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11,000 copies delivered in Plympton and Chaddlewood Historic agreement is signed...
City Deal may create 10,000 jobs Over 10,000 jobs, growth for 25,000 businesses and Plymouth’s South Yard open for business - that’s now in the pipeline, thanks to the historic City Deal. The Government’s Cabinet Office in January pressed the start button on the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal which could see £296 million pumped into the region over the next 15 years. Council leader Tudor Evans said: “City and services. Tailored support services Deal has been a complex negotiation over to small and medium- sized enterprises in many months. We needed to play to our this sector are also part of the proposal. strengths and to work out what we wanted The knock-on effects for creating from the Government as a peninsula and commercial facilities to South Yard are what we were prepared to commit to in better links with marine assets across return. The potential returns on this are the peninsula, such as Falmouth and staggering. Our time has come.” Appledore. Through the deal, the peninsula will play to its strengths in the field of marine technology and research. With 14 per cent of the national marine supply chain based in the peninsula, 26,000 people employed in the industry across 12 sites and the location home to global companies such as Babcock Marine, Princess Yachts International, Pipex, Pendennis Ship Yard and Agusta Westland.
The flagship proposal of the deal seeks to unlock land at South Yard in Devonport Naval Base. Following the signing of this deal Plymouth City Council and the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise will begin detailed discussions with the Ministry of Defence over potentially releasing land at South Yard, which could provide a prime location for the marine industry due to its close proximity to other companies in the sector and has access to deep water which is needed for marine research, development, and testing. In return, the peninsula partners will fund the development and infrastructure needed to clear the way for up to £60 million of private sector investment. The yard is one of the few sizable sites with deep water access in the South West and will provide the marine sector with facilities to develop technology, manufacture and commercialise products
It will capitalise on expertise and investment, supported by Exeter and Plymouth Universities, which has led to over £100m investment in unrivalled marine research and demonstration facilities including the Wave Hub, the world’s largest consented demonstration area for marine energy technology, the FaB Test nursery site in Falmouth, a world-class hydrodynamic test facility in Plymouth University’s Marine Sciences building and extensive research capability at Plymouth Marine Laboratories.
Substantial business support package Business growth support will be enhanced in the region with £24 million of private and public sector money to help existing businesses flourish here as well as attract new investors. An array of practical initiatives which fill recognised gaps of support for the area’s 25,000 businesses to ensure their products and services reach the right markets, that companies maximise export opportunities and enjoy tailored support. It includes expanding the GAIN network using £5.8 million of Regional Growth Funding to encourage businesses of all sizes to tap into local expertise and existing support programmes, and • continued on next page
February 2014
IN THIS ISSUE See page 19 for details on how to enter • UK’s largest play frame • Huge inflatable challenge • Toddler • DIAL THE EXPERTS • Legally speaking Zone • Sensory room • Climbing walls • Ball Pools • Slides & Soft Play • Sports pitch • Cafe • What’s On in the area • Local history feature • Community Job Shop First Prize • Cross Rhythms Experience A children’s Laser Party for up to 12 guests
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Your child’s birthday is a very special day Their birthday party is an experience to remember • Unlimited play for every party child
• Ice cream for every party child
• Free adult entry
• Every child gets a slice of birthday cake
• Select your own themed party room (5 to choose from)
• Throne for the party child
• Your party host will ensure everything goes just right
• A special present for the birthday child
• A choice of special party acitivity
• Hats and balloons
• Choice of party menus
• We organise invitations
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How many themed party rooms are there at Jump?
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