Plymouth City Council

📢 The poppy wave is back! This year you can see it presented on the recently refurbished Guildhall. The handmade, weatherproof poppies were created last year, with lots of them donated from schools, knitting clubs, Council staff and members of the public. The poppies will be on display until Remembrance weekend. Thank you TEC Construction Ltd for their help in displaying the feature!

📢 It's National Care Leavers Week! Could you help change the life chances of a young person leaving care? If so, the Council would love to hear from you. 🤝 We are asking businesses to consider offering a job opportunity to a care leaver. Did you know that they are nine times more likely to not be in education, training or employment when they enter adulthood compared to other young people in our community? Learn more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en-b8BgF

🎉 It's a big day for the north of Plymouth and a big day for the Council with the first units at the new district centre at Derriford now being handed over from the developer to the landlord, Plymouth City Council. Shoppers have been waiting with excitement for the new stores to open their doors, with Aldi’s now open and the count down on for the new Marks & Spencer Foodhall to open next month.  🛍️ Ahead of that, the Council has formally taken ownership of the first three units of the site, which was developed by ADC Kimberley on behalf of the Council. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVWaAZeZ

Ahoy there! 🌊 Did you know that our city employs the largest number of people in the marine sector compared to any other local authority in the country? This is just one of the many interesting facts highlighted in the recently completed Plymouth Port Strategy. This new strategy provides a comprehensive overview of our ports' current status and outlines a clear direction for their future growth. We understand the crucial role that ports play in a city's economic livelihood, and the report's findings only solidify this fact. Supporting future growth in Plymouth's ports not only benefits the marine sector, but also has the potential to create 2,600 new jobs in our local economy by 2030. This is an exciting opportunity for businesses and individuals in our city. The report and its key findings will be discussed at the Council's Natural Infrastructure and Growth Scrutiny panel on 29 October. More information here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVU9s5Vd

Plymouth Life Centre is launching a new refurbished gym in December! Offering an enhanced fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology. See more below ⬇️

Would you like an opportunity to make a real difference to families in our community?      We are currently seeking volunteers to join independent panels to help decide on appeals for school places.     As a member of this panel, you will have the authority to review and consider decisions made not to admit a child into a school. You will carefully examine evidence presented by both schools and parents, and ultimately determine whether the unique circumstances of the family warrant overturning the decision of the admissions authority.     For more information and how to apply, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e93e8fnk 

🏡 Plymouth Regeneration Forum has been re-formed and revitalised after a hiatus of five years to help the city work together to face development challenges and opportunities. The forum was set up in the early 2000s off the back of the Mackay Vision and in recognition of the role partners play in turning that vision for the city into a reality. The forum has been revived by the Council and legal firm Womble Bond Dickinson as a way to catch up with key investors, landowners and other development stakeholders and to discuss planning issues affecting the city. It comprises architects, surveyors, developers, funders and planners active in and committed to Plymouth. The intent is to facilitate better relationships between the Council and the development industry through genuine partnership and collaborative approaches to deliver service excellence within the city. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/getkxpTf

⚡ More electric vehicle chargers to be installed in Plymouth An executive decision has been signed to trial different ways for residents to charge their electric vehicles across the city. This to support residents who don’t have private driveways or garages to charge their vehicles. As part of its electric vehicle strategy, the Council is allocating £2.415 million of funding obtained from the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to install: ◾ 100 pavement channels ◾ 600 public pedestal and/or flush fitting 7kW chargers Find out more and how to apply for the EV charging trial here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKxc-J3s

The city centre was buzzing with live music and art this weekend 🎨🎶 The new live event space at the corner of Old Town Street and New George Street has officially opened, thanks to the Plymouth City Centre Company. The Hot House Combo took centre stage playing a blend of vintage charm and captivating rhythms inspired by the great musicians of the 1920s, '30s and '40s. And let's not forget about the Plymouth Art Weekender! Over 100 talented artists showcased their work across 60 venues. Some of the artwork will still be on display at selected venues throughout the month. So, if you missed out, you still have a chance to witness the creations.

💗 You can change Everything for a local child   Foster For Plymouth has released a film that aims to recruit new foster carers.   It’s the seventh film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering.   On Friday, they held a spectacular event at which foster carers spoke about what it means to open their homes and their hearts to care for a local child.   One of the foster carers said: “I’ve been a foster carer for 10 years with Plymouth City Council. It’s a really rewarding experience.   “As a foster carer, you receive a brilliant training package through the Council. There are support groups where foster carers can meet up together. That support network is absolutely there. I wouldn’t change it for the world!”   To watch the film and for more information about becoming a foster carer, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEgpg8Kc