BGEx Networking Evening: East Devon Opportunities and Plans

Schedule

Wed Dec 10 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Exeter College Future Skills Centre | Exeter, EN

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Hear from the East Devon Council Economic Team as we explore Local Plans, Emerging Opportunities and Employment and Skills Plans.
About this Event

Join us for an insightful evening hosted by Building Greater Exeter (BGEx), bringing together local employers, training providers, and industry professionals to explore the latest opportunities emerging across East Devon.

This event will provide valuable updates on the East Devon Local Plan, employment and skills strategies, and the Construction Technical Excellence College at Exeter College, with practical advice on how local businesses can engage, benefit, and get involved.

A festive buffet with refreshments will be provided.

Agenda

  • Arrival from 17:30
  • 18:00 - Introduction to Building Greater Exeter – Luke Moss, Project Manager, BGEx (5 minutes)
  • East Devon Council: Local Plan and Emerging Opportunities – Ed Freeman, Assistant Director for Planning Strategy and Development Management, East Devon District Council (20 minutes, including Q&A)
  • East Devon Council: Employment and Skills Plans – Tom Winters, Senior Economic Development Officer, East Devon District Council (20 minutes, including Q&A)
  • Exeter College: Construction Technical Excellence College (20 minutes, including Q&A)
  • Networking till 20:00

Key Takeaways
Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Upcoming development and employment opportunities in East Devon
  • Key contacts and how to connect with project leads
  • How to register interest and stay informed about new initiatives
  • What East Devon District Council looks for when procuring tenders and how businesses can best respond

Who Should Attend
Local employers, construction professionals, training providers, education partners, and anyone interested in skills, growth, and development across East Devon.

Why Attend
This is a great opportunity to network, hear directly from council and education leaders, and explore how your business or organisation can play a part in shaping East Devon’s future workforce and economy.

Registration is required for this event.

This is a free to attend event. If you are not a paying BGEx member, we would like to ask if you would kindly make a donation to Exeter College's chosen charity. Contact [email protected] to find out how to donate. Thank you

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Exeter College Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Exeter, United Kingdom

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