Visit Devon Industry blog
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Exmouth’s residents and businesses are being asked to help develop proposals to improve walking and cycling facilities around the town’s railway station by completing a short survey. Proposals include wider footways, improved crossing points, upgraded bus stops and the closure of the existing…
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Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) has launched a portfolio of new grant schemes to support businesses and other local organisations. There are five new grant schemes: Field to Fork Business Growth and Innovation Visitor Economy (Sustainable Tourism) Work Hub Development Scheme Investment in the…
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The government's new 'Find a Grant' service will make it easier for organisations to find grants and cut time spent on grant applications. Each year the government awards over £50 billion in general grant funding. The service offers a free central place for businesses, individuals and organisations…
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The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is working with Tomorrow’s Tourism on a groundbreaking piece of work to develop a business plan for Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in Somerset and Devon. The LVEP Programme, developed by VisitEngland, aims to create vibrant…
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EDDC Recycling team has developed useful guides for holiday accommodation on how to make properties and guest stays more sustainable. Useful tips and advice on how to help your guests be more environmentally friendly is available on our website. You can download the following guides: Holiday Lets…
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Over 50 individual Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps courses are now enrolling learners with over 1000 places available. Courses are open to individuals aged over 19 looking to improve their skills and employability, and are delivered by a range of training providers, with face-to-face learning, as…
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Free Digital Leadership training for small and medium businesses (SMEs) across Devon is now available. Business leaders who operate in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Clean Growth and Health and Adult Social Care, and who have 250 or fewer employees are eligible to apply for this free training…
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We have listened to feedback provided to the CLTF and have amended the Policy to include the following changes: Applicants can now submit any late quotes received by suppliers after the application deadline - up until 18 August 2023. The minimum number of years left remaining on a lease for…
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RHS Rosemoor is celebrating after being presented with a certificate to recognise their commitment to becoming a dementia friendly business. Great Torrington’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Phil Cloke, and Assistant Town Clerk, Charlotte Kirby, visited the gardens to present Emma Thompson, Head of Site at RHS…
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East Devon District Council is welcoming grant applications to its Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund, which opened on Monday, 12 June. Organisations can use funding awarded towards decarbonisation projects such as loft insultation, solar panels and double glazing. Businesses can also apply to help…
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