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FALMOUTH HARBOUR PRICE HIKE
to under-charge for services we have a statutory duty to provide,” said Carden.
Falmouth Harbour has revealed details of significant charge increases for leisure customers ahead of the 2022 season.
historically low charges while keeping them “competitive, fair - and in many cases still less than market levels”.
The increases will impact customers who use facilities including moorings, berths and boat parking.
It follows a thorough review of pricing policy for both commercial and leisure operations by the Harbour management team.
“We are faced with considerable challenges of increasing costs which are unavoidable and cannot be delayed any further as the future of the Harbour depends on it.”
Falmouth Harbour CEO, Miles Carden, says the increases – most of which have been limited to a maximum of 30% depending on the size of vessel - will rebalance
“No one likes price rises but we have had to accept that we cannot maintain, keep safe and grow this spectacular and vibrant sailing and commercial harbour if we continue
After the initial rebalancing increases which come into effect for the 2022 season, Falmouth Harbour aims to maintain future charges at levels around the rate of inflation.
ENTRIES OPEN ON 30 UNDER 30
our annual 30 under 30 Awards. It’s the event where we judge and meet some of Cornwall’s rising stars who inspire and engage the panel with their energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm.”
Nominations are now open for Cornwall’s 30 under 30 Awards. Cornwall Chamber of Commerce along with Business Cornwall magazine, Don’t Cry Wolf, Pirate FM and Truro & Penwith College, are on the hunt for the best of Cornwall’s thriving young talent. If you are a self-motivated, innovative entrepreneur, businessperson or professional making waves in Cornwall, then we want to hear from you or you can nominate an outstanding member of your team, a friend that inspires you, or even a family member you know has worked tirelessly to get where they are today. To be eligible for the award, 30 under 30 candidates must living and working in Cornwall and be under the age of 30 on March 18, 2022. The judges want to see a range of nominations to represent the great diversity Cornwall has to offer. Chamber chief executive, Kim Conchie, said: “I’m so excited to be warming up to 6 | BUSINESS CORNWALL
The closing date for nominations is March 18. For full details on how to enter, head to the cornwallchamber.co.uk website. All 30 winners will be announced in the May issue of Business Cornwall, with an awards ceremony will be on June 17. #30U30 #thirtyunderthirty
EDEN SET FOR MORECAMBE Planning permission has been granted to build a new Eden Project in the north west of England. The focus now for the Eden team is to obtain the funding and it has submitted a business case to the Government, asking for a £70 million public investment in the £125 million project. David Harland, chief executive of Eden Project International, said: “Planning permission is a huge milestone on our journey towards making Eden Project North an exemplar project for Morecambe, Lancashire and the North of England. “The project is now definitively shovel-ready and a compelling financial case has been made to Government.”
