cornwall business

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.

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.

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”.

Audio: The Cornwall LEP debate

Local entrepreneur Iain Scott talks to Matthew Clarke and explains why it is so important for Cornish businesses to make themselves heard in the debate over the upcoming Local Enterprise Partnership.

Start-up’s joy of text

A Cornish start-up has launched a web application aimed at helping businesses in the UK boost their profile and engage with customers via their mobile phones.


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