buildings

Appeal after spate of derelict building fires

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are issuing an urgent warning about the danger of derelict buildings, after the recent fires at the Quality Hotel in Plymouth. People are putting themselves and those that work for the emergency services at risk.

In the last few weeks fire crews from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been called to tackle two deliberate...

Community buildings and land acquisition plans drawn up

Guidelines which will help the Council put control of buildings and land into the hands of local communities have been drawn up.

Plymouth is setting out how its co-operative values can be spread throughout the community by encouraging groups or organisations to acquire Council-owned buildings under a community asset transfer. Enabling local people and community groups to have greater...