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
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
