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Cutting Edge Smart Sound Connect Control Centre Opens
Following on from the successful launch of Smart Sound Connect earlier this year, today marks the opening of a state-of-the-art control centre for the network to further enhance the support provided to industry as part of the Smart Sound testing and proving ground...
Carlton Power Plans to build Devon & Cornwall’s first low carbon hydrogen hub
Carlton Power, one of the UK’s most experienced energy infrastructure development companies and the company who originated and developed the Langage gas-fired power station and the Langage solar farm (located eight miles east of Plymouth, Devon) has chosen to build...
Smart Sound Connect recognised by industry for innovation at 20th Mobile Industry Awards
Smart Sound Connect, the world’s first ocean-focussed 5G testbed, has been recognised by the mobile sector as a cutting-edge innovation platform for the development of the next generation of marine technologies. At the 20th Mobile Industry Awards, held at...
Interim CEO appointed for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has appointed an interim CEO to guide the high profile public-private partnership project over the next six months. Richard May, currently Head of Oceansgate and Marine Investment for Plymouth City Council will take up the interim...
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Outline Business Case approved by the Chancellor
Another significant milestone has been reached for the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport which has now received approval from the Government for its Outline Business Case, along with two of its proposed tax sites. A freeport in Plymouth and South Devon will create a...
Freeport full business case set to be approved by Plymouth’s Cabinet
Investment worth £100 million in the first two years, 3,500 jobs and putting over £400 million GVA into Plymouth and South Devon’s economy – that’s what the Freeport is expected to bring. The only Freeport in the South West is moving closer to existence with the three...
We’ve got it! Freeport access to jobs and opportunity
Plymouth is to become a Freeport unlocking million pounds of funding for the area - both with within the city’s boundaries and across wider South Devon area. Plymouth City Council led a partnership with Devon Country and South Hams District Council as well as the...
Freezone bid could be worth millions to Devon economy
Plymouth City Council has joined forces with neighbours at Devon County and South Hams District Council in a bid to unlock £35 million pounds of funding for the area. The Freeport bid, which was submitted to the government on Friday, would see the area become...