Plans to make pubs and clubs help pay to keep Plymouth’s streets safe and clean could be back on the table.
Plymouth City Council is to consult again on bringing in a late night levy for businesses that sell drink from 1am, so that those who make money from alcohol contribute more to the cost of clearing up and keeping the city safe.
A learning development officer from Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery has secured a research bursary set up by the family of a former long-serving member of staff.
Maureen Attrill worked at Museum and Art Gallery for nearly 33 years before her sudden death in February 2011.
During that time she demonstrated an immense commitment to developing the art collections, acquired...
Businesses in the City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) have voted ‘yes’ to a five year business plan that will see millions of pounds being invested into the future of Plymouth’s shopping district.
70 percent of businesses agreed to the new city centre BID which will see many projects take place including; strengthening PARC (Partnership Against Retail Crime), improving...
A slice of the countryside will soon be springing up at North Cross roundabout in Plymouth city centre as work starts on creating a wildflower haven.
Grassy banks and verges within the roundabout area are to be tilled to plant an mix of seed including cornflower, corn marigold, poppies, ox-eye daisy, red campion and white campion which will bring colour, nectar and visual appeal to the...
Plymouth City Council is asking people to help them ensure the safety and well-being of children who are being cared for by someone who is not a direct relative.
If you or someone you know is looking after somebody else’s child this could be a private fostering arrangement and the Council need to know.
Private fostering is when a child under 16 (under 18 if they have a...
A team of apprentices from Plymouth City Council have launched their bid to become apprenticeship team of the year.
Over the next six months they will be developing a community orchard near Lakeside Drive in Plymouth.
This bid is part of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge, the official search for the apprentice team of the year supported by the national apprenticeship service....
Over 2,500 new jobs, 5.6 million visitors to Plymouth, a two per cent rise new businesses, youth unemployment down by two per cent and a drop in people claiming job seekers allowance – that’s the results of a year’s concerted and sustained effort to create jobs and encourage growth in the city.
Council leader Tudor Evans outlined the achievements made over the last 12 months by...
A new selection of paintings can now been seen in Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery’s popular ‘Women in Art’ exhibition.
The exhibition, which will remain on display until 12 April 2014, showcases paintings, prints, ceramics and other works from the city’s permanent art collection. The works either portray or were created by women and cover a time period that spans the Renaissance...
Renewed National Bus Passes will be issued across Devon from next month. Devon County Council is re-issuing around 175,000 passes direct to registered addresses in the county without residents needing to re-apply, ahead of the deadline of 31 March.
The County Council has been promoting a campaign since March 2012, encouraging residents to contact Devon County Council if the...
