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Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL , the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence , is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s...

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Ideas to create 21st century Waterfront city for Plymouth

Ideas that could bring parts of Plymouth’s foreshore to life along with identifying sites for hotels, housing, improved green spaces, heritage trails and public art are being put forward in a new masterplan for Plymouth’s historic Waterfront.

Wildflower and coastal grass could be planted on the fringe of the Hoe to remove its municipal feel and acknowledge its link with the sea, while...

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Made Here Now plays key part in bid to develop global manufacturing hub

The founder of Made Here Now is to share his expertise at a conference co-hosted by Plessey, a leading semiconductor company, whose CEO Michael LeGoff is also a supporter of the UK-wide initiative aimed at encouraging more young people into manufacturing.

The “On-shoring in the South West” event on July 13 is being co-hosted by the Bessemer Society, a group of CEOs and founders of...

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Plymouth identified as one of the retail success stories of SW

Plymouth has been identified as one of the success stories of the South West in adapting to the changing demands of modern consumers.

The town is one of just three out of 36 key locations in the region to enjoy retail rental growth during the 12 months to April 2016, according to the latest Midsummer Retail Report (MSRR) from real estate advisor Colliers International.

This...

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Ideas to bring more life into city centre unveiled

Urban living could return to Plymouth city centre as part of a move to inject people and a fresh feel into the heart of the city.

More families, couples, as well as singletons could live in new apartments and affordable houses with easy access to cafes, bars and shops through exciting redevelopment schemes designed to bring more life to the city centre.

Ideas have been put...

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SW business owners use search engines for advice

The Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) has found that 14% of small business owners in the south west use internet search engines as their main source of business advice.

ATT's research was to find out what owners think when it comes to running their business.

The survey asked business owners where they go to for information and support to help them run their...

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Veterans who found new work say there is life after the Armed Forces

Local Armed Forces Veterans who have found civilian jobs want to reassure Service leavers and Veterans that there is life after the Armed Forces. The message comes as Plymouth is preparing to hold its Veterans Jobs Fair later this month.

The Jobs Fair, which has been organised by Plymouth Armed Forces Corporate Covenant (coordinated by Plymouth City Council), is the first of its kind...

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Bruton Knowles awarded commercial property portfolio by National Charity

The Gerrick Rose Animal Trust, a charity which provides financial assistance to organisations involved in providing care to animals, has awarded its property management contract to the Plymouth office of Bruton Knowles.

The charity made the most of high property values in London until recently when it reinvested those returns in higher yielding stock in the South West of England....

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Have your say on council tax support scheme

Changes are being made to the Council Tax Support scheme and Plymouth City Council wants to hear your views.

Every year the Council reviews how much reduction in Council Tax is given to people of working age on a low income and this is published in the Council Tax Support Scheme.

The changes need to be in place by 1 April 2017 so a 12 week consultation has now started and local...

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Duchess of Cornwall to open new BBC South West HQ

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall will officially open the new BBC South West Headquarters in Plymouth on Wednesday 20 July 2016.

For the last two years BBC South West has undertaken an ambitious redevelopment of its headquarters in Plymouth. The multi-million pound investment is the biggest BBC building project outside London in recent years. The new headquarters is home to...

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Standing together with Plymouth’s Polish community

A representative from the Polish Embassy met with Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police on Friday to show support for Plymouth’s Polish community following recent hate crime incidents.

Michal Mazurek, head of the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy, visited Plymouth to meet with a Polish family who were the victims of an arson attack and hate mail, and then met with...

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