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
Government minister praises litter-pickersand beach-cleaners across Cornwall 25th September 2019 Government minister James Cleverly has today praised volunteer litter-pickers and beach-cleaners across Cornwall for their “tremendous work” to protect the... Local News
Environment Secretary encourages local people to join The Big Clean in Cornwall 19th September 2019 Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has encouraged people across Cornwall to head to a nearby beach this weekend and join the fight against plastic waste and... Local News
‘What a waste!’ Conservative Group on Cornwall Council slam administration for poor handling of waste and recycling contract 18th September 2019 The Conservative Group at Cornwall Council have slammed the administration for its bungled handling of the waste and recycling contract tender following a... Local News
Cornwall Council urged to show compassion after motion to review handling of blue badge applications passes first hurdle 11th September 2019 A motion calling upon Cornwall Council to review its handling of the application process for ‘blue badges’ has passed its first hurdle after going through a... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council ask ‘Why can Cabinet not come clean when they get it wrong?’ 21st August 2019 Concerns have again been raised about the accountability of the ruling administration at Cornwall Council as the row over development around Truro rumbles on... Local News
Conservatives Group on Cornwall Council welcome additional Government funding for local authorities for Brexit preparations 14th August 2019 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed the announcement from the Government earlier this month of £20m extra funding for local authorities to... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council visit Launchpad at Falmouth University 2nd August 2019 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council have visited Falmouth University for a briefing on the Launchpad programme. Hosted by University CEO and Vice... Local News
Conservatives seize control of Cornwall Council’s Audit Committee 31st July 2019 Conservative Councillors yesterday seized control of Cornwall Council’s audit committee. The ruling Liberal Democrat/Independent coalition that forms the... Local News
Cllrs Mustoe and Rowse prove that “where there's a will there's a wave." as Cornwall Council’s Cabinet back their motion for better beach management 26th July 2019 Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has voted to back Mevagissey Councillor James Mustoe’s and Par Councillor Jordan Rowse’s Better Beach Management motion as they... Local News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News