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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029 

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

Police bosses warn of funding catastrophe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 1:18pm

New Home Office funding proposals would have a ‘catastrophic’ effect on Devon and Cornwall Police According to Andrew White, chief executive in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Devon and Cornwall could lose 200 more front line police officers if Government plans to change the way it funds forces go ahead. Tony Hogg’s team has now scrutinised the Government’s proposed revisions to its allocation formula for police funding. Based on the information provided so far, potential cuts to the money Devon and Cornwall receives centrally would be around £11 million a year “If these...

The Terrace and GBK confirmed for Queen St Quarter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 12:55pm

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’) formally confirmed today (13 August 2015) that “The Terrace” - A Craft Brew Bar and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) will be opening next year in Exeter's exciting new Queen St dining quarter.

The Terrace and GBK have now signed contracts with Aviva Investors, bringing the Queen St restaurant count up to 4, joining Turtle Bay and The Stable which have been announced previously.

Aviva are also in discussions with tenants for all the remaining units, and have revised the layout of the scheme and...

Campagnaro can't wait to start at Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 12:04pm

Michele Campagnaro says he cannot wait to pull on an Exeter Chiefs jersey after sealing a move to the Aviva Premiership club from Italian Pro12 outfit Benetton Treviso.

The Devon club confirmed back in February that the gifted Italian international would be joining them on a two-year deal following the culmination of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup.

However, the 22-year-old appears eager to get started with his new club and having made a brief whistle-stop visit to Sandy Park this week, he admits the excitement is already building for him about his new adventure.

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Two SW businesses see huge growth after taking on external expertise

Authored by ellenjenkins
Posted: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 10:01am

SouthWestfd, a team of consultant finance directors, are helping to nurture financial growth in Cornwall. Two companies that have experienced that growth are Mackerel Sky Events and Radix Communications.

Claire Eason Bassett, Managing Director of Mackerel Sky, a Creative Events Agency, heads a team of 12 with 3 offices spread across the south of England. Mackerel Sky started out with a traditional management structure and a small team of 5.

Back then Claire felt isolated as a director, she felt there was no one she could delegate to or turn to for advice. She added ‘I was...

Free digital upgrades for Plymouth businesses

Almost 50 businesses in Plymouth are getting free upgrades to their broadband and digital set-up as part of an exciting scheme promoted by Plymouth City Council.

This scheme is available to businesses and provides a voucher of up to £3,000 to be spent on improving broadband. More businesses are being encouraged to sign up.

Any small or medium-sized enterprise can apply for enhanced connectivity – including those who run businesses from home – and the vouchers can be used to pay for the upfront costs of connecting to superfast broadband or to business grade lines.

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Exeter BID appoints area representative

Exeter BID Board is pleased to announce that an Area 5 representative has been appointed following a ballot among members in the area.

Ray Frame, Store Manager of Wilko will represent the Guildhall and Lower High Street, which has been named Area 5 of the Exeter BID area.

Due to employment relocation, BID Board member and Area 5 representative, James Clark had to resign from the Board in July this year, the Board held a re-ballot to find a replacement.

Applications were received and counted by solicitors Stephens Scown and all Area 5 BID levy payers were eligible to...

SMEs warned over new pensions rules

Many of the country’s 1.8 million small employers approaching their pensions auto-enrolment staging dates are in danger of missing deadlines by underestimating the amount of data needed to complete the process, warns Lighthouse Group, one of the UK’s leading financial advisers.

Tens of thousands of SMEs and micro employers are now starting to grapple with the complexities of employer pension schemes for the first time - and with 513,000 SMEs in South West England these business leaders are being urged to act now. The Pensions

Regulator recently stated that only 29 per cent...

Exeter College seeks former students

Exeter College is seeking former students who can inspire and motivate the current generation to academic success, improve their career confidence and provide a valuable insight into the world of work.

The college is one of nearly 400 state schools and colleges across Britain which have registered with the education charity Future First to set up networks of former students or alumni whose talents they can harness to support today’s students.

Future First’s vision is that every state school or college should be supported by a thriving, engaged alumni community that helps it...

Hepher backs Slade to shine

Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher believes it would tough for England to ignore the claims of Henry Slade if the young playmaker puts in a performance against France this Saturday at Twickenham.

The 22-year-old back is poised to win his maiden international cap when Stuart Lancaster’s side take on Les Bleus in the first of three warm-up games ahead of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup.

Slade, who is joined in the current England training squad by fellow Chiefs Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Nowell and Geoff Parling, enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, winning both...

Exeter Chiefs reveal new home shirt

Exeter Chiefs and Samurai Sportswear have today officially revealed the club’s stylish new home kit for the upcoming 2015-16 season.

The Iconix™ rugby match shirt will once again be sported by Rob Baxter’s side in the Aviva Premiership and comes with a host of new features, including high performance 4D fabric for improved fit and comfort.

Worn around the world and boasting a sleek style for both players and supporters alike, the state-of-the-art shirt also includes bicep sculptured sleeves; tailored waist and droptail, as well as an integral GPS pouch.

As well as...

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