Government calls on shopworkers for views on violence at work
The government has launched a call for evidence to tackle violence and abuse against shop staff. The call is open for 12 weeks and asks organisations and individuals to contribute to the government’s understanding of the problem. Responses are particularly encouraged...
Cornish hotels fight working condition stereotypes
Cornish hotels are coming together to counter the perceptions of working in the hospitality industry of long hours, weekend work, low scale pay and strict management style in the kitchens. Two hotels in particular are encouraging a work life balance within the...
Exeter College Officially Opens New Apprenticeships and Employment Hub
Exeter College has officially launched its new Queen Street Apprenticeships and Employment Hub. The Hub launch took place with a lunch time celebration and official opening by special guest David Ralph, Chief Executive of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise...
Brexit: rebuilding relationships and resilience
An impact and innovation project funded by the University of Plymouth. Whatever the outcome of the current Brexit negotiations, the process has revealed the need to find ways of building positive relationships. For businesses in Cornwall and Devon this may mean...
Exeter community driving movement to be launched by May
Ambitious plans to make city a global leader in low vehicle emissions outlined. A new movement to slash vehicle emissions through the actions of drivers, rather than government policy, is being pioneered in Exeter by connected car technology developer Lightfoot –...
Awards seeking excellence in business across the region
The 2019 Excellence in Business Training Awards is opening for entries from the 1st April 2019. Now in its twelfth year, the awards are hosted by CCB Training part of The Cornwall College Group and attract hundreds of applications from large and small companies from...
Spaces for free Business Festival nearly gone!
Local company leaders are being urged to take advantage of a free business festival at Dartington Hall. Around 20 places are left for the Fast Track to Growth annual Business Festival, taking place at the historic venue in Devon on Wednesday April 24. The festival is...
GA Solicitors Advises Café with a Twist
A new and innovative café is set to open in Plymouth’s city centre after commercial advice was provided by established Plymouth law firm, GA Solicitors. Almost £40,000 will be invested into the space, converting a 2,400 sq ft retail outlet into an innovative and...
Exeter College A Levels Top 10% Nationally for Outstanding Progress
Exeter College is in the top 10% nationally - for the second consecutive year - for the outstanding progress of its A Level learners. The college has been awarded a 2018 Alps Certificate of Outstanding Progress, achieving a top 10% national position. This is compared...
Innovative businesses invited to pitch to key influencers and investors
Pitchfest 2019 applications now open to South West entrepreneurs Innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs with high growth potential seeking investment are encouraged to apply for Pitchfest 2019, a pitching competition being run as part of Venturefest South West on 17...
South Devon College Announces New Principal & CEO
South Devon College is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurence Frewin as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer. Following the retirement of the existing Principal, Stephen Criddle OBE, at the end of the 2018/19 academic year, Laurence will take up...
Help shape a Local Industrial Strategy for Cornwall and Scilly
Businesses and organisations across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being urged to help shape a Local Industrial Strategy to drive economic growth and job creation in the next 10 years. The Government has tasked every Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in England...
