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RTP ON THE MOVE A leading Cornish building surveying firm has marked the start of a new business chapter by moving to new premises. RTP Surveyors, which has offices in Falmouth, Bodmin, and Plymouth, has relocated its head office to the Tremough Innovation Centre in Penryn. It follows a strong two years of growth for the business, which has included the opening of an office in Devon, the expansion of its team, and a shift in ownership profile following a management buyout. Director Richard Collett said: “Following 22 wonderful years in our Arwenack Street office, we are excited to be joining the Tremough Innovation Centre community.
“Better connectivity means that our team can, in the long-term, more effectively balance home and office working, which will allow employees to enjoy a better quality of life - something we’ve been striving to achieve over the last two years. “As a business which is focused on sustainability, this new way of working will
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also help us to reduce our carbon footprint.” Founded in 1986 by Richard Thomas, RTP Surveyors is a RICS-accredited firm with an 18-strong team of building surveyors, architectural technicians, and administration staff. In 2018, after 32 years at the reins, Thomas became a consultant to the business, following a management buyout.
Regional accountancy firm Azets has announced three promotions within its Truro office.
Gill Vokes, formerly assistant manager has been promoted to manager, Rachel Elliott moves from the role of associate to senior and Cara Dale, who previously held the role of senior manager, has been promoted to practice manager. Malcolm Peters, partner at Azets, said: “All three of these promotions reflect commitment to the firm and to the industry, and are incredibly well deserved.
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“Delivering a highly personalised service will continue to be a focus for us, and these promotions highlight Azets commitment to continued investment in our people within the south west region.”
NEW LEP BOARD MEMBER The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed a new non-executive director. Lisa Oakes, who is finance director at Bodmin-based confectionery company Buttermilk, will also chair the LEP’s audit and assurance committee. She has more than 20 years of business finance and accountancy experience. Oakes joined Buttermilk part-time in 2012 as a consultant management accountant and became full time finance director in 2016. Prior to that she held a variety of finance and accountancy roles with a range of Cornish businesses including Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, Pooleys Chartered Accountants and Mannings Hotel, Bar and Restaurant.
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She said: “I’ve experienced first-hand the many challenges of growing a successful business and I want to bring those skills to the LEP board as it shapes the economic future of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.” BUSINESS CORNWALL | 45
