Heartlands Cornwall’s free cultural playground Vicky Martin CEO Heartlands Trust

Introduction – Heartlands – The Vision – Success So Far – Future Development – Q & A

Heartlands Vision: a Regeneration Project £35m project led by Cornwall Council – funded by BIG Lottery, EU Convergence, Homes and Communities Agency The restoration of the Robinson’s Shaft mine complex The development of new visitor, community and commercial facilities A catalyst for wider regeneration

Heartlands: Gateway to the Cornish Mining WHS Heartlands

As a beacon for sustainable development – Environmental sustainability Low carbon development, BREEAM excellent Showcase green technology Promote sustainable practice – Social Sustainability Inclusive Design Process The role of volunteers Building Social Capital – Economic Sustainability Job Creation Social Enterprise Innovative trading mix Supporting businesses

Success to Date Opened to local community April – 20,000 people in attendance Duke and Duchess of Cornwall formally opened Heartlands on 2 July 2012 Visitors – over 175,000 year-to-date Successful event programme – Flame Festival attracted 15, 000 people

Future Development Heartlands to be the catalyst for wider regeneration – Phase 2 – Linden Homes – 138 homes – HCA, Trevenson Park South development Uk pilot for innovative self build scheme, development application to be submitted by December 2012

Conclusion – Heartlands – The Vision – Success So Far – Future Development – Q & A