Plymouth

Plymouth bids for ‘smarter travel’ funding

Plymouth City Council is bidding for a further £1.68 million from the Government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) to support ‘smarter travel’ projects.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has invited councils across England to bid for additional funding made available for projects that support the local economy, boost growth and reduce carbon emissions by promoting walking,...

New Director of Public Health is welcomed into new role

Kelechi Nnoaham has taken up his role of Director of Public Health at Plymouth City Council this week and is eager to get to grips with the challenges that lay ahead.

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Adult Social Care, extended a warm welcome to Kelechi who has taken over from Stephen Horsley, who has been the interim Director of Public Health since the...

Elphinstone toilets expected to be ready for Easter

Work has started on new toilets for the Barbican as part of the Council’s commitment to better facilities for day-trippers and regular water users.

Demolition work has already started on the run-down block in the Barbican’s Elphinstone car park and preparation work is underway to knock down the public toilets at Sutton Harbour’s Quay Point – opposite the Mayflower Visitor Centre – to...

Plymouth signs up to create the biggest free public Wi-Fi network in the South West

Visitors to Plymouth’s waterfront will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi on the move as early as this summer as the city signs up to create the biggest free public Wi-Fi network in the South West.

Plymouth City Council is to sign a concession contract with BT to roll out the network which will provide free coverage for the Waterfront, Royal William Yard and the City Centre.

And...

Lord Mayor Designate announces deputy

Lord Mayor Designate Councillor Michael Fox has announced that Councillor Pauline Murphy will serve as his deputy next year.

Councillor Murphy was born in Plymouth in 1959 and has represented the Efford and Lipson ward since 2010. She will be supported in her role by fellow ward councillor and partner of 14 years Councillor Brian Vincent.

Councillor Murphy has worked for DML,...

MP organises dementia information session

Alison Seabeck MP is looking for members of the public to sign up to attend a Dementia Friends information session on Tuesday 15 April 2014.

The one-hour session, that will take place in Plymouth University at 2pm, is part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends programme, an initiative launched in February 2013 to help members of the public understand what it might be like to live...

Did you witness an unprovoked assault in Plympton

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in an unprovoked attack as he walked home with his wife in Plympton.

The couple were heading home around 11pm on Saturday (29 March) when they were came across a man and a woman arguing near to the Sir Joshua Reynolds Pub at Plympton Ridgeway.

Words were exchanged between the two men and the male offender punched...

Who needs a Tardis?

Venue: 
Saltram House, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 12:00
Category: 

Step back in time and imagine yourself at Saltram 300 years ago with this family Garden tour.

Using your mind as a Tardis, journey through space and time to recreate the histories of Saltram.

One of our Saltram Tour Guides will set the scene and help children imagine life at the mansion with it's Garden as the backdrop. Hold on tight! Suitable for ages 5-12 years but will be flexible to suit the group.

Garden admission applies to non-members, under 5s free

More Information: email saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk

1pm-3.15pm, gates oen 11am, l ast...

Afghans win inaugural Exeter City OGOC Futsal trophy

Exeter based Afghani United were clear winners in Exeter City’s first ever One Game One Community five a side Futsal tournament which was held on Sunday (30 March).

The Afghans won every match to lift the inaugural trophy.

Players from local black and minority ethnic communities had been especially invited to participate at the event which was held in the University of...

Demolition to begin on Mayflower West Car Park

Work to demolish the Mayflower West car park and begin clearing the ground for a new multi-million pound intercity coach hub is set to start this month.

Demolition of the car park, which was closed last September due to its deteriorating structural condition, is expected to get under way just after the Easter break and take around 20 weeks to complete.

In its place are plans...

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