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Jobs lost as Yeovil-based building contractors go into administration


Multiple jobs at two Yeovil-based building contractors could be lost as the companies went into administration due to cashflow difficulties, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.
 
Together, Brookvale Homes (SW) Ltd and Avalon Estates Ltd employ about 51 staff and have contracts with several local housing associations.
Fudge maker to create new jobs after relocation

A well-known Cornish fudge maker has created several new jobs and tripled its production space after relocating to new premises, a news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

Subsea technology firm to expand workforce following cash injection


A company specializing in the design and engineering of a range of specialist equipment including deep-water deployment systems and pipeline repair services for use in the offshore oil and gas industry has revealed plans to expand its operations and workforce after receiving a cash injection.

Millbay quarter redevelopment plan receives planning permission


Plans to redevelop and regenerate Plymouth’s historic Millbay coastal quarter have been approved and are set to go forward, a news source can reveal.

Millbay’s lead developer English Cities Fund (ECF) submitted the outline planning application for the regeneration area to update and replace the current masterplan which was granted outline planning permission by Plymouth City Council in 2008.

Student property developer secures planning permission for Coventry project


A Bristol-based student property developer has managed to secure the required planning consent for a new 2.1 site in central Coventry, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

The £17m development, acquired in January 2015, will provide accommodation for 286 students and is scheduled to open for the 2016/17 academic year.

Bristol recruitment agency plans to recruit new staff


A Bristol-based recruitment agency will go on a recruitment drive to capitalise on demand for staff in the food manufacturing industry, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

The Matrix, which previously specialised in IT programme and project management recruitment, hired specialist consultants to set up a new food manufacturing division after identifying a gap in the market.