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Government’s Rural Productivity Plan launched

16/09/2015 By Matt Day Leave a Comment

The Government has published a plan to increase productivity growth in England’s rural areas.

The plan outlines policies aimed at boosting the rural economy, including improvements to digital and transport infrastructure, and investment in education and skills. The 10-point plan summary is below.

1. Extensive, fast and reliable broadband services

2. High quality, widely available mobile communications

3. Modern transport connections

4. Access to high quality education and training

5. Expanded apprenticeships in rural areas

6. Enterprise Zones in rural areas

7. Better regulation and improved planning for rural businesses

8. More housing

9. Increased availability of affordable childcare

10. Devolution of power

To read more, click here…

www.gov.uk/government/publications/towards-a-one-nation-economy-a-10-point-plan-for-boosting-rural-productivity

Action on Parking

16/09/2015 By Matt Day 1 Comment

The 2 car park surveys have been handed to the town council with our recommendations for 20 allocated spaces for shoppers with a 2 hour maximum stay and more residents parking elsewhere in town.

The unique selling point for Wiveliscombe are the free car parks however the spaces available for shoppers have reduced over the last year which is hampering the sustainability of the retailers in the town centre.

The town council are going to contact Taunton Deane to find out what assets they hold in Wiveliscombe. A representative of the town council is meeting people who took over the running of the Dulverton car park to find out more. Other recommendations from the survey included a pull in bus stop/ loading bay in the square and a loading bay in West Street and better signage for Croft Way car park.

Winning Public Sector Contracts – Weds 26 March

14/03/2014 By Wivey & 10 PBG Leave a Comment

Winning Public Sector Contracts – Weds 26 March

Free Session at Somerset Cricket Club : 8 – 10 am

Taunton Deane BC are running a morning session on winning public sector contracts.

It’s ideal for small businesses, including electricians and plumbers, who want to be approved for Council work, as well as for larger businesses.

For more info, please see the flyer below:

The session is free, but you do need to book in advance Click Here >>>