited.

Plymouth Science Park based Carval provides integrated HR and payroll systems and related payroll processing services. Its software applications are used in more than 300 installations, ranging from organisations with less than 100 employees to those with more than 10,000. Customers span both public and private sectors, such as Middlesbrough Council, Staffordshire Housing Association, multi-...

Dementia researchers raise thousands for charity in epic bike challenge

Five dementia researchers at the University of Exeter have pedalled over an epic 350 miles from London to Paris, raising thousands of pounds for Alzheimer’s Society in a gruelling four day challenge.

The team has raised more than £11,000 towards their £12,000 target to boost the Society’s ground-breaking dementia research, and they still hope to achieve their goal. To donate, visit their Justgiving page.

Throughout the journey the group battled fickle weather conditions, from glorious sunshine, torrential rain and driving wind. All five cyclists endured physical struggles,...

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Network Plus Envolve opens Exeter Science Park office to support major water programme

Economic and political uncertainty clouding SW commercial property outlook

More overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter as opening delayed

Spare two minutes to help Dartmoor Rangers

Praise for Steeno ahead of testimonial game

Overnight resurfacing on Heavitree Road

Re-branding on charity agenda

PSG’s SW offices announce PIE merger and charity campaign plans

Old Mill staff raise £20k in memory of colleague

Civica Group acquires Plymouth Science Park’s Carval Computing

Dementia researchers raise thousands for charity in epic bike challenge

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