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South West employers reveal extensive redundancy plans

3rd September 2013 2:56 pm Leave a Comment

Somerset publisher Haynes, as well as A&P Falmouth, two important employers from the South West region, have just announced some concerning redundancy plans, a news report in the local media has revealed.

Haynes, which is best-known for its car repair manuals, said it planned to focus its business on the areas with the largest growth potential, namely DIY manuals, information systems for use by professional mechanics and and the expansion of its digital offering.

Given this situation, the company has commenced a consultancy period with staff with a "small number" of redundancies being proposed from its books division.

Furthermore, Haynes also revealed plans to close its distribution site in Yeovil and outsource work to an external provider. However, all staff involved will transfer under TUPE regulations.

Meanwhile, ship repair company A&P Falmouth has started a 30-day consultation about a proposed restructure. Up to 78 roles could be lost as part of the plans.

The company said the repair cycle of the Ministry of Defence’s ships along with delays to the dredging of Falmouth Harbour to allow access by larger vessels and losing out on a major contract has meant a "temporary reduction" to its workforce is "unavoidable".

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260 jobs saved as part of administration deal at Bridgwater-based catering services company

28th August 2013 3:22 pm Leave a Comment

The principal business of Pro Serv Corporate Ltd, which provided services to schools and corporate clients across the South West and went into administration a few days ago, has sold to Taylor Shaw Ltd., in a move that managed to salvage more than 250 jobs.

Taylor Shaw is part of Waterfall Group, a national company with offices in Warrington, Durham, Sheffield and Milton Keynes that operates in the same market segment as Pro Serv, namely the provision of catering services to the education, care and business and industry sectors.

As the Pro Serv experienced some serious difficulties, it went into administration, with Ian Walker and Chris Norman of Begbies Traynor’s Exeter office being appointed joint administrators on 23 August.

Ian Walker said: "Unfortunately, the company began to experience financial difficulties over the last 12 months as a result of increased competition within the industry. This led to reduced operating margins which, coupled with significant losses at certain of its sites, meant that cash flow problems started to occur and this eventually resulted in the appointment of administrators.

"We are delighted to have found such a reputable buyer for most of the business of Pro Serv, which should ensure the continuation of many of its 30 catering contracts and the preservation of employment for around 260 staff."

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Puxton Park set for expansion, will also create 30 new jobs

21st August 2013 1:59 pm Leave a Comment

Visitor attraction Puxton Park, set in North Somerset, has revealed new plans for expansion, following which it might create up to 30 new jobs in the area, a news report on the matter has revealed.

The attraction, set in the village of Hewish, has applied to the for planning permission with North Somerset Council to create two new buildings, whose main purpose will be to allow it to produce cheese and ice cream using milk coming from its own cows.

As well as the two buildings, a total of 30 car parking spaces would also be provided for staff and visitors to the food manufacturing buildings.

Puxton Park has been open for six years and employs 60 members of staff. It includes an adventure park, farm shop, restaurants and falconry.

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Aldi set to redevelop former prison site into supermarket and student flats

13th August 2013 4:09 pm Leave a Comment

Supermarket chain Aldi has put forward plans to redevelop the site of a former Plymouth prison into a retail unit and student flats, a move that will also create 11 full time and 22 part time jobs.

Set on the site of the former Greenbank Prison, the scheme would involve the demolition of the existing former laundry, which was built in the 1900s and rebuilt after World War II, and the conversion of the grade II-listed former Greenbank Prison.

Under the terms of the planning proposal, the central block, south wing and annexe is to be developed into 66 self-contained student flats. The rest of the space will be taken up by a 15,000 sq ft new-build Aldi store.

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Company gets hefty fine over work-related incident

6th August 2013 3:25 pm Leave a Comment

Quickmach Engineering Pressings in Cinderford received a serious fine after one of its workers was involved in a very serious work-related incident, following which he almost lost a finger.

As a media report reveals, the employee, who does not wish to be named, was trying to clear metal debris from a large computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machine when his right hand slipped and came into contact with a rotating cutter. This cut and almost severed his index finger and the employee had to have two operations.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that an interlock switch to the sliding access door of the machine had been dismantled and deliberately disabled.

Had the interlock switch been working it would not have been possible to enter the machine until the cutter had stopped rotating.

Quickmach Engineering Pressings Ltd, based at the Forest Vale Industrial Estate, pleaded guilty to a breach of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. It was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £1,121 in costs.

