Plymouth is one of the country’s major cities, proud of its naval and commercial heritage and ambitious in it plans for the future.
Plymouth City Council is committed to growth and making sure that our economy continues to strengthen, so that, as Britain’s Ocean City, we are a leading destination of choice for both business and visitors.
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Senior Economic Development Officer to support our key businesses and main economic sectors, ultimately with a view to retaining/increasing inward investment in Plymouth, delivering projects which drive good economic growth and well paid jobs.
This is a varied and demanding role where no two days will be the same and you will be liaising with senior stakeholders across the city and further afield. It is an ideal opportunity to grow your understanding of the exciting economic development taking place currently and be at the heart of transformational projects which are creating the next generation of high value sustainable jobs.
Closing date: Monday 10th October 2022
Plymouth’s city centre could be made an investment zone by the Government, unlocking millions of pounds of investment for much-needed housing and business growth.
Plymouth is one of 38 authorities invited to work in partnership with the Government to create an investment zone to attract investment and unleash growth.
Details of what Plymouth’s investment zone could entail will be part of a business plan that will be submitted to Government but is expected to include interventions designed to speed up the delivery of proposed housing, retail and mixed use development. Interventions could include:
- Lower taxes – businesses in designated sites will benefit from time-limited tax benefits
- Accelerated development – with designated development sites to release more land for housing and commercial development and to support accelerated development. The planning process could also be radically streamlined. Development sites may be co-located with, or separate to, tax sites, depending on what makes most sense for the local economy.
- Wider support for local growth – for example, through greater control over local growth funding for areas
Green Tourism have today announced that they have extended the opportunity for tourism, leisure, cultural, heritage and hospitality businesses in Plymouth to take advantage of a fully funded registration onto the programme, until 31 December 2022.
The sector-leading partnership coordinated between Destination Plymouth, and Green Tourism has been created to support Plymouth’s position as a leader in sustainable tourism, and will help support business across the city to achieve sustainable growth.
Businesses taking advantage of the extended deadline will also benefit from free expert support to help them reach their sustainability goals, with the aim of gaining the internationally recognised Green Tourism Standard.
The programme includes a series of webinars with Green Tourism which will show businesses the benefits of enhancing sustainability practices to attract the rapidly expanding, green-minded tourism and corporate events segment.
For businesses wishing to find out more about this important environmental and sustainable opportunity and to apply directly, please visit the Green Tourism webpage.
British Art Show is a landmark touring exhibition that celebrates the vitality of recent art made in Britain. British Art Show 9 explores three important themes – healing, care and reparative history; tactics for togetherness; and imagining new futures.
In Plymouth, the exhibition will be centred on the migration of bodies, peoples, plants, objects, ideas and forms; taking inspiration from and referencing the role it's played in Britain’s colonial past, as well as the encounters between British and other cultures that have and continue to enrich our society.
Come and experience the work of 37 artists working in painting, photography, sculpture, installation and film in the UK’s most exciting touring exhibition of contemporary art.
Would you like your business advert to be seen by thousands of local residents and visitors to Plymouth every day?
Plymouth City Council are now offering advertising opportunities on our assets, including:
- lighting column banners,
- roundabout and landscape verge advertising
- A0 posters in 4 of our city centre car parks
These opportunities are in prime locations which are seen by many residents, commuters and visitors to our vibrant city. A single advertising banner could be seen by up to 16,000 vehicles each day.
Advertising on our assets is a cost effective, unique, and highly visual method of getting your business seen. It can increase your brand awareness, attract new customers and increase sales. All income generated will be reinvested into critical Council services.
A Plymouth factory has been awarded a multi-million-pound Government weapons contract to develop tech for missiles.
Collins Aerospace, based in Southway, has been chosen to develop the inertial sensor because it is the only UK company which has shown it can develop and manufacture the futuristic technology for the military market.
On Friday 23 September 2022, Retain Limited group of companies held a grand opening day for their office based at 44/46B Estover Close, Forresters Business Park, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7PL.
