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
Green light for lithium exploration in Cornwall 12th June 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the announcement of Government funding for lithium exploration in Cornwall, as part... Local News
Steve Double MP: “New legislation for Zero Emissions target a major step forward in fight against climate change” 12th June 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has called the laying of legislation to set a zero emissions target for the UK in future years, a... Local News
George Eustice welcomes new protections for marine life 10th June 2019 George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth & Hayle has welcomed news of further protections for England's marine life as part of a significant expansion of... Local News
PM awards outstanding young Cornish volunteer 7th June 2019 The Prime Minister has today, 7 June, recognised Bimini Love, aged 17, from Newquay, for transforming the lives of people facing period poverty in Cornwall... Local News
George visits Spectrum to celebrate Autism Awareness Month 5th June 2019 George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle recently visited Spectrum, a leading provider of specialist care services for people with Autism, learning... Local News
Last chance to sign Sarah Newton MPs petition to be presented in Parliament on 19 June 30th May 2019 Local MP Sarah Newton is a member of the Conservative Environment Network's (CEN) Parliamentary Caucus that champions decarbonisation and conservation in... Local News
CIC that gives people and furniture a second chance are finalists in prestigious countywide awards 23rd May 2019 St Blazey Recycle Reuse Resale, who have not yet had their doors open for a year have made it to the final three for Best New Businesses in Cornwall in the... Local News
Conservatives on Cornwall Council criticise Liberal Democrats for ‘more pointless letter writing’ following debate on house building in County Hall 21st May 2019 The Conservatives on Cornwall Council have today slammed the Liberal Democrat group for wasting Cornwall Council time by devoting part of the meeting to a vote... Local News
Train services in Cornwall double 20th May 2019 Train services between Plymouth and Penzance are set to double today [Monday 20 May], as part of Great Western Railway’s new May timetable. To be operated by... Local 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
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
