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Up to 163,000 jobs could be created following Devon and Somerset devolution deal


A devolution plan targeting Devon and Somerset could potentially support the creation of 163,000 jobs and provide a £4bn uplift to the economy by 2030, business and council leaders in the area have argued.

A deal of this type would lead to plans to boost productivity and wages, improve road, rail and broadband links and enable construction of homes for the region’s growing population.

Plans submitted for new housing development and sailing club in Wiltshire


Plans for building a new 300-home residential development and new sailing club at Westbury Sailing Lake have been submitted to Wiltshire Council, a news report could reveal.

The plans cover outline planning for up to 300 new homes, public open space, access and highways infrastructure including a bridge over the adjoining railway line.

South West records major economic growth, report suggests


The UK’s South West region is among the fastest expanding UK regions in 2015, according to a new report from EY.

According to the firm’s latest UK region and city economic forecast report, South West GVA grew by 2.5 per cent in 2015, up on the national average of 2.3 per cent. Additionally, employment growth of 1.5 per cent was also up on the UK average of 1.1 per cent.

New 2,000-home scheme could be built in Plymouth


A development featuring 2,000 homes, a new school and health centre could be built on land at Woolwell in Plymouth following a deal between a group of developers and the local authority, a news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

The decision means a collaboration agreement can begin between developers Hannick Homes Plymouth City Council, and South Hams Council.

Retail developments in Cornwall set for approval


A set of twin retail developments in Hayle, Cornwall, each offering around 160,000 sq ft of floorspace, are recommended for approval by the Cornwall Council planning comission, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.