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Dec 12, 2023 · One year on (December 2023) from the Government formally approving the £137.6m Good Growth Investment Plan put forward by Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly, communities,...
- Pro Lower Property Prices
- Pro Better Quality of Life
- Pro Great For Kids to Grow Up
- Pro Good For Business
- Con Fewer Properties Available
- Con Lower Employment
- Con Slower Transport and Communications
Compared to the overheated property market in the South East, Cornwall property seems very reasonably priced indeed. The average house price hovers somewhere around £250K mark compared to £313K in the South East and £482K in London. This makes property investment in Cornwall an attractive proposition. Popular destinations such as St Ives, Bude, Fow...
Quality of life is one of the main reasons why people want to move to Cornwall. The prospect of open spaces, beautiful coast and countryside with plenty of unpolluted air to breathe is a strong draw, particularly for those who are tired of living in densely populated areas or enduring long daily commutes. Cornwall offers healthy living opportunitie...
As an antidote to children cooped up indoors and glued to a computer screen, Cornwall may seem like the Holy Grail, offering the prospect of real family living with plenty of healthy outdoor activities for everyone. Wouldn’t it be great if this could be the everyday norm rather than the annual holiday exception? And with low crime rates and good sc...
If you are thinking of running a business in Cornwall, you’ll find a dynamic and resourceful business community in the South West. There’s a lot of business support on offer from local business organisations, local authorities and inward investment agencies focused on attracting business into the region. What’s more, ground rent for business premis...
Due to the fact that Cornwall is much less densely populated than many other areas in the UK, the amount of housing stock for sale at any one point is limited. Depending on the area and your requirements, finding the perfect Cornwall home for you and your family may therefore take longer than anticipated. While Cornwall properties may be cheaper to...
The downside of the lower population density in Cornwall is that there are fewer companies and therefore reduced employment opportunities available. Moving to Cornwall expecting to carry on in the same career as before may not be possible, and many people take the opportunity to start a new career chapter or set up their own business. In addition, ...
Superfast broadband is now widely available, bringing good internet connectivity to many parts of Cornwall. While the Superfast Cornwallproject is now in its third phase, coverage is still not 100%. The transport infrastructure in what is a mainly rural region can be a bit of a challenge, and if you’re expecting fast, frequent and affordable trains...
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Support for Local Business: Low productivity is a challenge for businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. Our Good Growth model will improve local opportunities by investing in...
Good Growth Programme backs Cornish food and farming with £554k investment boost. A major project to boost the food, drink, farming and fishing industry in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has received a £554,800 investment from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. Read more.
Our Good Growth Investment Plan. With world-class green industry capabilities and a vision to make Cornwall and Isles of Scilly carbon neutral by 2030, we’ve got the drive. And with our portion of the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund, we’ve got the means. So here’s how we plan to achieve good growth.
As part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly have been allocated £137 million for local investment through the Shared Prosperity Fund. This new approach to investment will truly empower local leaders and communities, so they can make a real difference on the ground where it’s needed the most.
Mar 21, 2023 · Projects to protect the environment, boost low-carbon travel and invest in green jobs in Cornwall are benefitting from the Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has allocated £450,000 to...
