Spotlight on... Truro

The cathedral city of Truro is the latest area to be featured in our 'spotlight on...' section which showcases different areas of Cornwall. The aim is to bring you news of regeneration projects, both lifestyle and commercial, and to provide the latest on new workspace developments.

In the mid west of Cornwall, Truro is the administrative and retail centre for the county.  With direct road and rail links to London, the city is proving to be a popular and practical choice as a business base.

Glenthorne Court

Glenthorne Court is a new development of three detached buildings providing contemporary office space within the popular Truro Business Park. Based at Threemilestone, three miles outside the City Centre, Truro Business Park comprises both an office development and an industrial / distribution park. It has excellent road access to the A390 and is close to the A30 trunk road. Businesses already established in the park include BT, Cornwall County Council, Datasharp, Follett Stock Solicitors, Kelsall Steele Accountants, NHS and Rok.  Additional space is available. For rental details contact Scott Burridge Commercial tel: 01872 277397, enq@sbcproperty.com
 

Peninsula Dental School Takes Major Step Forward 

£11.5m investment for dental care in Cornwall

The Peninsula Dental School in Truro has taken a major step forward with news that planning permission has been granted for the development of its new headquarters at the Knowledge Spa site.   Contractors have been appointed to develop this state-of-the-art dental education facility funded through investment from the European Convergence Programme managed by the South West Regional Development Agency.

The facility represents almost £12m of investment for Truro and Cornwall County. It is estimated that the Peninsula Dental School in Truro will, when fully functioning, be able to treat up to 128 patients a day.

Building work is expected to begin within the next two weeks and construction will be carried out by Interserve Health.

Rail link
 
Services on the rail branch line between Truro, Penryn and Falmouth are set for major improvements next year.  Cornwall County Council has announced an agreement with Network Rail and First Great Western to develop the Truro - Falmouth branch line, making it possible for trains to pass one another. This means the frequency of train services could, potentially, double by next summer. Work is expected to begin on site in October and the new timetable will commence in May 2009.
 
The scheme will be delivered thanks to an overall investment of £7.8m, including £4.67m from the EU Convergence fund, £2.5m from Cornwall County Council and £600,000 from Network Rail.
 
This investment forms a key part of the overall transport strategy identified for the Truro area, which also includes the successful Park & Ride service rolled out this summer. 

Truro College announces its autumn training schedule for businesses

Truro College is one of the newest and most innovative colleges in the country. It was recently recognised as one of the Government's few Beacon Colleges and is one of the first colleges in the UK to gain designed outstanding status.

Beyond its educational services for young people the College is also home to Truro College Business Centre, which offers a wide range of services to support the business community of Cornwall.  Its goal is to support and improve the performance of individuals and organisations in areas of management, interpersonal skills, planning, ICT and legislation. The College offers a range of blended learning options including taught programmes, self-study/distance learning, on the job assessment, on-line learning and one-to-one support.

In addition to providing relevant courses, Truro College Business Centre offers business support and advice to small businesses with their plans to start up, develop, expand or diversify. This helps businesses improve financial performance, create new jobs and safeguard existing jobs.

For further information and an online application
form: www.trurocollege.ac.uk/businesscentre
Or Contact: Denise Caff, Truro College Business Centre, Palace Building, Quay Street, Truro, TR1 2HE, Tel: 01872 242711