PLYMOUTH-based Sunshine Care has expanded and moved into larger office space.

The business had outgrown its previous office at City Business Park, in Stoke, which is owned and managed by Plymouth City Council.

Its new facility on the Derriford Business Park gives Sunshine Care eight offices set across one floor and enables the company to continue its plan for expansion.

The office move follows last month's announcement that Sunshine Care is looking for 110 more staff.

Paul Constantine, director of Sunshine Care, said: "Council staff assisted us as a start-up company in the business park, helping us move to bigger units and were incredibly supportive as the business expanded, particularly Sue Grant the City Business Park manager."

Ms Grant helped Paul identify the new premises and worked alongside the council's surveyors to negotiate the move.

The council also ensured the IT switch from one premises to another went smoothly.

Mr Constantine said: "These new premises are perfect. Not only is it spacious but it is close to Primary Care Trust offices as well as the council's Windsor House so we can easily attend meetings."

Councillor Ted Fry, Cabinet member for planning, strategic housing and economic growth, said: "I'm delighted to see a city company doing so well and thrilled our staff played a part in helping this business grow from strength to strength within the business park before outgrowing it.

"We have made economic growth one of the city's key priorities and have staff who work extremely hard to help businesses get the advice and support they need and, in many cases, the property they need."