Local MP Sheryll Murray was pleased to join Saltash Mayor Martin Gee at the opening of the new base for the Saltash Gateway Community Interest Company (CIC) in Fore Street at the site of the old gas showroom.
The shop front will host a variety of CIC based projects and on its official opening held a market where local producers could sell their products. The CIC will undertake a number of projects such as the Saltash Hopper, a community minibus acquired to serve local people.
Following the visit Sheryll Murray said, "I remember the place when it was the old gas showroom and it has been disused for around 20 years. I am pleased that this derelict shop has now been given a new lease of life through this project. I would like to thank all those from the community who have made this project the success it clearly is."
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Pictured: gasshowroom.jpg - Beryl Dickerson who was the manageress at the old gas showroom with Mayoress Maggie Gee, Mayor Martin Gee and Sheryll Murray MP
Opening.jpg - Sheryll Murray MP at the opening with Mayoress Maggie Gee, Mayor Martin Gee and Saltash West Cornwall Council candidate Gloria Challen