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Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.

The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel.

The hotel has the target of being the first in Western Europe to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating in recognition of its sustainable approach to design, construction and overall fit out . It has been designed to operate with industry-leading benchmark-setting Energy Use Intensity levels, a critical measure that ensures the...

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Exemplary Exeter-based builder named Heavenly Builder of the Year - while his firm picks up a further award at top industry event

An Exeter building company has fought off competition across the South West to scoop up two gongs at a prestigious industry awards event.

Dale Chadwick Carpentry and Construction Ltd picked up the accolades at the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) 2023 South West Master Builder Awards, sponsored by Openreach and hosted by comedian Aurie Styla, held at Winchester’s Norton Park Hotel on Friday 17 March.

The awards recognise excellence in the region’s small and medium-sized construction companies and are run by the FMB, the largest trade association in the UK...

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Honiton to welcome pioneering boatbuilders working on the UK’s first electric workboat

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:38pm

A pioneering boatbuilding firm is relocating to East Devon to manufacture components for the UK’s first fully electric workboat and charging station, in a move which will secure 30 local jobs.

Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) will be building their new HQ and advanced manufacturing site at Honiton’s Heathpark Industrial Estate. The move, which supports East Devon District Council’s ambitions to address the climate emergency by promoting clean growth, was guided by EDDC's Economic Development team.

Councillor Paul Hayward, EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Economy and Assets,...

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InExeter announces Markets Programme for 2023

InExeter is pleased to announce the Markets Programme for 2023, which will feature the Fore Street Flea and the return of The Exeter Independent Market.

The Exeter Independent Market is set to take place monthly from April through September, following its successful debut on Cathedral Green in July 2022. With the support of Exeter Cathedral and organised by Markets Manager Lottie Stanley, the market will feature over 60 stalls on the steps at the front of the Cathedral and the West Front. The market will also showcase a new curated ‘suitcase pitch’ area, live music, and street...

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Savills announces six promotions in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:38pm

Savills Exeter has announced six promotions across four teams within its multi-disciplinary office.

The promotions, which took effect on 1 March 2022, will see two individuals become directors, three individuals move up to an associate director position and one become an associate.

Paul Cressy, head of Savills Exeter, said: ‘It is a great pleasure to announce these five promotions across several of our specialist teams. We are hugely proud of our people and of the support we offer to enable their progression within the business.’

The full list of promotions is...

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New name for Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/15/2023 - 11:55pm

Three Jaguar and four Land Rover retail sites in the South West are being renamed, following the acquisition of Helston Garages Group Limited by Vertu Motors plc in December 2022.

Jaguar dealerships in Exeter, Taunton and Truro and Land Rover dealerships in Exeter, Taunton, Truro and Yeovil have been brought under the Vertu Motors retail brand.

Vertu Motors plc acquired 28 franchised sales outlets from Helston Garages Group last December and has commenced a rebrand; the existing retail dealership management teams and colleagues will continue in their roles, giving our...

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Devon based R&D firm sign seven figure contract following £680,000 funding from Lloyds Bank

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Posted: Wed, 03/15/2023 - 9:26pm

South West R&D and manufacturing business, Green Resource Engineering (GRE) has secured a six-figure funding package and trade facilities from Lloyds Bank to facilitate a £1.8M South Korean export contract.

The funding will allow Green Resource Engineering to provide industrial cooling systems to consumer electronics manufacturer LS Electric, allowing the business to reduce excess energy generation and reduce the lifecycle of carbon outputs.

The firm approached Lloyds Bank securing £680,000 of funding in order to bridge the gap in supply of key components that are...

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Exeter City Council appoints Bindu Arjoon as its new chief executive

At an extraordinary council meeting on Monday [13 March], and following a recruitment process, councillors unanimously supported the appointment of current deputy CEO Bindu Arjoon.

She is the council’s first female chief executive and replaces Karime Hassan, who is leaving after a decade in charge.

In a statement, Ms Arjoon said she is delighted. “Exeter is a fantastic city which has built very firm foundations for its future success, and I am looking forward to embracing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges that lie ahead.

“We have a fantastic team...

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Microbusiness infographic from businessfinanced.co.uk

Exeter is 5th best UK location for microbusiness, research finds

Authored by joedawson
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 6:05pm

Exeter has been ranked the 5th best location in the UK for micro-businesses.

BusinessFinanced.co.uk said it set out to find and rank the places across the UK where there was the highest concentration of thriving microbusinesses and self employed people.

"Across the length and breadth of the UK, our nation’s history is marked by the creative and bold people who strived to establish their own business enterprise," said a spokesperson.

"But where is that happening now? Which towns and cities are the leading hotspots for entrepreneurs, startups and very small...

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Coworking opens up colourful career opportunities for blogger

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 5:31pm

Award-winning travel blogger and digital content professional Claire Hall says that coworking has helped her branch out her business interests over the last couple of years.

She has been blogging for more than a decade through her Tin Box Traveller website which is one of the top-ranked family travel blogs in the UK.

Claire started her freelance career a couple of years after moving to Devon in 2015. With a background of more than 20 years in journalism and public relations, Claire set up her own business to support others with content for their websites and social media...

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Appeal for more people from Exeter to volunteer as magistrates

People from all walks of life in Exeter are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Exeter for this vital role.

The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.

The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are calling on people from Exeter to be part of a new wave of volunteers, giving back to their local community and helping the magistracy better reflect the diversity of British society.

No legal qualifications or experience is required to...

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