Creative hub moves into disused Cornwall bank building
She added: "The formerly dark and dirty bank is now light and spacious and we are very grateful to the many people who have volunteered time and skills to make this happen."
Ms Endean said the refurbishment had cost about £150,000 with key funders including the Saltash Section 106 Fund and Cornwall Council's Community Levelling Up Programme which contributed more than £120,000. Councillor Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for the economy, said: "I'm delighted to announce £120,588.38 funding from our Good Growth Community Levelling Up Programme for this exciting project in the heart of Saltash. "Not only will it provide a vibrant new facility for the community, but it also means one less empty building on our high streets."
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