A £132 million investment in superfast broadband infrastructure will transform Cornwall’s economy and the way it does business, the South West RDA said today [September 30].

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The UK Government has today (March 31) confirmed an investment of £5 million towards a £12.8 million project to help create a new marine energy business park in Hayle, Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement today of a £25 million investment plan. This will build new facilities and transform the way world-leading research in the city is turned into commercial success.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT An agreement has been signed to build 17 new small business units at Osprey Quay on Portland, growing employment prospects by potentially creating up to 50 jobs.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The transformation of Dudnance Lane in Pool, including the relocation of South Crofty mine and proposed commercial and residential development will be the subject of a public exhibition in Pool later this month.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Building work starts today (Sept 28) on a new low carbon housing scheme on Portland in Dorset that aims to be an exemplar of green development.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A £10 million investment fund to help South West businesses has announced the appointment of new Fund Managers.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell’s £75 million town centre scheme, White River Place, has joined an elite group of the UK’s top buildings by becoming one of the most environmentally-friendly developments in the country, it has been announced today.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The £12 million Pool Innovation Centre has just been awarded one the UK’s highest environmental standards for a new building.  Assessors working on behalf of BREEAM , the world’s most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings, have rated Pool Innovation Centre as ‘excellent’ in recognition of its green credentials.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A South West-based leader in marine engineering has signed an agreement to build new premises at Osprey Quay on Portland enabling the business to grow, potentially creating up to 20 new jobs.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A high-tech software company in Cornwall has received the first loan from the £10 million South West Loans Fund, set up to help viable businesses access finance to support their growth plans.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two new shops have been completed and handed over as part of St Austell’s £75 million town centre redevelopment scheme – White River Place.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plans to start work on the new community at Cranbrook by March 2010 are a step closer after the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency) approved a £12 million investment to kick start the recession-delayed development.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Planners have today (July 22) given the green light for a new low carbon community to be built on Portland in Dorset.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT South West England’s ambition to be a global centre for harnessing energy from the sea has received a major boost with the announcement of a £10.3 million investment in marine energy research.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two high-profile projects funded by the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency) have scooped top awards at this year’s Michelmores/Western Morning News Property Awards.

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A leading motor boat dealer is planning to grow its business following its recent move to the new Portland Marina.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Contractors working on St Austell’s £75 million town centre redevelopment scheme are celebrating after being recognised with a top industry award for good practice.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Work has now started on the three residential blocks paving the way for seventy apartments within St Austell’s £75 million town centre regeneration scheme, which is due to open this autumn.

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