History made off Falmouth with UK’s First Bluefin Tuna Catch and Release Tournament - News Release: 04/10/2024
The UK’s first “catch and release” Bluefin Tuna Championship organised by the UK Bluefin Tuna Association and Sportfishing Club of the British Isles has celebrated a unique combination of sport, science and sustainability with 43 fish caught, measured and released back into the world class fishery off the Cornish coast.A “shotgun” start at the mouth of host port Falmouth Harbour, in perfect sea and weather conditions, saw thirteen boats from across the South West heading to the fishing grounds up to 12
The ‘World of Opportunity Programme’ is open from 23 September to 23 December
Heathrow is calling for SMEs in every corner of the UK to come forward and pitch their products to the world. The UK’s hub airport is relaunching its World of Opportunity Programme which helps exporters get their goods and services sold in international markets. As the UK’s largest port by value and a crucial hub for international trade, Heathrow recognises the critical role of SMEs in driving economic growth and promoting British products globally. The programme is designed to support the UK’s SMEs in
Falmouth Harbour shortlisted for two British Ports Association Awards - News Release: 25/09/2024
Falmouth Harbour’s on-going drive toward sustainability and all-round excellence as a small harbour punching above its weight have led to shortlisting in two out of four eligible categories in the 2024 British Ports Association (BPA) Awards.The Cornish Trust Port is one of 408 in the BPA network which handle 86% of all UK port traffic and to be shortlisted for two awards is, as CEO Miles Carden puts it, “an incredible honour”.“Being shortlisted is already quite an achievement,” he says, “and I am happy to
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Cornwall Council and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Consultations - Cornwall Airport Newquay
Virtual Town Hall Event - Consultation 12th September 10:30 - 11:30am via MS Teams - Virtual town hall event ref airport-20240912_103358-Meeting Recording (vimeo.com)Cornwall Council and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Consultation on Cornwall Airport Newquay Time and Date: 13:30 13th September 2024 Location: Aerohub Chair: John Brown, CEO, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 1. Welcome and Introduction Chairperson: John Brown, CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, opened the meeting, welcoming
A Falmouth-based hotel has raised over £4,000 for local Cornish charities this year so far.
The Greenbank, Falmouth’s oldest hotel, has raised a total of £4,010 through hosting two exciting summer events, alongside a weekly pub quiz in the adjoining pub, The Working Boat. On 27th July the team saw around 30 teams from all over Falmouth and the surrounding areas take part in the annual Dragon Boat Race just off the shores of the hotel, with a portion of food and drink sales throughout the day donated to local men’s mental health charity, Man Down. With Westover Surgery taking the 2024 title in
Good Growth Fund Helps The Wave Project And SUEZ Launch Pioneering Wetsuit Recycling Scheme For World Environment Day
Leading UK surf therapy charity teams up with SUEZ for unique retail solutionThe Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme has enabled The Wave Project and waste-management company SUEZ to launch a pioneering scheme to recycle Cornwall's mountain of discarded wetsuits. The innovative project aims to tackle the estimated 380 tonnes of non-recyclable neoprene generated each year. With over 50% of this waste originating in Cornwall, the county has become a wetsuit graveyard. The Wetsuit Reuse Scheme
Coodes unveils new identity to support growth ambitions
Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West's longest established law firms, has unveiled a bold new identity to drive the firm's growth ambitions and deepen relationships with clients.The firm, established in 1747, has eight offices across Cornwall and Devon and is recognised as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500and UK Chambers and Partnersguides.The new identity, which is being gradually rolled out across the firm, is based on the concept of 'Your Law Firm For Life'. The dot at the centre of the new
British Chambers of Commerce CEOs say now is the time to turn talk into investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too long. We are writing today to reiterate our call for you to offer much-needed solutions to Britain's investment problem, and use the upcoming Statement to tackle the fundamental issues inhibiting growth in the UK: overhaul the planning
Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items
Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items By Martyn Page, Investment Director, Worldwide Financial Planning AT lunchtime on Wednesday, in a set piece of political theatre, Chancellor Hunt unveiled those few remaining bits of the Budget not already leaked to the media. These included reducing the amount of tax due on a pub pint of draught beer, although supermarkets still retain their tax advantage here. The duty on draught beer is actually paid by the brewers so we need to see how much of this they pass
What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week?
What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week? By Martyn Page, Investment Director at Worldwide Financial Planning CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt will announce his Spring Budget on Wednesday. At the same time the government’s independent assessor, the Office of Budget Responsibility, releases its latest forecasts for growth and borrowing. The Chancellor has already seen these – so expect him to be cautious. He has also said that any money available for tax cuts would prioritise businesses over
Acceleration Through Innovation Celebrates 6-Year Legacy of Business Innovation
The Cornish business support programme, Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI), celebrated its 6-year legacy of innovation at its final event, named Celebrating Innovation, on March 7 at the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay. Over 60 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have engaged with the programme gathered in support, to celebrate all they have achieved together and hear about the impact the project has had on businesses throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. One such Bude business
SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
