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Welcome to the Autumn edition of East Devon’s business news where you will find advice to check your business needs in the Brexit checker. Don’t delay: advice is tailored for your business, addressing crucial changes for your sector.
New planning lead for Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
 East Devon District Council have appointed Frances Wadsley as Simplified Planning Project Manager for the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. Frances will bring forward Local Development Orders (LDOs) on four key sites in the Enterprise Zone: Exeter Science Park, Skypark, AirPark and Cranbrook town centre. The LDOs will make the planning process simpler and quicker, stimulating investment in the sites.
Call for small businesses: check your business with Brexit checker
Small businesses in East Devon should prepare for Brexit by making use of the free online tool which can advise on specific business needs.
Local businesses can access advice and resources to make sure they are as ready as they can be during this period of uncertainty.
Training grants for customs processes
Traders, businesses and hauliers can access grants for training on customs processes and help to ensure the smoothest possible flow at the border by being ready to comply with new customs and regulatory controls.
 The Propeller Group in Exmouth has been successfully growing its collaborative incubator space in Exmouth after East Devon District Council’s Economic Development team developed a successful pitch for discretionary rate relief to help establish the initiative which highlighted its many tangible local economic benefits.
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