Interesting article in Dartmouth Today. Councillors will discuss the progress of the proposed Plymouth and South Devon Freeport when South Hams District Council Executive Committee meet on 27 January 27 2022. Outline proposals, which could mean 3,500 new jobs for the region and a new cycle link, have now been shared with central government. […]

Interesting article from Plymouth Live: Plans to create a Plymouth and South Devon Freezone which will unlock millions of pounds worth of public and private investment, as well as create thousands of jobs, has reached a key milestone. Plymouth City Council, in partnership with South Hams District Council and Devon County Council, have now submitted […]

Interesting article from the Plymouth Herald: Luxury boat maker Princess Yachts wants to build another factory in Plymouth’s freeport area so it can produce more vessels, employ more people and fulfil a US$1bn order book. The manufacturer is considering a new production facility at its South Yard base, in Devonport, which is included in Plymouth’s […]

Article from The Guardian: Boris Johnson is considering establishing free ports in the UK if he succeeds Theresa May as UK prime minister in July. Belfast, Teesside and Aberdeen are among potential sites for the tax-free economic zones. What is a free port? Free ports or zones are designated by the government as areas with […]