SWBC seeks new chief executive

Twenty years to the month since it was founded, the South West Business Council has been consolidating its progress and is seeking a new chief executive. The organisation, which has been ably served by Dr Robin Daniels in his capacity as interim chief executive, has been recruiting new board members…

Coast and Survival Wisdom launch mental health resilience advice

As a communications agency, Coast is certainly experienced in dealing with crisis situations. However, the recent Coronavirus pandemic represents an unprecedented challenge, on a global scale, and has caused widespread disruption to our daily lives. Over the coming weeks we will provide regular posts that will include coping strategies, helpful…

Launch of new Excellence in Place Leadership programme set to drive innovation

Developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT), in partnership with Amey, the Excellence in Place Leadership programme will bring together forward-thinking ‘thought leaders’ from across ADEPT to form a professional network. The aim is to create an enduring, self-sustaining and inclusive network of thought…

South West once again at the bottom of Government transport spending agenda

The Peninsula Rail Task Force (PRTF) is calling on the Government to review transport spending for the South West region in light of a recent report by the thinktank the Institute for Public Policy Research North (IPPR North). Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 2019 by IPPR North…