Cornishman to hold purse strings

The South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) has named Phil McVey as the man to oversee how Convergence funding is spent in Cornwall.
As director of European programmes, McVey, who will be based in Truro, will work with partners and manage the distribution of some £470 million of EU funds in Cornwall, and £170 [...]

All set for Pendragon’s Den

The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth plays host next week to an all-day event focusing on high growth businesses in Cornwall and Devon.
Pendragon’s Den takes place on Wednesday October 3, and will provide insight and advice into raising finance for growth.
The event will include sessions delivered by Winter Rule, Follett Stock, Finance Cornwall, the South [...]

Cornwall first for Infinitus

Cornwall’s first Arrest and Plastic Restraint (handcuffing) training course for Infinitus security staff takes place in Falmouth this weekend.
Traditionally only police officers and other ‘official’ bodies have allowed their staff to use handcuffs or other types of restraints when arresting people, but this new training programme, accredited by Skills for Security, the security industry sector [...]