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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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Job design platform raises £1.75m to boost growth

A HR Tech company, which helps organisations design and structure jobs that improve diversity and skills-based hiring, has raised £1.75m in a funding round led by Mercia, and including existing backer Qantx and private investors.

The funding will enable Exeter-based RoleMapper to further develop its AI-powered platform and continue to grow its client base in the UK and US.

Designed for large organisations, the RoleMapper platform helps HR leaders redesign and simplify organisational job structures in readiness for new and future ways of working. This includes skills-based...

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IKEA co-workers in Exeter to receive pay boost as part of wider £12m investment to help with cost of living

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 6:36pm

MORE than 390 IKEA co-workers in Exeter are set to receive a pay increase as part of the retailer’s £12 million investment to support its people through the cost-of-living crisis.

Co-workers at the Exeter store will further benefit as the retailer also introduces a broad range of support measures across the UK & Ireland.

As one of the few major retailers to match the new Living Wage Foundation rate, hourly paid co-workers will receive a boost in earnings – at £10.90 – as part of IKEA’s continued pledge to pay the Real Living Wage.

Eligible salaried co-...

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Interior designer - Julia Kendell

Well-known interior designer teams up with Devon-based specialist joinery and carpentry company

Expanding Wistman’s Ltd announces Julia Kendell, best known for her TV appearances on BBC’s DIY SOS since 2008, has teamed up with the independent company as their specialist design consultant.

Well-known for her Grand Designs award-winning property design and working alongside DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, and endearing Devon boys, Chris Frediani, and Julian Perryman, Julia created the interior design for the wedding venue of Nick and his wife in 2012.

A specialist in designing kitchens, bespoke cabinetry, and lighting design, Julia regularly writes for leading interior...

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Conversion of county council's vehicle fleet to EV continues

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/28/2022 - 4:45pm

More than 28 tonnes of carbon dioxide will be prevented from going into the atmosphere thanks to Devon County Council’s (DCC) eleven new electric vans.

It’s estimated that the vans, which were delivered last week, will each save 2.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

They are replacing diesel vans that had come to the end of their lives – they will now be sold at auction.

It’s all part of DCC's ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 - between 2013 and 2020/2021 DCC’s carbon emissions fell by 53 per cent.

DCC’s target is to reduce carbon emissions by 70 per...

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Growth Hub support for South West businesses to continue with new funding

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 11/28/2022 - 4:44pm

The Heart of the South West LEP has announced further funding to support the Heart of the South West Growth Hub in providing support to local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help support businesses with growth, resilience, trade, marketing, recruitment, and more.

The Heart of the South West LEP has awarded £208,000 to the Growth Hub, to ensure its services continue from March 2023, providing certainty to local...

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New appointments at Exeter Science Park. L-R Richard Northcott, Matt Roach, Anne Beadon and David Mo

Science Park strengthens team with new appointments

Exeter Science Park has further strengthened its management team with new appointments and promotions.

The appointments have been made across a number of areas of the organisation.

Matt Roach has joined Exeter Science Park as Head of Operations. Chartered accountant, Matt, who was formerly managing director of Exeter Airport for nine years, will be a key member of the science park’s leadership team. He will lead on the operational aspects of Exeter Science Park and will work collaboratively to develop and implement the organisation’s strategy for growth.

Matt will...

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Michael Tilston and James Miles from The Mortgage Quarter with the 2021 gift donation

The Mortgage Quarter launches Exeter's annual Christmas charity gift appeal

Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter has launched its annual Christmas charity gift appeal, which this year will support seven local charities.

Now in its fourth year, The Mortgage Quarter is widening its campaign this year and calling on local residents and businesses to donate brand-new women's and children's clothes and gifts as well as toys.

Working in partnership with CoLab Exeter, the donations will be split between seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees....

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Exeter's local entrepreneurs in limelight of UK campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 9:53pm

Small businesses in Exeter enjoyed a boost in the national spotlight on Saturday 22 November, when the Small Business Saturday roadshow pulled into town to support and celebrate the area’s small businesses as they face mounting challenges over the winter.

Marking ten years of the iconic campaign in the UK, Small Business Saturday’s Tour arrived in Exeter and visited local business owners and community leaders, livestreaming their stories on social media.

This included a visit to local zero waste shop Nourish Zero Waste , gift and jewellery shop Leaf Street and Powderkeg...

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Exeter-based Tyler Grange achieves coveted B-Corporation certification 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 8:20pm

Acknowledging its commitment to its people and the planet, Exeter-based environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has achieved certification as a B-Corporation .

B-Corp recognises firms that are reinventing the world of work for good, and only businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability make the grade.

Tyler Grange achieved an impressive B-Corp Impact Assessment (BIA) score of 91.3 – placing it in top spot amongst all those certified firms working within the UK environmental...

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Decarbonise Devon aims to help businesses save energy and money

Small businesses in Devon will be able to benefit from a new “one stop shop” to help them implement energy saving measures – cutting carbon emissions and costs.

Decarbonise Devon has been launched by EPConnect with support from Devon County Council’s Green Innovation Fund. The project aims to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to get their energy reduction plans off the ground by identifying which measures are appropriate for each individual business and ensuring high standards of installation work.

Delivering specialised energy audits to SMEs across the county...

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