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New Cheltenham building scheme manages to secure required funding

31st July 2013 11:09 am Leave a Comment

Marcus Homes, a Cheltenham-based residential developer, has managed to secure the necessary funding from Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking for its development of four properties in the town.

According to a report in the local media, the new housing scheme, called Tivoli Villas, will make use of the £1.5m obtained from Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking.

The company has taken on two full-time staff, working with sub-contracted architects and tradesman, as part of the project.

Owner Marcus Hawton said: "It is great that I can use my interest in architecture to create something different from the usual house designs found today. The bank has allowed me to put my ideas into action."

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39 new affordable properties set to be built in Bristol under 2 new development schemes

23rd July 2013 1:51 pm Leave a Comment

Property developers Knightstone Housing and Lovell have joined forces in order to work on two new housing developments in Bristol that will see 39 new affordable properties for rent become available.

As a news report on this matter reveals, the first site is actually on the location of the former elderly persons’ home Gleeson, at Goffenton Drive in Oldbury. This £2.3m development will include 19 houses and six flats and is set for completion in May 2014.

The second scheme is a £1.4m development of ten houses and four flats at Birchwood Road in Brislington on the site of the former Birchwood elderly persons’ home, and should be finished in May 2014.

Funding for the two schemes has come from the Homes and Communities Agency, Bristol City Council and private finance raised by Knightstone.

Mike Day, director of development and home ownership at Knightstone, said: "We’re delighted to be involved in the regeneration of two brownfield sites in Bristol, and to be assisting with the ongoing delivery of the council’s affordable housing programme." Lovell regional director David Gough added: "These two schemes will provide much-needed high quality modern homes for rent for local residents."

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Construction work on new Somerset housing scheme starts in Williton

16th July 2013 4:02 pm Leave a Comment

Summerfield Developments, a Taunton-headquartered residential development company, has started work on a new housing development in Williton, a news report in the local media has revealed.

The property developer has begun work on a scheme of 29 houses named The Paddocks that’s set to include two-, three-, and four-bedroom properties including affordable properties to be let by the Magna West Somerset Housing Association.

Richard Nicol, divisional sales director for Summerfield, said: "We hope to have the first properties ready for occupation this side of Christmas and we’ve already had a significant amount of early interest in these new homes."

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Tulip set to make 150 members of staff redundant

9th July 2013 2:34 pm Leave a Comment

Meat products’ manufacturer Tulip is set to make up to 150 employees redundant after failing to secure a contract, a news report reveals.

The company, which owns the Spam, Danepak bacon and Stagg brands, will have to let people go at all three of its manufacturing sites, located in Bodmin, Boston in Lincolnshire and King’s Lynn in Norfolk, but vows to try and relocate as many as workers as possible.

Currently, Tulip has 17 sites throughout the UK including in Bugle near St Austell, Redruth and Westerleigh, and has already moved production from a closed site in Merseyside to the facilities in King’s Lynn and Bodmin. More than 200 jobs were lost at the Transfood plant in 2012.

Group HR director Kirsty Wilkins said in a statement: "We are currently operating in an extremely challenging economic environment which has led to the need to announce proposed changes at three of our sites as a result of a failing to secure a tender. We have therefore entered into consultation with colleagues whose roles are potentially at risk of redundancy and are working closely with them to, wherever possible, lessen the impact of this announcement."

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Up to 250 new jobs set to be created at North Dorset Business Park

4th July 2013 8:08 am Leave a Comment

Developing the North Dorset Business Park in Sturminster Newton into a fully serviced and development-ready business park is set to create no less than 250 new jobs, District council authorities have revealed.

According to a news report on the matter, the park is a joint venture between landowner Dorset County Council, the Homes and Communities Agency and North Dorset District Council. Initially, the site was acquired under the council’s economic development remit to promote it as an employment site, given the fact that work had been stalled for a number of years on the park while it was in private sector ownership.

The project has been awarded a £800,000 loan by Dorset LEP through the government’s Growing Places Fund and development works also include a brand-new high speed broadband connection.

Councillor Val Pothecary, North Dorset District Council portfolio holder for economy, said: "This business park has remained mostly undeveloped for 20 years. North Dorset District Council has worked with Sturminster Newton Town Council and SturQuest to bring the land into public ownership, bidding for the funds to put the infrastructure in, and keeping the local businesses engaged.”

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