Visit England has announced that Devon and Partners have achieved a new Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) accreditation for the county. The status will support a collaboration of local authorities and organisations to promote and manage the growth of Devon’s local visitor economy. The new…
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Devon County Council has been awarded more than £7m of Government funding to support the delivery of thousands of new, publicly accessible, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across Devon over the next few years. A key barrier to the uptake of EVs in Devon is the availability of suitable charging…
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A fleet of 41 electric buses are set to take to Devon’s roads in Exeter, North Devon and Torridge. Our successful joint bid with Stagecoach has secured £5.3 million from the second round of the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Stagecoach will be investing a…
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Devon District Council has published a free guide giving homeowners, tradespeople and architects detailed advice about adding energy efficiency measures to the house types most commonly found in Devon. It's part of our work with Energy Saving Devon to improve the quality and speed of work to improve…
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To help us receive up-to-date feedback on how the tourism industry in the South West is performing, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to answer the following series of questions. This is the only survey that provides a real time indication of business levels in our region. The…
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Are you leading the charge in waste reduction through innovative practices? The Biffa Change Makers competition is searching for businesses or nascent business ideas that are paving the way in turning waste into a resource. This is an opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability and…
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Are you a business in Mid Devon, East Devon or Exeter? Under our latest business support programme, Prosper, BIP are offering free, practical advice and guidance on sustainable business practices. Whether you’re at the beginning of your Net Zero journey or you've made some initial changes, the…
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The Digital Link service, introduced by the Growth Hub in June 2023, has already helped many hundreds of businesses grow since it's launch. Feedback from local businesses speaks volumes about the impact of these sessions: “Thank you for your expertise, vison and guidance – I can’t wait to action my…
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Heart of South West are thrilled to announce our FREE 'Spotlight on Digital Tech' event will be held on 23rd April 2024 from 9am – 1pm at the brand new Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton, Somerset. Matt Ballard from Cosmic will lead the event hosting a workshop: "2024 – Your Digital…
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From the furthest tips on Devon's northern and southern coast lines, to our boundaries east and west, the county of Devon, including Torbay, is set to have a very new relationship with Government. Decision-making powers, until now made by others at Whitehall, are getting ready to transfer from…
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