Investment in Falmouth and its maritime industry were among the topics raised when the Prime Minister visited Falmouth this week.

Falmouth Town Team had the chance to meet with Boris Johnson in a private meeting as part of his visit to Cornwall on Wednesday.

Having helped co-ordinate the Falmouth leg of Mr Johnson's trip, Falmouth BID manager Richard Wilcox and town manager Richard Gates, who head up the Town Team, joined with the town's MP Cherilyn Mackrory and other local colleagues at what has been described as a "productive session."

Support for small businesses, investment for town centres like Falmouth and the need for Cornwall to be more represented on the UK High Streets Task Force were all discussed, with the visitor economy, Great South West campaign, maritime sector and ways to allow young people to remain living and working in Cornwall among other topics in what proved to be a wide-ranging meeting.

The Town Team also explained to the Prime Minister a number of projects that have been delivered in Falmouth, including the regional leadership role it plays in the South West when it comes to high streets, the town's Covid response and recovery planning efforts, its 12-month economic vitality plan, the expansive festivals programme it produces and its work with other partners.

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Richard Wilcox, Falmouth BID manager, said: “The session was a really valuable opportunity for us as a Team to discuss directly with the Prime Minister, the most pertinent and pressing topics of the day.

"We know that Cornwall is an incredible place, one that continues to forge ahead with innovative plans and ideas, and it was important that this was conveyed at the meeting.

"Furthermore, existing and emerging growth sectors were highlighted, as well as the need for continued focus and investment in the county’s infrastructure and workforce. We look forward to following up on some of the productive discussion strands with Government and its key partners in the near future.”

MP for Falmouth Cherilyn Mackrory agreed: “I was so pleased to bring the Prime Minister to Falmouth to show off our fantastic, thriving coastal town.

"We are so lucky to have such a great team in Falmouth, working tirelessly to make the town the best possible place to live, work and grow up in.

"I raised with the Prime Minister the need for a legacy in Falmouth, post-G7, and discussed our ambition for a blue growth plan that really realises our economic and maritime ambition.

"This would have huge benefits throughout Falmouth and I look forward to continuing to work with the Falmouth Town Team, and the Prime Minister, to ensure Falmouth gets the attention and support it needs.”