The Heart of the South West Growth Hub team have pulled together information, top tips and links to schemes and further support, including renewable options. See our Growth Hub Cost of Living Resources page here…
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It is with great sadness that we write to you following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The government has just released National Mourning Guidance, which we wanted to draw to your attention. The guidance sets out information on aspects of the National Mourning period such…
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The Connecting Devon and Somerset Mobile Boost Scheme, funded through Heart of the South West's Growth Deal fund is upgrading rural 4G phone coverage. The initative aims to help small businesses and homes that struggle with connectivity or only have access to one provider. Businesses and households…
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Connecting Devon & Somerset and Airband are committed to delivering full-fibre broadband to hard-to-reach locations in the heart of the South West region and it doesn’t come much more challenging than the stunningly rugged coastline at Hartland Quay. Airband’s teams have deployed over 22km of fibre…
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New accreditation scheme for tourism boards will make it easier for holiday makers and visitors to plan trips to must-see destinations across England. Government to provide £4 million to support regions to bring in more visitors and investment to destinations all over the country, including those…
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If you don’t know us already, we’re creators of the digital guest welcome book. A more eco-friendly and hygienic alternative to printed guest information folders (they’re far easier to update too!). If you’re already familiar with our product, then you might love to know that we’ve recently launched…
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The start of exciting new plans to regenerate sites across Exmouth town centre and its seafront are beginning, with the launch of public workshops and an online questionnaire. The Placemaking in Exmouth Town and Seafront Group – which is being led by East Devon District Council – is looking to…
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On behalf of the BTA Board and VisitBritain/VisitEngland, I am delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Patricia Yates as CEO after a competitive external recruitment process. Previously Director of Strategy and Communications at VisitBritain, Patricia was also Chair of the Tourism…
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VisitEngland has announced the winners of the annual Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry, with the South West again outperforming all other regions with 17 national winners. The announcements marked the end of the cycle which started in 2021 when businesses…
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VisitEngland has extended the deadline for responses to the VisitEngland Annual Attractions Survey to 22 May. The survey is an official statistic and this year is particularly important as it will help us understand the impact of the pandemic on attractions in 2021. If you have received an invite to…
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