To mark completion of the external works to High Street Flats, completed by Mi-space on behalf of Plymouth Community Homes, a community planting event is being held on Friday 28th April 2017 between 3pm and 5pm, as a final farewell and a thank you to the residents.
The event will be attended by local Councillor Sue McDonald, along with the local residents, Plymouth Community Homes and...
M&S colleagues and customers across Devon have joined forces in a special volunteering initiative that has had a big impact on 24 local charities.
Nine M&S stores from Plymouth to Exeter took part in Spark Something Good, which saw more than 300 volunteers give up over 2,653 hours for free, in order to make a positive difference.
Plymouth and Exeter set to undertake 24 projects over seven days
M&S stores across Plymouth and Exeter are calling on local residents to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good by joining over 100 M&S employees in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects over seven days.
Spark Something Good will see 24 projects at the heart of local...
Dedicated Website Provides Quick and Easy Access to Services and Support for the Armed Forces Community
A dedicated website has launched that makes it quick and easy for members of the Armed Forces Community in Devon to access key services including health, financial and welfare.
The Devon Forces Family (DFF) website www.devonforcesfamily.org.uk is an online directory of...
New research released to celebrate Small Charity Week (13-18 June) reveals that the South West is a community-minded region, embracing small local charities and community groups and the charitable services they provide. Findings show that almost half of residents in the South West have received the support of local charities in their community, with 78% of those having benefitted directly from...
A new renewable energy league table reveals which counties have the most solar panels installed across England and Wales. The South West comes out top, with Cornwall taking first place and Devon hot on its heels.
The renewables industry is an important source of jobs, with more than 10,000 in the South West, including 2,800 in the solar sector. There are 120,000 people employed in the...
Because of the success of Crowdfund Plymouth during its pilot year, the Council has announced a further £170,000 match funding will be made available from April.
Drop-in centres for those with hearing difficulties, fabulous film nights in great settings and a project designed to make fishing more sustainable, these are some of projects who have benefitted from Plymouth’s pioneering...
South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has acted for Ernesettle Community Solar Limited, part of the Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) group, advising on the funding and construction of a 4.1MW solar farm in Ernesettle, Plymouth.
PEC, an award-winning Community Benefit Society, was formed to help Plymouth residents change how they buy, use and generate energy. The dynamic community-led...
PLYMOUTH CITY LACROSSE CLUB have been crowned South West Champions after defeating Bath in the final round of the Plate competition.
On Saturday the Plymouth City Men's Lacrosse team travelled to Sherborne to defeat Bath in a historic 8-4 victory in the Cup Final. The boys in green have been made the South West Champions, and in only their first season!
People now have the opportunity to celebrate the life of a family pet by purchasing a 5-year memorial plaque at one of the new community orchards. For £210 people can have a memorial plaque on a granite plinth set within one of the newly planted orchards and meadows.
The new orchards at Central Park, Plympton Pathfields and Honicknowle Green will offer open green spaces for people to...
