Supply of farmland improves
The latest RICS Rural Land Survey reveals demand for all types of farmland continues to rise across much of the UK, while the supply of land took a turn for the better in the south west.
Green light for £13.5M Gateway
An ambitious scheme worth almost £13.5 million to build offices and industrial units in Redruth and create more than 170 jobs has been approved for ERDF Convergence investment.
Editor’s blog: LEPs start to take shape
Much discussion this week as to the make-up of the Local Enterprise Partnerships, which are set to replace the RDAs across England.
Local authorities have until September 6 to deliver their submissions to the Government, and here in Cornwall, plans appear to be taking shape.
The LEP was a topic high on the agenda at the Cornwall Social Media Cafe this week, while the Council presented its latest position at a breakfast meeting at the newly opened Pool Innovation Centre.
Coodes supports New Work
Cornwall’s oldest law firm has become the latest company to sign up to back a scheme which supports people affected by redundancy or those employed and wishing to increase their future career prospects in the county.
Top academic accolade for lawyer
A Stephens Scown lawyer has been recognised by King’s College London with a top academic accolade in construction law.
Council gives LEP latest
Cornwall Council has outlined its latest position regarding the future of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which is due to replace the South West RDA.
Audio: Thelma Sorensen on LEP
Thelma Sorensen, chairman of the Cornwall Business Partnership, shares some of her thoughts on the opportunities presented by the upcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) with Matthew Clarke
Accountants launch joint venture
A new working partnership to set up a vibrant and modern firm of accountants for the Newquay business community has been launched in the town.
Prisk pledges wave power investment
Business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk has today announced a further £1.5 million investment in the development of wave energy technology during a visit to the South West RDA’s Wave Hub project at Hayle.
Holiday let changes “illogical”
James Bailey, tax partner at Truro-based accountant Robinson Reed Layton has condemned the proposed changes to the tax treatment of furnished holiday accommodation as “illogical”.
