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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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Council leader urges rethink on health funding cuts

Plymouth City Council's Leader is urging the Government to make sure the city is not further disadvantaged by proposed cuts to Public Health funding.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, has written to both Chancellor George Osborne and Jane Ellison, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, to ask them to rethink plans to cut £200m from public health budgets nationally across...

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Gender pay gap: Women working for free!

Women managers in the South West are effectively working for free an hour and a half every day, new gender pay gap data reveals.

The findings of an annual survey of 72,000 UK managers, published by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and salary specialist XpertHR, reveal that women working in equivalent full-time roles in the region earn 20% less than men, meaning that they are...

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Scientists to host dementia information day

Leading South West dementia scientists, including those from Plymouth University, will come together on Thursday 3 September to hold a free public event in Devon to discuss current dementia research. The day will involve short talks from clinicians and researchers, as well as interactive workshops and an opportunity to ask the experts questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of...

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Crowdfunder launched for Palace Theatre

The charity GO! are calling out to people and business’ in Plymouth and Devon to help them raise funds to carry out the first phase of lighting and electrical work in the Palace Theatre before Christmas.

The Charity has been given the green light to carry out the work and now GO! Palace are keen to push ahead to be ready for its first concert in decades.

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Hop aboard the Chatterbus in Plymouth

Have your say on Plymouth’s bus services and find out more about upcoming changes at a special event being held at the Big Screen on Wednesday 26 August.

Whether you think buses are brilliant or delays are driving you mad, head to Armada Way and hop aboard the Chatterbus anytime from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

You can chat to staff, make a suggestion or complaint or pass on a compliment...

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Make a will for Cancer Research UK

South West men and women are being urged to leave a lasting gift for future generations by including a donation to Cancer Research UK in their Will.

The charity has launched a new awareness campaign highlighting the power of legacy giving in helping to save lives.

Gifts left to Cancer Research UK in Wills fund over a third of the charity’s pioneering work, helping to turn...

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Sharp rise in used vehicle scams

My Car Check - the UK's No.1 consumer vehicle data provider - has warned of a sharp rise in scams targeting used car and motorbike buyers and sellers.

Telltale signs that conmen might be involved include:

• Vehicles advertised for considerably less than they are worth • Mention of the vehicle being shipped to or from another country • All communication conducted via email,...

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Enterprise zone confirmed for South Yard

South west to benefit from its second government-backed enterprise zone - which will create hundreds of local jobs.

Visiting Plymouth’s South Yard naval dockyard, the Chancellor confirmed it has now been approved as the site for a new enterprise zone that will be focused on growing the marine industry.

The confirmation comes after an announcement earlier this year that the site...

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Changes to bus services in Plymouth

A number of changes are being made to bus services in and around Plymouth next month.

Stagecoach will be taking over the operation of First South Devon on 6 September and is planning several changes to the network. Plymouth Citybus will also be reviewing its services as a result.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning said: “We welcome...

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