Zone secures new simplified planning lead
East Devon District Council has appointed Frances Wadsley as Simplified Planning Project Manager for the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. Frances will bring forward Local Development Orders (LDOs) on four key sites in the Enterprise Zone: Exeter Science Park,...
Major UK Telecommunications Company Launches
A major new UK telecommunications company bringing ultrafast full fibre optic broadband to towns and rural communities in the South West of England has launched. Based in Exeter, Jurassic Fibre will be rolling out the network in the South West over the next five...
Nurturing tech talent for future careers in Enterprise Zone
East Devon's future tech starts were out in force as they learned about careers in science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) Today, schools from around East Devon attended The Big Bang Fair South West 2019 at Westpoint Arena Exeter, hosted by CSW Group. The Big...
Enterprise Zone companies at forefront of Big Bang South West 2019
Two leading lights from Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone have announced their sponsorship of The Big Bang Fair South West 2019. Taking place on Tuesday, June 25th 2019 at Westpoint Arena, the Big Bang Fair is a national programme that celebrates and promotes...
Devon and East Devon Councils support development of new Exeter Airpark
Improvements to Long Lane near Exeter Airport have been backed by Devon County Council and East Devon District Council to unlock new employment land. The scheme to improve 1.25 km of Long Lane will bring forward development in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone...
New VSimulators Boost Multi-Disciplinary Research in Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
A turf-cutting ceremony has taken place at Exeter Science Park to mark the start of construction on the University of Exeter’s pioneering VSimulators experimental facility. Funded by a £4.8 million grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council,...
£1.1m Enterprise Zone investment in Exeter Science Park
East Devon District Council have agreed a £1.1m investment in a new building at Exeter Science Park which will create 158 high value jobs and boost the local economy. In January 2019, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet agreed to invest £1.1m in the development of a...
New “CONNexIONS” bus service for Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone launches
East Devon District Council have helped to fund enhancements to bus services to reduce congestion and help more people get to work by bus between Exmouth, the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone and Exeter. Stagecoach South West, together with representatives of...
Cranbrook Education Campus students name Exeter Science Park buildings after inspirational scientists
Exeter Science Park has celebrated another key milestone with a topping out ceremony at its new grow-on buildings, which have been named by primary school students after three of history’s most inspirational scientists. Built by Kier Construction, the ‘Lamarr’,...