Cornwall Council votes to send ‘strong message’ to Labour Government over Family Farm Tax Thursday, 28 November, 2024 Cornwall Council has today voted overwhelmingly to object to the Labour Government’s plans for a Family Farm Tax. In a meeting of the Full Council, councillors endorsed a motion brought by Liskeard councillor Nick Craker and seconded by Mevagissey and St Austell Bay councillor James Mustoe that called upon Leader of the council Linda Taylor to write to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food... Local News
Residents urged to check their council tax bills after errors uncovered by Cornwall Councillor 14th May 2020 Residents of Cornwall have been urged to check their council tax bills after a sleuthing Cornwall Councillor identified residents had been registered as living... Local News
Cllr Olly Monk calls for update on progress on Saints Trail as Government encourages people to cycle to work 12th May 2020 Newquay Councillor Olly Monk has called upon the Portfolio Holder for Transport at Cornwall Council for an update on work for the Saints Trail and other planned... Local News
New Business Improvement District funding for Cornwall to be matched with joined up working with Conservative Group on Cornwall Council and business communities 11th May 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed the news that Cornwall is due to receive a share of £6.1million to support Business Improvement... Local News
Cornwall Council accused of being barking mad following massive public confusion over dog beach ban 11th May 2020 Newquay Cornwall Councillor Kevin Towill has criticised the implementation of the new Cornwall Council dog ban on its beaches as a complete shambles after... Local News
Plans for Cornwall Council to open Household Waste and Recycling Centres ramped up following Conservative pressure 10th May 2020 Cornwall Council has indicated a decision to reopen the county's Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRC's) is imminent following pressure from Newquay... Local News
Open letter from Cllr Olly Monk - Conservative Shadow for Housing to Cabinet Member responsible for Household Waste and Recycling Centres: 4th May 2020 Open letter from Cllr Olly Monk - Conservative Shadow for Housing to Cabinet Member responsible for Household Waste and Recycling Centres: Dear Rob Nolan, Hope... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council calls for democracy to be restored to planning decisions during Lockdown 14th April 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has called for democracy and accountability to be restored to the planning process in Cornwall during lockdown... Local News
Conservatives on Cornwall Council call for administration to move council tax payment holiday to residents during COVID-19 pandemic 31st March 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has called upon the council’s administration relax rules on council tax. The proposals would allow people to have... Local News
Strong Budget for Cornwall welcomed by residents, businesses and the Conservative Group on Cornwall Council, but leaves the council’s administration confused 11th March 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed today’s Budget as one that delivers for everyone in Cornwall. The Budget contained a raft of positive... Local News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
