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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the...

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Plymouth Life Centre leads the way in elite diving

The Plymouth Life Centre has reaffirmed its credentials as one of the country’s leading diving facilities by signing a high performance agreement with British Swimming.

One of only two nationally, the four-year agreement will place Plymouth at the forefront of elite diving training and coaching.

The Plymouth Life Centre has one of the best diving pools in the country, including...

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Council publishes 3 year budget plan to deliver £64.5m savings

A radical re-think about how local services are delivered will enable Plymouth City Council to deliver its priorities for the city despite a £64.5m funding gap caused by Government cuts.

The Council’s Cabinet is set to recommend a £202 million revenue budget for next year to deliver more than 300 day-to-day services such as refuse collection, street cleansing, libraries, parks and...

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Lower business rates and cap on welfare in Autumn statement

In the Autumn Statement today, George Osborne has revealed that the UK economy is growing but the job of recovery was “not yet done”.

The chancellor said growth is "significantly more than forecast" with expected growth more than doubling from 0.6% to 1.4%.

The independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts that with growth at current levels the country will no...

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Anglo-French partnership develops guidance on future management of English Channel

An Anglo-French partnership of academic, government, industry and environmental organisations are working together to influence future policy decisions affecting the world’s busiest waterway.

The English Channel is used daily by more than 500 shipping vessels, while millions of people live on its shores in Southern England and Northern France, and it is used widely for industry,...

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Dispersal Order for Efford

A dispersal order designed to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Efford will come into effect next week.

The order was requested by the police and signed by Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet member for Co-operatives and Community Development. It will come into effect on 13 December 2013 for around six months and will be in place around the clock. It will cover the school...

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Power to the people as new plans are unveiled for council services

Plans are being unveiled to give people the power to plan, design and deliver Council services.

At the meeting on Tuesday (10 December) Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider a new co-operative commissioning approach that will put citizens at the heart of the decision making process. People and communities will be able to work with Council staff to make decisions on...

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Major music events planned for Plymouth in 2014

Plymouth Hoe could be set to host two major music celebrations in 2014 as part of an exciting and ambitious events programme for the city.

Cabinet members are being asked to approve proposals for a spectacular public event in July to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines.

The ticket-entry arena event would run over several nights and attract spectators locally as...

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New loos with views on the waterfront

New loos could be installed along the Barbican as part of the Council’s plans to upgrade toilets and provide better facilities for day-trippers and regular water users.

People wandering on Plymouth’s fantastic waterfront will be able to answer the call of nature more easily from next summer as two sets of toilets are to be put in – one to replace dilapidated toilets at Elphinstone car...

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Christmas present, past and future from the Plymouth Culture Board!

Crafty creatives, culture vultures, dancers, gardeners, actors and any groups who want to make a difference to where they live could be in line for a present that will help bring ideas to life.

The Vital Sparks project is launching its funding scheme which will ignite passion, imagination and a sense of can-do for groups who want to put on an event, a show, an exhibition, or create a...

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Land agreement to unlock new neighbourhood

A brand new school, desperately-needed homes for hundreds of families as well as new jobs, new business premises and a link road for the north of the city are all in a pipeline thanks to a package of land agreements to be discussed at Cabinet.

Plymouth people will reap the benefits of a deal that will herald the start of a new neighbourhood for Seaton as well as farmland and green...

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