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Massive step forward for Sidmouth coastal protection announced

The Advisory Group for the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) has given the green light to the “Option 6” Beach Management Scheme.

At the meeting held on Wednesday, 8 March the advisory group agreed to a changed scheme which now includes:

  • On the Main Beach the construction of an offshore breakwaters/island similar to the 2 existing breakwaters, plus a “beach
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Government plan to ban microbeads

Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has announced plans to ban the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products containing tiny pieces of plastic, commonly known as ‘microbeads’.

Each year billions of tiny beads end up in our seas from a range of products such as face scrubs, toothpastes and shower gels. These beads build up in the marine environment and can be...

Ideas to create 21st century Waterfront city for Plymouth

Ideas that could bring parts of Plymouth’s foreshore to life along with identifying sites for hotels, housing, improved green spaces, heritage trails and public art are being put forward in a new masterplan for Plymouth’s historic Waterfront.

Wildflower and coastal grass could be planted on the fringe of the Hoe to remove its municipal feel and acknowledge its link with the sea, while...

Key partners to work together towards Mayflower 400 and beyond

Key partners across Plymouth have signed an agreement to work closely together in the run up to Mayflower 400 celebrations and well beyond.

A memorandum of understanding is being signed by Plymouth City Council Leader Tudor Evans, Chairman of Destination Plymouth, Duncan Currall, Chairman of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership BID, Chris Arscott and Chairman of Plymouth City Centre...

Council publishes 3 year budget plan to deliver £64.5m savings

A radical re-think about how local services are delivered will enable Plymouth City Council to deliver its priorities for the city despite a £64.5m funding gap caused by Government cuts.

The Council’s Cabinet is set to recommend a £202 million revenue budget for next year to deliver more than 300 day-to-day services such as refuse collection, street cleansing, libraries, parks and...

Building for Jobs investment fund to be launched

Plymouth City Council has unveiled a fighting fund of £20 million to invest in the city’s economy and help create the right conditions for growth.

The Building for Jobs investment fund has been created as part of the city’s Plan for Jobs, which pulls together key projects that will help create around 2,000 jobs over the next two years.

The Plan was launched last month as a...