Truro BID

Truro BID Information on Truro BID's activities & businesses matters for those working in Truro City Centre. We first became operational in October 2007.

Truro Business Improvement District (BID) is a business led initiative which gives businesses the power to raise funds locally to be spent locally on improving a defined commercial area. Truro BID represents circa 380 Truro businesses and from 2007 to 2017 invested £3.4million into the City centre. We’re now in our fourth 5 year term, which runs until October 2027. We are independent from local au

thorities and other statutory agencies and deliver projects over and above the baseline service provided by them. Some of our work includes:

∙ Delivering and funding Truro’s annual City Centre Christmas Lights scheme (along with past donations from Lionel and Carol Knight).

∙ Enhancing the festive offer with street entertainment, large scale projections on buildings, traffic-free main shopping streets, markets, and supporting Coppice Theatre shows and Father Christmas grottos.

∙ Delivering the Truro Trend high-profile Catwalk at the Cathedral.

∙ Initiating and supporting one day markets; e.g. the Duchy Fair’s Cornwall Shop Small Markets and Truro Antiques and Collectables Markets.

∙ Joint-funding with Truro City Council the annual floral hanging baskets each spring.

∙ Working with Visit Truro to promote the city, including contributing financially to printed marketing activity (Truro Guides) and Visit Truro’s website.

∙ Representing the interests of businesses on plans for the Pydar Regeneration and Truro Town Fund investment plan.

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 - 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀Cormac have recently provided us with an update on the Truro...
25/04/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 - 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

Cormac have recently provided us with an update on the Truro Town Deal Lemon Quay works, which we thought it would be helpful to share.

Good progress has been made on site, and three of the five new tree planter pits have now been completed by Cormac to a stage where the trees can be installed.

Cormac will be completing the remaining two pits within the next two weeks, with trees and tree grills due for delivery in approximately two weeks’ time.

Also arriving soon is the new seating for Lemon Quay and will be installed once the tree pits are complete.

Works in the ramp area have also progressed well, including the installation of new steel edging, reinstatement of paving and the import of 50% of the required topsoil.

The new footway to the Market Store area (storage for the weights and barriers situated outside M&S) is due to be completed later next week, alongside sub‑base tarmac works for the new cycle shelter.

Cormac are grateful to everyone for their patience and continued support and will continue to provide updates as key milestones are reached.

More project details can be seen at https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/truro-harbour

My Truro - Truro Town Deal Cormac

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁A very warm welcome to the Cornish Cheesemonger who opened in Tinners Court las...
24/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

A very warm welcome to the Cornish Cheesemonger who opened in Tinners Court last week, next to Basso's Pizza Parlour.

They offer over 100 of the world’s best cheeses, freshly sliced charcuterie, and wine.

The Cornish Cheesemonger are open Tuesday to Saturday 9-5pm, so pop in and say hello when you are passing. They can be found on Facebook at Cheese is Life.

Tinner's Court Truro

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝗽𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼'𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 A reminder that, two weeks ago, ...
24/04/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝗽𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼'𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀

A reminder that, two weeks ago, Cornwall Council re-introduced free parking after 4pm at two of Truro’s car parks - Edward Street, near Truro Crown Court and Moresk (Oakway), next to the Pydar development area.

Along with the Town Clerk and several Councillors at Truro City Council, we welcome the news as we've been campaigning for the return of free parking to support the late afternoon and evening economy.

In April 2023, Cornwall Council introduced charges after 4pm in Truro, causing a loss of free evening parking for the city.

Truro BID and Truro City Council have been meeting with Cornwall Council since November 2024 to raise concerns about parking capacity and cost. We also obtained support from over 125 businesses, via letters and emails, to request that free evening parking was reinstated.

On the day of the changes, Truro City and Cornwall Councillors, Rob Nolan and Steven Webb, who have been instrumental to reinstate free parking in Truro, were onsite with Alun Jones at Edward Street Car Park to speak with car park users.

Truro businessses, please tell your customers about the changes, either in person and / or on social media.

Truro City Council Cornwall Council

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖As previously communicated, we stopped using the DISC ...
23/04/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖

As previously communicated, we stopped using the DISC Crime Reporting Tool on 31 March, and we have now switched to an alternative called UKPAC (UK Partners Against Crime).

Devon and Cornwall Police are supporting this move as UKPAC is more aligned with the internal Police Crime Systems and therefore easier for the police to retrieve evidence. Hopefully, the result will be more prosecutions of high street crime.

If you were registered and active on DISC, you should have received a welcome email from UKPAC/Centrysis. Please activate this so that you can join UKPAC.

The police will be doing some drop-in sessions to train businesses in their premises on the new reporting system this Monday 27 April.

There are limited spaces, however, please email alun.jones@trurobid.co.uk to request a training session from the police on Monday.

For more information about UKPAC, see their website: https://uk-pac.com/

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 As you may know, we'll be organising and funding two summer events this year, Children'...
20/04/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

As you may know, we'll be organising and funding two summer events this year, Children's Day (on Saturday 20 June) and the Truro Classic Car Show (on Sunday 2 August).

In addition to our events, we thought it would be helpful to share dates for the key events coming up until September which are detailed below:
- The BIG Truro Market (second Saturday of the month)
- Truro Pride - Saturday 18 July
- Our Great Little Kids Club (Victoria Gardens) - 27 July to 28 August
- Our Great Little Kids Club Hedgehog trail - 27 July to 30 August
- Celebration of Culture - Saturday 1 August
- Truro Food Festival - Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 September.

