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
A30 Dualling from Carnon Cross to Chiverton Cross gets the go ahead from the Chancellor 1st December 2014 Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has today given the go ahead for at least £100 million of funding to upgrade the single carriageway section of the... Local News
NHS England: Five year forward view 4th November 2014 Last week NHS England, along with other NHS organisations, published their independent “Five Year Forward View”, setting out their view of how the health... Local News
Sarah Newton welcomes Government funding to secure Cornwall to London air link 27th October 2014 The public service obligation (PSO) will continue a link which contributes millions of pounds to the Cornwall and South West economies. The government is... Local News
Cornwall Council Budget - Sarah Newton MP 8th September 2014 This week Cornwall Council announced its spending plans from 2015 to 2019. Over recent months I have joined others in calling for the Council to focus its plans... Local News
Former tin miner wins Cornwall Council seat for the Conservatives* 19th July 2014 Peter Williams, originally from St Day but now resident in Perranaworthal, won the Mabe by election last night by the slimmest of margins. Local News
The European Union isn't working - we will change it 26th May 2014 All across the European Union voters have kicked back against the out of the touch leadership of an unelected European technocratic elite. This was seen most... Local News
Care Quality Commission Inspection of the Royal Cornwall Hospital 27th March 2014 The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new rigorous hospital inspection regime lives up to its billing in Cornwall, laying out a clear way forward for an improving... Local News
Easter holiday boost for south-west as Network Rail confirms Dawlish railway reopening 4th March 2014 Network Rail today announced an accelerated date for reopening the Great Western Main Line through Dawlish, reconnecting West Devon and Cornwall to the national... Local News
Events line up for Cornwall Conservatives 8th January 2014 A wide ranging series of events are available to Cornwall Conservatives. Click on the Events tab for full information or email [email protected]... Local News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
