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Public engagement event to share next stage of Budleigh Salterton Beach and Cliff Management Plan

The next stage of public engagement for the Budleigh Salterton beach and cliff management plan will take place in July, with a public engagement event for residents and interested members of the community.

The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 22 July from 4.30pm to 7pm. It...

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Landlord smoke alarm law welcomed

Fire chiefs have welcomed yesterday's announcement that the government plans to introduce vital life-saving legislation on smoke alarms in rented properties ahead of the General Election.

New regulations which make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes are to be issued by the Government it was announced today at the Local Government Association (LGA)...

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Plymouth Police use Dragon’s Den invention in new anti-theft operation

From Wednesday 11th March, Police in Plymouth will launch a new operation to tackle the growing issue of smart phone thefts in the evening and night time economy.

Local policing teams will work in partnership with University of Plymouth Student Watch and Best Bar None to promote the online property marking service, Immobilse.

The teams will also be giving out myBungee phone...

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Santander help Wembury Pre School raise £2,466

Staff from Santander Plymouth Branch organised Wembury Pre School’s Christmas Bazaar raising amazing £1,233 to help purchase new equipment which will benefit the children who attend the pre-school.

This amount was then matched by the Santander Foundation taking the total to £2,466

Jo Romang – Pre School Supervisor said: "We are so grateful for this match funding which will...

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Social enterprises fund awards £142,000

Emerging artists, an allotment and educational facility, a cultural hub, a business advice company and an indoor skate park are all due to benefit from an injection of cash thanks to Plymouth City Council’s social enterprise fund.

Plymouth City Council is believed to be the first council in the country to have a Social Enterprise Investment Fund, and this week they have awarded £142,...

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Homecare Support open evening

Ever thought about a career in Care?

Homecare Support part of The Human Support Group require Home Assistants to provide personal and domestic support to adults living independently in their own home.

The duties of care will include:

Personal care Companionship Medication administration Meal prep Domestic duties

Experience is not essential as full training and...

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Double win for Derriford Apprentices

Abby Morgan winner of the Inspirational Apprentice Award, Chantelle Lea who was awarded the Higher Apprentice of the Year Award and Ann James, Chief Executive of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

There was double cause for celebration after the South West Regional Health Sector Apprenticeship Awards 2015 when two of our apprentices scooped awards.

Chantelle Lea, who works in the...

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Cabinet approves joint health and social care budget

Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet has now approved the joining up of health and social care services which includes the pooling of a budget worth £462m.

The decision follows approval from the Governing Body of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) last week and means the final hurdle has now been overcome. The agreement is set to radically...

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Pop into 1st Stop on No Smoking Day for help to quit

Plymouth residents wanting support to quit smoking can pop into Plymouth City Council’s 1st Stop in New George Street on No Smoking Day, Wednesday 11 March.

As part of Spring into March Week, run in partnership between Plymouth Community Healthcare’s Livewell team and Plymouth City Council, stop smoking advisors will be on hand on No Smoking Day and throughout the week to provide...

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Science showcased at Plymouth University

From the chemistry behind pyromania to developing vaccines aimed at combating Ebola, experts at Plymouth University will be sharing their views and news on a host of topical issues as part of a national science programme.

British Science Week, formerly known as National Science and Engineering Week, is a ten day celebration of the best of British science, technology, engineering and...

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Celebrating apprentices during NAS week

Monday marks the beginning of National Apprentice Week and Plymouth City Council has scheduled a week packed with activities to celebrate the benefits of apprenticeships.

From visiting local schools, opening an apprenticeship pop up shop, to partnering with Citybus and 1000 club, who have put a battle bus on the Piazza, the council’s apprentices are on a mission.

Now in its 9th...

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