News & Insights

The Devon & Cornwall Training Provider Network is currently supporting the Education & Skills Funding Agency & Devon County Council in gaining information and feedback from a range of stakeholders across the Heart of the South West LEP.  With this in mind...

Rights to fish in UK waters were one of the final stumbling blocks to the completion of Brexit negotiations. Under the deal, the UK will not have immediate control over its waters as promised by some Leave campaigners and UK fishermen will be able to fish far less...

Businesses across Torbay can apply now for cash grants to cushion the financial impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. Torbay Council, who are administering 7 million in grant funds from national Government for Torbay businesses, has opened up the application form on...

This year celebrating Halloween will be very different from previous years. As infection rates are rising in our local area it’s important that we all play our part to continue to follow the guidance on staying safe. Due to the rule of six which, applies both indoors...

October half-term is upon us, and whether you live in Torbay and are looking of ways to keep the children entertained or if you are visiting the area, please remember that the rules around COVID-19 still apply. Dr Caroline Dimond, Director of Public Health, said;...

Councillors have approved the scheme for the Pier Point restaurant next to the Princess Theatre at Torquay. The work will involve increasing the size of the building to include an area currently used as outside seating. The restaurant will also take over part of the...

Torquay is poised for a much-needed pick-me-up tonic amid all the doom and gloom of Covid-19. It is understood the Government is about to confirm £750,000 funding as part of a Town Deal initiative which could eventually see a £25 million investment to breathe new life...

I am in my third-year of my Geography degree at the University of Reading. I am starting my dissertation research using questionnaires (through Microsoft Forms) to understand how intensifying storms are affecting businesses in coastal communities in Devon. My...

South West Business Council, supported by the Heart of the South West LEP, has been asked by Great Western Railway to canvass the views of business community on the future of train travel.  This is more than just trying to understand whether people will use...

The Growth Support Kickstart Team is delighted to announce that businesses operating in the tourism sector are invited to apply for the second round of the Kickstart Grant Scheme when the application window reopens at midday on Monday (21 September). After the initial...