The three-in-one contractor has experts in industrial and commercial roofing, scaffolding installation, safety netting and access solutions, and roof-mounted solar PV design and fixtures. The group of companies found a unique space in the market to offer clients a structured approach by eliminating the need for multiple contractors and streamlining the process by being a one-point, trusted contact for clients. This approach both builds a strong client-contractor relationship and clear communication between project site workers.
The event was well attended, with an office full of guests witnessing the cutting of the red ribbon and presentation of the Retain Limited plaque. After the official, grand opening, everyone tucked into a delicious complimentary buffet and Prosecco. Retain Limited also provided free tote bags full of Retain Limited goodies, including a Retain Limited business card and booklet, tape measure, mug, coaster, pen, wireless charger and stress ball.
To find out more about Retain Limited, see their website. Or you can get in touch with them on 0800 027 2244 or by contacting admin@retainlimited.com.
Rubix is the UK’s leading technical specialist distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, as well as supplying multiple value-added services. Represented in 23 countries, Rubix Plymouth is just one of the many branches, which span across the breadth of the UK, providing customers with quick and easy access to more than 5 million products, from bearings, power transmission, and fluid power through to tools and health and safety products. Did you know that Rubix Plymouth has a trade counter which is open to trade and public alike? Come and visit the team.
To visit your local Plymouth branch, visit: Rubix, Unit 4, Phoenix Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 7YP. Tel: 01752 692700. Email: plymouth@rubix.co.uk
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub have pulled together a page of resources and tools to help provide support in the cost of living.
Here are quick links to cost of living and energy related schemes and guidance.
See the full list of support on the HotSW Growth Hub webpage below.
The Business Secretary has widened eligibility of Start Up Loans scheme to businesses trading for up to 3 years.
An £884 million loan scheme for new businesses is to be greatly expanded, delivering much needed finance to the UK’s array of innovative start-ups, the Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced.
The Start Up Loans programme has provided more than 95,000 loans to start-ups across the UK since its inception in June 2012, offering an average of just over £9,000 in support.
With 33,000 new loans available, the programme’s eligibility will be expanded to support businesses trading for up to 3 years, up from 2 years. Businesses can apply immediately under the new criteria.
A new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide help with the cost of gas and electricity for all non-domestic customers, including all UK businesses and voluntary and public sector organisations. The scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs for energy usage from 1 October to 31 March.
Customers do not need to take action or apply to the scheme to access the support, which will automatically be applied to bills. After three months, there will be a review into the operation of the scheme to inform decisions on further support after March 2023.
The level of price reduction for each business will depend on their contract type and circumstances. A parallel scheme, based on the same criteria and offering comparable support but recognising the different market fundamentals, will be established in Northern Ireland.
Thank you to all the childcare providers and training organisations who attended the Careers Event at Central Park on Friday 23 September:
- Green Shoots Pre-school
- Freshlings Nursery UCSP
- Tops Day Nurseries
- Achievement Training
- City College
This was a fantastic opportunity for providers to raise the profile of childcare, meet important dignitaries and make good future links.
The feedback from the providers who attended was incredibly positive and we are pleased that all childcare providers who attended are wanting to be involved in future events.
The students enjoyed the activities provided and providers certainly changed student's views on a career in childcare leaving a number of students agreeing to volunteer and pursue apprenticeships. All of this would not have been possible without the passion and dedication of those providers who attended.
For further information on the latest events, visit Invest Plymouth's event page
If you have a Plymouth event you'd like promoted, you can submit your own events here
Carbon Footprint Workshop
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | 5 October
As part of the Green Tourism programme we have teamed up with SWMAS Make it Net Zero Programme and are pleased to offer your business a fully funded carbon foot print exercise.
Meet the Business Success and Leadership Expert
Oceansgate/Meet the Expert | Endeavour House, PL1 4RW | 5 October
In this workshop, Claire Oatway, a leadership coach-consultant and founder of Neon Juno will cover ‘The Battle for Talent Gets Personal’, a three-hour leadership and strategy boot camp that will bring new insights to even the most seasoned business owner.