Truro businesses, remember to please use and direct your customers to the event What's On Pages of Visit Truro's website: www.visittruro.org.uk/whats-on

Photo Credit: Cornwall Pride

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖As previously communicated, we stopped using the DISC ...
18/04/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗞𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖

As previously communicated, we stopped using the DISC Crime Reporting Tool on 31 March, and this month we will be switching to an alternative called UKPAC (UK Partners Against Crime).

Devon and Cornwall Police are supporting this move as UKPAC is more aligned with the internal Police Crime Systems and therefore easier for the police to retrieve evidence. Hopefully the end result will be more prosecutions of high street crime.

If you haven’t received a welcome email from UKPAC/Centrysis, this may indicate that you weren’t live on the DISC reporting system at the end of March.

Truro businesses, to be invited to join UKPAC, email alun.jones@trurobid.co.uk with your name and email address.

For more information see the UKPAC website: https://uk-pac.com/

UK Partners Against Crime

𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿Following the sucess of last year's event, we are organisi...
17/04/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿

Following the sucess of last year's event, we are organising and funding the Truro Classic Car Show this year for Sunday 2 August, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

The Truro Classic Car Show offers a rare opportunity to see a wide variety of much-loved classic and vintage cars, displayed on a hard surface setting in a city centre. The event will also feature automobilia and autojumbles stalls and live music.

𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲
If you, or anyone you know, would like to exhibit your classic vehicle (car, motorcycle or commercial vehicle) please apply via our online registration form or email emily.warrington@trurobid.co.uk. Vehicles should be pre-year 2000, however newer vehicles (post-2000) will be considered if they are highly unusual with a wow factor.

The Truro Classic Car Show is both free to attend and to exhibit vehicles, and kindly sponsored by Coodes Solicitors . Macmillan Cancer Support will be collecting on the day. For event details see Visit Truro ’s website: www.visittruro.org.uk.

𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗭𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀Great to see that Zafiros Bar & Restaurant are hosting a special Psychic Charity Nigh...
16/04/2026

𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗭𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀

Great to see that Zafiros Bar & Restaurant are hosting a special Psychic Charity Night on Thursday 30 April, 7.30pm until 9pm.

Join Scott Stonebridge at Zafiros for an evening of connection and reflection, with all proceeds supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).

Tickets are £15 per person and available at www.scottstonebridge.com

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲We will be organising and funding Children's Day, which tak...
15/04/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

We will be organising and funding Children's Day, which takes place across the city on Saturday 20 June.

There will be family- friendly activities on Lemon Quay including mountain bike stunt shows, pedal bike obstacle course, have-a-go at circus skills, dance performance and stalls, along with other activity in Pydar St.

As previously communicatedc, relevant Truro Businesses are encouraged to join in with Children's Day and there are a couple of ways to take part:

- Have an in-store activity or offer in-store. This could be anything from a colouring or craft competition, to offers and promotions aimed at children and their parents/carers.

- Have a FREE stall on Lemon Quay featuring a family-friendly activity, which also showcases your businessses. We’re open to ideas although this could be an art-activity, colouring table, science fun or game. The stalls are in gazebos where you would have a 3m by 1.5m space. Set up is from 8am, ready for 9am and pack down is at 4pm.

Children's Day is being kindly sponsored by Coodes Solicitors.
To take part in Children’s Day, or to find out more, email us by Thursday 30 April on: lindsey.craik@trurobid.co.uk

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲Last week, Truro City Council launched its new website, the website address will remain th...
14/04/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲

Last week, Truro City Council launched its new website, the website address will remain the same, and can be accessed at: truro.gov.uk

The new website has been designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with an improved, more user friendly experience. It features clearer navigation and easier access to information about the Council's services, projects, meetings, and links to LemonBooking for room and building hire.

This project supports Objective 1 of Truro City Council's 2026-2030 Strategy, which focuses on improving communication and transparency through increased use of the Council website.

Our partners at Truro City Council, encourages everyone to familiarise themselves with the site.

Truro City Council

𝗝𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱Joli Boutique has moved and reopened in the Pannier Market, where they are now focusing on body p...
13/04/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱

Joli Boutique has moved and reopened in the Pannier Market, where they are now focusing on body piercing.

Situated opposite South West Wigs and Watch-it, once the School Easter Holidays have finished, they will be open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm.

For piercing enquiries pop to their Instagram page .

Good luck to the owner, Kimberly, in your new location. The premises, which also sells jewellery, looks lovely!

Joli Boutique Truro Pannier Market

𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗔 – 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹Looking for an affordable, business-friendly hotel & meeting space in Truro?Hotel VA...
12/04/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗔 – 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹

Looking for an affordable, business-friendly hotel & meeting space in Truro?

Hotel VARA on Falmouth Road offers flexible, Scandi-inspired meeting rooms for everything from client meetings to team training days (up to 50–60 people), all with natural light & hybrid facilities.

They also offer flexible catering options – from coffee & croissants to working lunches, with vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free choices available.
Plus, accommodation options, with 30 affordable rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking & a healthy 'more than' breakfast included in all stays.

To find out more about Hotel Vara’s meeting facilities, events and accommodation options, call 01872 272450 or email reception@hotelvara.co.uk

Hotel VARA

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First Floor, Truro Library
Truro
TR11EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441872273999

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