Visit Devon Industry blog

See all the latest industry news from Visit Devon's tourism and business partners. 

Do you trade overseas?

If you trade overseas, access the latest update of the trade and investment factsheets collection, which summarises the most up to date statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual trading partners overseas. With statistics between the UK and its partners on exports, imports…

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Better access for Exmouth? We want to know your views

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 Prosperity Programme just launched

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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Holiday Lets Guides on Sustainability

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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Digital Leadership for SMEs

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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Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund (CLTF) Policy amendments

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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Join RHS Rosemoor in becoming dementia friendly

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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