Commuters in the South West spend the equivalent of five working weeks travelling to and from work every year, according to a TUC survey released today.
TUC analysis of figures from the Labour Force Survey, which compares pre-recession commute times (2006) with the most recent available figures (2012), shows men in the region spend an average of 53.4 minutes a day commuting (an increase of 1.6% over six years), while women spend an average of 41.2 minutes (an increase of 0.4%). This works out at 4.45 hours a week, or 195.8 hours a year – the equivalent of five working weeks....
Some people in Exeter who are currently exempt from paying council tax will probably have to pay a small monthly charge next year.
The government has decided to abolish the council tax benefit scheme that supports residents on a low income to pay their council tax bill.
Instead, the responsibility for providing that support will transfer to local councils beginning next April. The cut in government funding means Exeter will need to save over £1 million in the first year alone.
Everyone, apart from pensioners (who are protected by law), will have to pay something...
A Bristol-based sealant specialist has employed a new contracts manager to lead the company’s expansion in the South West of England, which will include a new office in Exeter.
Joe Prowse, who is originally from Torquay, has been taken on by S&D Sealants, who specialise in the supply and fit of sealants and mastics to the construction trade across England, Scotland and Wales.
Mr Prowse has over 15 years’ experience in the mastics industry and will be responsible for building recognition of the S&D brand and winning new clients for the company. He...
The amount of money lost to doorstep crime in parts of the West Country has doubled during the past two years, according to new figures.
Council trading standards teams in Devon, Torbay, North Somerset and Poole and have reported increases in complaints from residents about rogue traders.
In Devon just over £50,000 was reported to be lost to doorstep crime in 2010, whereas the figure this year is already almost £100,000.
However, these figures are just an indication of the actual amount of money people have lost, which is undoubtedly far...
A 24-acre development site off Harrington Lane in Pinhoe, Exeter, has been purchased by housebuilder Redrow. The new site, The Harrington’s, comes with detailed planning permission for 230 properties consisting of 172 private homes, plus 58 affordable houses and a care home. Infrastructure works will commence imminently, with show homes and the first properties being available in early spring 2013.
The Harrington’s, formerly the Brick Works, is situated just outside Pinhoe, Exeter, on the edge of the Devonshire countryside. The underutilized brownfield site will be brought...
A judge has dismissed an appeal by a South Devon-based licensed slaughter man and fallen stock collector who was convicted of offences under Animal By-Products regulations last month following an investigation by Devon County Council.
His Honour Judge Gilbert QC told Andrew Goatman, 33 of North Huish, South Brent, that he had already been dealt extremely leniently and there was no merit in his appeal. He ordered Mr Goatman to pay an additional £250 towards prosecution costs for the appeal, and warned that had it not been for the mitigation offed on his behalf, he would...
Exeter Corn Exchange will host an evening of traditional Indian music, dancing and food on Friday 23 November.
The Bhangra Extravaganza will feature Bristol based band RSVP. They have played with the biggest names in Bhangra including Malkit Singh, the Dhol Foundation and Transglobal Underground as well as artists such as Fun-da-mental and Peter Gabriel. The band has appeared at Glastonbury, Larmer Tree, Reading and Respect festivals.
Tickets for this event, which is supported by the Asian Arts Agency, cost £20 and include a buffet meal provided by Exeter Friends of...
Will you help Santa out and bring the gift of a home to over 40 young homeless people this Christmas?
Join dozens of Santas on Saturday 8th December as they abseil 100ft down the @Renslade offices to tackle youth homelessness across Devon. This sponsored event will help Exeter YMCA continue to provide 15,000 nights of supported accommodation each year. To find out more about the difference your support is making in the lives of young people click here .
A Santa costume is provided for every participant and the event is run by professionals who will give you all the...
The University of Exeter will be celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week between 12th-18th November 2012, a worldwide campaign to raise awareness and encourage entrepreneurship.
The week is being organised in joint partnership between the University’s Employability and Graduate Development team, the Students’ Guild and the Innovation Centre.
When: 12th-18th November 2012 Where: Exeter and Tremough campuses
What’s on?
The University will be hosting a number of exciting events dedicated to drawing out and developing the entrepreneurial talent of our students...
New poll findings from YouGov commissioned by charities Grandparents Plus, the Family and Parenting Institute and Family Lives show huge backing for better financial and practical help for grandparents raising children because their parents can’t look after them.
81% of adults in the South west of England think grandparents and other relatives bringing up a child should receive practical help from their local council, and 71% think they should receive a financial allowance. This rises to 84% of adults who think grandparents should get a financial allowance if they are on...
