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Living and Working in Cornwall

Cornwall's Identity

Cornwall is home to around 500,000 people and in the holiday seasons this population nearly doubles as the area becomes a destination for holiday makers from around the world.  They flood here with good reason – to enjoy what the locals have all year round: sandy beaches, the sound of the sea, stunning countryside including areas of outstanding natural beauty, strong cultural identity and folklore, historic landscapes and heritage, strong local communities, festivals, gastronomy and stars beyond belief.  There’s something for everyone in Cornwall.

Business in Cornwall

Cornwall’s business community is predominantly made of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with around 85% of them employing fewer than 10 staff.  The business community is very well connected with great networking opportunities and the county’s geography really defines the key industry sectors.  Cornwall boasts some of the most innovative, cutting edge and unique businesses and business people in the UK.  That means there are exciting job opportunities and careers waiting round the corner for the people who live here.

European Funding

Cornwall has been fortunate to receive large amounts of money from Europe over the last 10 years or so.  This money has been invested in key infrastructure projects to help develop the Cornish economy and stimulate growth, in addition to projects which have supported the local community in developing skills and helping people gain employment (among many others). Cornwall now offers university-level education across a number of insititutions. This is offered through the CUC partnership and the Tremough Campus in Penryn, where the campus is purpose built for HE, in addition to through the excellent Colleges. With Superfast Broadband becoming available to every nook and cranny of the county before the rest of the UK, Cornwall is also one of the best and fastest connected places on earth, offering businesses a clear, competitive advantage.  The Innovation Centres also offer start up and growing businesses cost-effective, purpose built suites of office space.

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