An Introduction to Green Tourism
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | 6 October
The team at Green Tourism are delivering series of interactive webinars exclusively for businesses in the region. This workshop will be delivered by Fiona and Clare from Green Tourism.
Meet the Low Carbon and Sustainability Expert
Oceansgate/Meet the Expert | Castlehill Work Hub, EX38 8AA | 12 October
In this workshop, Martin Slocombe, Director, Commercial Energy advisor, 361 Energy CIC will explore ‘Understanding what Carbon and the Environment means to your business’, and will offer practical advice on how to survive today’s energy crisis volatility, environmental legislation change, and competitive pressures and how being ‘sustainable’ is no longer enough.
NHS and Care Recruitment Fair
One Devon | Future Inn Plymouth, PL6 5ZD | 14 October
If you have ever thought of a career in the health or care sector in Plymouth, then why not come along to this shared event that brings together the major employers within the city for a major recruitment fair? You can meet staff from a variety of different fields and see if there's something that suits you.
Green Edge Training
Green Edge/Destination Plymouth | 3 November
The one-day Green Edge training course gives managers and owners in all types of business a better understanding of green tourism and how it impacts on their organisation. It enables participants to develop clear plans to cut costs, improve sustainability and reap the environmental, marketing and bottom-line benefits of embracing green tourism.
Meet the Winter Marketing Social Media Expert
Oceansgate/Meet the Expert | Endeavour House, PL1 4RW | 9 November
In this workshop, Scott Grenney of Eddystone Media will offer practical advice and tools to boost your online business presence and make the most of the winter season to reach wider audiences.
Destination Plymouth Tourism Conference 2022
Destination Plymouth | Duke of Cornwall | 16 November
Join us on Wednesday 16 November 2022 for our annual conference which we are delighted to be hosting at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth. Registration starts 9.30am and conference closes 4pm. Tickets for the conference cost £20 and include a buffet lunch and refreshments. Concessions / Students £10
Meet the Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Expert
Oceansgate/Meet the Expert | Endeavour House, PL1 4RW | 24 November
In this workshop, Martin Slocombe, Director, Commercial Energy advisor, 361 Energy CIC will explore ‘Understanding what Carbon and the Environment means to your business’, and will offer practical advice on how to survive today’s energy crisis volatility, environmental legislation change, and competitive pressures and how being ‘sustainable’ is no longer enough.
Phase Two of Industrial Fuel Switching Competition Now Open
The Industrial Fuel Switching Competition supports innovation in the development of pre-commercial fuel switch and fuel switch enabling technology for the industrial sector, to help industry switch from high to lower carbon fuels.
A total of £55 million is being competitively awarded to projects that can help develop a wide range of industrial fuel switching solutions. Funding will be awarded through SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) contracts, providing 100% funding for pre-commercial solutions, via a two-phase process – feasibility and demonstration.
Applicants need to register by 11 November 2022 if they plan to apply to the competition.
Funding for Innovators Developing Products or Services to Benefit People Living with Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme is open to engineers, designers, developers, innovators and entrepreneurs with an idea for a product or service that will change the lives of people affected by dementia.
The programme offers a year-long partnership including investment up to a value of £100,000, an expert ‘innovation buddy’ from the Alzheimer’s Society to develop ideas and an opportunity to test a product or service with people affected by dementia.
The deadline for applications is 25 October 2022.
2023 Unloc Young Entrepreneurs Challenge
Financial awards, a mentorship package and pro-bono support are available to young entrepreneurs based in the United Kingdom and Europe to accelerate their business idea or start-up.
The Grand Prize Winner receives a £10,000/€11,000 grant, a mentorship package and pro-bono support. Each finalist receives a £1,000/€1,100 cash injection. All shortlisted finalists will also receive the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge Masterclass Support Programme.
The 2023 competition will open for entries on 3 October 2022 and close to entries on 20 January 2023.
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