Businesses welcome ‘vibrant’ creative hub – BBC News

Businesses have welcomed a new workspace built on the site of the former Liskeard Cattle Market.

Liskeard Workshed provides dedicated office, workshop and co-working space, as well as lettable units.

Darren Nock, from Replan Architectural Services, said he had “one of my best months since I started trading five years ago”.

Cornwall Council said Workshed would support about 33 new jobs and add £1.2m a year to the local economy.

Mr Nock said: “I am very hopeful that my business will go from strength to strength in this inclusive, vibrant and highly motivational space.

“I am very excited for the future.”

Brandon Van Blerk, head of growth at training and development company Alchemist, said: “The Workshed Liskeard is an absolute gem and a beautiful place to work.

“Dan, the manager, leads with unparalleled passion and expertise, creating an inviting space where quality and exceptional service converge seamlessly.”

The purpose-built hub was primarily designed to accommodate businesses from the growing creative and digital sectors, Cornwall Council said.

It has been built with investment from the European Regional Development Fund, the Local Growth Fund and match-funding from Cornwall Council.

The development is part of a wider £5.2m regeneration project to transform the centre of the town.

The official opening of the Workshed is due to he held during Liskeard’s Prime Stock Show on Saturday.

Jane Pascoe, Cornwall Councillor for Liskeard South and Dobwalls said: “The Prime Stock Show is a major event in the local calendar when the town will be buzzing with activity, so it seems fitting to celebrate the new lease of life given to the old Liskeard Cattle Market site by celebrating its official opening with the community alongside this well-loved event.”