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New report tackles problem of food insecurity in Plymouth
A new report is investigating community-led business solutions to manage the collection and distribution of food in Plymouth The Covid-19 pandemic has tipped households that were ‘just managing’ to make ends meet into food insecurity, research has shown. …
Plymouth gets funding boost from new Community Renewal Fund
Two Plymouth projects have been awarded over a million pounds between them in the Government’s new Community Renewal Fund. Plymouth’s trailblazer National Marine Park has been awarded £655,873 while the Stonehouse Union is to receive £542,893. The funding …
1,165,000 customers filed a tax return in the South West last year
More than 10.7 million customers completed their 2019/20 tax return by 31 January 2021 and 1,165,000 were from the South West, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal. The deadline to complete the 2020/21 Self Assessment tax return is 31 January 2022. …
Delivering on big ticket transport issues
Progress on big ticket transport issues were in the spotlight at this week's Cabinet as the City Council’s administration signed off four more of its commitments. Tackling congestion and improving public transport on one of our busiest roads, the Woolwell …
Plymouth businesses encouraged to become net zero heroes
New, free support is now available to help Plymouth businesses become carbon neutral. The ‘Make it Net Zero - Plymouth’ programme, delivered by SWMAS Ltd on behalf of Plymouth City Council, will give businesses the advice and guidance they need to become …
Local people illuminate their ideas using solar power
Harnessing solar power in Smart Citizens and Art and Energy Workshop Local people have been harnessing the power of solar energy and digital technology to create their own sustainable illuminated artworks, in workshops hosted by Plymouth College of Art’s …
Launching the Upcycled Glass Company in South Devon
Following a successful Crowdfunder campaign, the newly founded glass company plans to build a sustainable glassblowing workshop on Brimpts Farm, Dartmoor Ian Hankey , Principal Technician at Fab Lab Plymouth in Plymouth College of Art , recently completed …
Organisations across Plymouth open their doors for the Fab City Plymouth Open Day 2021
Local projects and organisations across Plymouth opened their doors as part of the first Fab City Plymouth Open Day, celebrating Plymouth’s status as the first UK Fab City. On 22 September, local projects and organisations across Plymouth opened their …
South West Highways proudly supports Armed Forces Week in Plymouth
South West Highways (SWH) are supporting Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day for the 6 th year running; providing a vital infrastructure service for the both the Rehabilitation Triathlon and Plymouth Armed Forces Day. SWH is a construction company based in …
Your views on Civic Square restoration
We’re finalising our plans to restore and upgrade the Civic Square and want to know what you think. We’re hoping to start work on the square early next year to restore its most important heritage features, while at the same time re-imagining it for the …