Public Sector
Audio: BID for Camborne?
Camborne started down the road of having its own Business Improvement District (BID) last night at a meeting of the town’s chamber of commerce.
Audio: LEP update
With Cornwall Council’s proposal for a forthcoming Local Enterprise Partnership set to wing its way to Whitehall, Kernowpods.com’s Matthew Clarke listens to local business fears that it could become too public sector dominated.
Groups hit out at LEP draft
Cornwall Council’s draft proposal for a Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been dismissed by two Falmouth business groups as being too public sector orientated.
LEP needs focus, says CCCI
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has warned of the dangers of the upcoming Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) becoming an “expensive talking shop”.
George in ‘Devonwall’ warning
Commenting on news that Cornwall Council has agreed to work on a dual Economic Partnership arrangement both with Devon and (for day-to-day purposes) with the Isles of Scilly, West Cornwall and Scilly MP Andrew George has warned that Cornwall should “remember the lessons of recent history, stand on its own two feet and avoid being strait jacketed by others.”
HMRC issues tax scam warning
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.
Fears over TIC fallout
Concerns have been raised over the possible impact the proposed closure of Falmouth Tourist Centre is going to have on the local economy.
1,000 leave Council
According to latest figures, nearly 1,000 workers have left Cornwall Council over a three-month period.
Energy policy “will impact on SW”
Manufacturers’ organisation EEF has called on the Government to show strong leadership in safeguarding future energy supply by balancing renewable opportunities with greater investment in nuclear capacity.
Watchdog pledge welcomed
Local MP and chairman of the Grocery Market Action Group, Andrew George, is welcoming an announcement from the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, that the Government will press ahead with the establishment of a new supermarket watchdog.
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