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
Cornwall longlisted for City of Culture 2025 8th October 2021 Cornwall’s bid to be the UK’s City of Culture 2025 has moved a step closer after being longlisted with seven other parts of the UK for the prestigious title... Local News
Cornish MPs back City of Culture 2025 bid 24th September 2021 Cornwall’s six Members of Parliament are backing Cornwall’s bid to be the UK’s City of Culture 2025. Cornwall is among 20 bids from across the UK vying to win... Local News
Cornwall Council to remove fee for people purchasing affordable homes following action from councillors 15th September 2021 Following action from local Cornwall Councillors, Cornwall Council has today confirmed it will be removing a charge which was introduced earlier this year and... Local News
Cornwall Council’s Cabinet reports back on first 100 days on the job 6th September 2021 Cornwall Council’s Cabinet is reporting back on its achievements so far and plans for the future following its first 100 days on the job. Leader of Cornwall... Local News
Relief for parish and town councils as Cornwall Council first in country to use new government legislation to repay business rates on public conveniences 7th July 2021 Cornwall Council is the first unitary authority in the country to have paid back business rates on public toilets to operators, many of which are town and... Local News
Cornwall Council to distribute £1.7million of Government funding for vulnerable households as part of extended Covid Local Support Grant Scheme 6th July 2021 Cornwall Council has been allocated an additional £1.7million of Government funding as part of extended Covid Local Support Grant Scheme. The Government’s COVID... Local News
Conservative Manifesto commitment fulfilled as Cornwall’s Brussels Office closes 2nd July 2021 The Conservative administration on Cornwall Council has fulfilled a manifesto commitment as Cornwall Council has confirmed it will be closing Cornwall’s office... Local News
Conservative Administration at County Hall gets to work with ambitious plan for temporary housing 23rd June 2021 The Conservative Administration at Cornwall Council has got to work, confirming an ambitious plan to deal with Cornwall’s temporary accommodation crisis... Local News
PM ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR CORNWALL TO CREATE A G7 LEGACY FOR THE REGION 8th June 2021 New Town Deals for Penzance, St Ives and Camborne will level up these areas, create jobs and drive growth in the long term Government will lead major drive to... Local News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
