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Some services to relocate from Exeter Bus Station as work starts on redevelopment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/23/2018 - 12:53pm

The start of enabling works needed to redevelop Exeter Bus Station means some services will relocate from the current site in June, the City Council and Stagecoach have revealed.

From Sunday, June 17, some services will temporarily relocate to nearby dedicated stands on street.

Seven bays will remain in use at the bus station.

Details of the relocated services are highlighted below.

This arrangement will stay in place throughout the period of construction to create a new Exeter Bus Station, which is expected to open in the winter of 2020.

The new bus...

Housebuilder brings £24 million investment to local area

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, has built 520 homes in the south west during the past year and brought around £24 million to communities where it is constructing new developments.

The figures form part of the company’s socio-economic footprint, and reveal just how the local economy has benefitted from the new housing.

The Exeter-based division - which also includes David Wilson Homes - has made more than £15 million in contributions to councils, as well as for infrastructure and affordable housing for local people...

CPRE Devon challenges house building figures - commissioning research to establish the real demand for new homes

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Mon, 01/15/2018 - 12:21pm

The Devon Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England is commissioning evidence-based research to question the number of new homes that need to be built on greenfield sites to meet the county’s housing needs.

At a meeting in Exeter next week, CPRE Devon will announce the appointment of independent consultants to carry out a proper analysis of the figures used to justify the building of tens of thousands of new homes across Devon over the next ten years.

Around one hundred and fifty individuals and organisations have already booked to attend CPRE Devon’s free seminar “...

Development Conference declared a success

A development conference for PAs and key office staff from across the South West has been declared a huge success, with a 40 per cent growth in attendance on last year.

The event was staged in Bristol by the Exeter PA Network and offered training, development and networking for executive assistants, personal assistants, secretaries and administrators.

And building on the success of this event, organisers have already begun to plan next year’s conference.

Attendees travelled from as far as Launceston, Neath and Guildford. Some of the region’s largest employers were...

Designs published for public consultation on new Water Sports Centre for Exmouth

Exeter-based sustainable property developer, Grenadier, has published its designs for a new water sports facility for Exmouth, and is encouraging members of the community to participate in public consultation on the plans.

The proposed not-for-profit scheme, which would provide training and changing facilities alongside an outdoor events space and eateries, is intended to enhance Exmouth’s waterfront, water sports heritage and leisure amenities. Offering immediate beach access, the venue is expected to provide services throughout the year.

Grenadier has confirmed it will...

Developers pull out of scheme to extend Princesshay shopping centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/25/2017 - 7:23pm

The Crown Estate and its partner TH Real Estate have today announced that they are no longer able to progress the proposed extension to the Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter due to current market conditions.

The proposals, first submitted for planning approval in July 2015, had included a redevelopment of the bus and coach station site into new restaurants, shops and a cinema. The partnership was committed to providing a successful development for Exeter, which required the right mix of shops and restaurants to take the space. Unfortunately in the current market, many retailers...

How do you unlock potential in every employee?

Event Date: 
10/08/2017 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Venue: 
Hotel du Vin, Exeter, EX2 4HY

People have always had, and will always have, the greatest influence on productivity, excellence and quality, but only if leaders can unleash the talent in their employees and give them more autonomy while maintaining effective accountability.

Creating a coaching culture in an organisation allows leaders to truly understand their employees, and to get the very best from them, whilst creating an environment where employees feel trusted, supported and energised – all key for business success.

Leaders today have many challenges when it comes to guiding and influencing the...

David Wilson Homes site manager in Devon named one of best in country

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/16/2017 - 10:01pm

Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, is celebrating after one of its site managers achieved success in a top national competition to find the best in the country.

David Wilson Homes’ Andy Robson who works at The Nursery is Ottery St Mary has won a prestigious Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The awards recognise the best run sites in the country and are the highest industry accolade a site manager can achieve.

This year Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has won 73...

Exeter City's grandstand seats go up for sale

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2017 - 11:34am

EXETER City supporters will have the opportunity to own a historic piece of their beloved club when work starts this summer on a new grandstand at St James Park.

Around £3.5million worth of improvements are scheduled at the ground over the coming year. At the centre of this work will be the demolition of the Old Grandstand, which is sponsored by Stagecoach, and is the oldest structure at the ground, dating back to 1926.

The football club is working with Exeter City Council, which owns the stand, to give fans the opportunity to buy seats before it is demolished.

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Network's special event to focus on mental toughness

One of the area’s most successful networking groups is helping its members prepare for the future at a special development session in June.

Spaces are still available at Exeter PA Network’s formal development event, which is focussing on ‘hardiness and resilience’ and takes place at the Deer Park Hotel, near Honiton, on Thursday, June 22.

It is the network’s second development event this year and always proves very popular with members. Kim Glover, founder of the network, which now has more than 500 members, said the evening promised to be very informative for attendees....

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