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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To support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon, the Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses to host two events in September which have been sponsored by the Heart of the South West LEP. Find out more here…
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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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Want to know how to reduce your paperwork? How to manage your workload more effectively? How to get more time to do the things you want to do for your business and not just what your business needs? Then come along to our DESME Drop-in Workshop to find out how we can support you! Building Growth…
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This week is Dementia Action Week, where businesses across the UK are encouraged to ‘act on dementia’. Download VisitEngland's free dementia-friendly tourism guide to learn how to create a stress-free visit for people with dementia, from signage to being a Dementia Friend, from our Business Advice…
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