Peoples Republic of South Devon

Jobs update

A new South West Green Workplaces Project is looking for a project leader, and project worker.

For more information, visit the PRSD jobs page, where you’ll also find 10 of Ethical Jobs latest vacancies.

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April 12th, 2008

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Economic interest

posted by Cptn

The South West TUC got in touch with news of the economic round-up prepared by Nigel Jump, economist at the Regional Development Agency.

Here’s what they say: “In the three months November 2007-January 2008, the employment and unemployment rates for the South West were 79.5% and 3.6% respectively; still the ‘best’ around and still not showing any significant shift in the recent flat trend.

“The Royal Bank of Scotland says South West activity growth weakened further in February but manufacturing remains robust, with orders still buoyant. Services are falling.

“Nigel Costly of the South West TUC, said: ‘It looks like being a services-led slowdown – historically, quite rare. For now, though, employment growth is still higher than in most other regions.’

“The new Bank of England regional agents’ report talks of slowing consumption and investment, especially services related, but still vibrant manufacturing. The real economy has not buckled under the financial services gloom.”

April 12th, 2008

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Brief encounter

posted by Cptn

The city of Exeter has bid farewell to at least some of the wind beneath its wings.

Liz Harkman, arts event and festival officer for the council, is stepping up-country to Bristol to put her footprint on the prestigious Encounters short film festival. Without wanting to use words like ‘tireless’ or ‘dedicated’, let’s just say Liz was good for the republic and we will miss her. Also there’s a certain amount of kudos in landing a job with ’short’ in the title – really, how much time can it take?

April 12th, 2008

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