A national homebuilder is continuing to lay foundations for success in the South West with continued growth, and commitment to a long-term apprenticeship scheme. With regional offices already in the Midlands and the South East, Bovis Homes opened its Exeter office in 2013 with just six members of staff. Now, with more than 100 staff based in Exeter and its surrounding developments in locations like Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Dawlish and Teignmouth, the national homebuilder is expanding its apprenticeship scheme, firmly concreting its position in the South West with the promise of...
Labour's national housing spokesman has singled out Exeter for praise for its record of delivering affordable housing, but warns the city's job will be harder because of the latest policies from Government.
During a visit to Exeter tomorrow, John Healey will highlight the fact that Exeter has built more affordable homes for rent than any other council in the South West, but he'll warn the shift in Government policy towards homes to buy for £250,000 will make the city's housing affordability crisis worse. He will also criticise Government plans to force housing associations to sell...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking residents of Cranbrook to be considerate when parking outside their homes.
The Service is becoming increasingly concerned that fire crews could be seriously delayed getting to an emergency incident because of inconsiderate parking.
Roads on which the fire service are experiencing problems include:
Seven Acres
Alma Villa Rise
The end of Barn Orchard
Yarlington Mill
Post Coach Way (between Brooks Warren and the country park)
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping growing numbers of people to live longer in their own homes, says Devon County Council. Many people though are simply unaware of the vast range of technologies available on the market, which could greatly enhance their quality of life. And many care providers - care home owners, personal care providers, day centre providers - may also not be aware how new technologies could be helping their business, as well as the people they support, the Council says. The Council has organised an event in Cullompton on Tuesday 1 March, to...
A unique partnership between the UK’s best known homebuilder and the RSPB promises to see more wildlife-friendly housing developments being built in the area, giving nature a new home.
Barratt Homes has signed an agreement - the first of its kind in the UK – with the RSPB to boost natural habitats at its developments in Exeter using updated landscaping and new guidance.
As the country’s urban wildlife struggles, with 60% of plants and animals facing decline, it is hoped that this agreement between the major homebuilder and conservation charity will help boost biodiversity...
The South West’s housing market has seen a rise in demand following the Government’s recent announcement that stamp duty is set to increase for buy-to-let investors, the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.
The RICS UK Residential Market Survey, December 2015, has shown that demand for new properties in the South West rose at the fastest pace in seven months with Chartered Surveyors citing a rush to beat April’s stamp duty rise as the reason.
From April, buy-to-let investors will be required to pay 3% more in stamp duty charges...
Communities involved in East Devon’s pioneering recycling trials have made a spectacular effort to recycle almost 60% of their waste every week.
Latest figures from the first three months of the trials which started last September, show that the 1,367 recycling trial households in Exmouth (The Colony) and new Feniton have collectively thrown away almost 18 tonnes less rubbish – equivalent to almost two double decker buses!
Residents in the two areas are trialling a new scheme where they can now collect cardboard and mixed plastics, along with their usual extensive number of...
Line Up is an exhibition of contemporary hand-made objects, curated by interior stylist and author Sania Pell. First on show at London’s Flow gallery, the exhibition has now reached Devon, and reveals the art of interior design as seen in magazines such as Wallpaper and Elle Decoration.
Inspiration for the show derived from the collections at Kettle’s Yard historic house and gallery (Cambridge), where curator Jim Ede integrated his own art and craft collections into the setting of his domestic home. The 17 artists Pell has selected are frequently featured in her editorial shoots....
People in Exeter who are receiving a single person’s discount on their council tax but shouldn’t be, are being urged to let the City Council know about their change in circumstances.
Those who receive a 25 per cent reduction on their bill as single occupancy residents will soon be checked to make sure that the reductions are correct.
The checks form part of the Council’s measures to prevent and detect fraud and protect the public purse.
Capita Local Government Services has been appointed to carry out a comprehensive review of 18,000 single person discounts. They...
Exeter Axhayes cat protection adoption centre has many cats and kittens all looking for new loving homes. Two of the longer stayers are Maria and Coby.
Coby is a 6 year old Devon Rex. This handsome boy finds himself here after his owner had to move house and sadly couldn’t take him with her. He is friendly and enjoys a lap to sit when he’s in the mood. As you see he’s a stunning Devon Rex, he is looking for a home with someone who has knowledge of the breed so they can meet all of his needs. This may require living as an indoor cat to protect his coat from the elements.
