Cornish businesses call for independent evidence before any Tourist Tax decision
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce brought accommodation providers, attractions, brewers, accountants and Cornwall Council together at its Overnight Visitor Levy Summit on Friday 11th September. The key topic of conversation was: no decision without independent evidence of the economic impact. Businesses from across Cornwall’s visitor economy and its supply chain, together with councillors, gathered at […]
Cornwall Chamber welcomes PM Andy Burnham: “Back the innovation already tackling food security here”
TRURO: Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has warmly welcomed the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to Cornwall on 15 August 2026, using the visit to showcase an innovative business community already tackling food security challenges, and to call on the Government to back the industry-led work now underway across the county. Toby Parkins, Interim Chief Executive of […]
A Time of Change – and Opportunity
A Time of Change – and Opportunity A statement on leadership, our Board, and the year ahead Cornwall is changing, and so is the country around it. As the United Kingdom welcomes a new Prime Minister in Andy Burnham — with his stated commitment to devolution and to shifting power and investment beyond Westminster — […]
Great British Summer Savings
📢 Calling all Cornish venues and attractions 📢 Register your venue or attraction for Great British Summer Savings — the UK government scheme cutting VAT on family days out from 25 June to 1 September 2026 Click on this link to find out more 👉 Welcome — GBS Register
Have Your Say – Brexit Snap Poll
Ten years on from the Brexit Referendum, we’re interested to know what Brexit has meant for your business. Please complete our questionnaire for us to gather more information on behalf of Businesses in Cornwall: Brexit Snap Poll
Connecting Cornwall: Why Rail Wi-Fi Matters for Business
Our CEO, Toby Parkins, has written to Government urging ministers to prioritise investment in high-speed onboard Wi-Fi for Great Western Railway services to Cornwall. For businesses facing some of the UK’s longest rail journey times and persistent connectivity challenges, reliable onboard internet is no longer a convenience, it is essential economic infrastructure. Businesses in Cornwall […]