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
Open letter to Richard Branson re: ‘Space Tourism’ 4th March 2021 Open letter to Richard Branson re: ‘Space Tourism’ SDD/JM/Branson 4 March 2021 Dear Sir Richard, We are writing following the recent Full Council meeting of... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council vote against Cornwall Council’s Budget and 5% rise in Council Tax 23rd February 2021 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has today voted against Cornwall Council’s Budget for 2021/22, which will see average Council Tax Bills rise by... Local News
CONSULTANTS’ FEES- FIBS, DAMNED FIBS AND STATISTICS 19th February 2021 Cllr David Harris statement on latest developments in Cornwall Council consultant spend row “Much comment has arisen about the level of consultants’’ fees etc... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council welcomes £12million Government money for potholes 17th February 2021 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed the news that Cornwall Council will be receiving £12,589,000 ring-fenced for pothole repair as part of a... Local News
Chaos at County Hall as Council’s Leader comes unstuck on consultant spending 11th February 2021 It was another chaotic meeting of the Liberal Democrat-Independent Cabinet that runs Cornwall Council yesterday as during the debate on the Budget, the council... Local News
Conservative statement on latest Lib Dem-Independent Cornwall Council letter to Government 10th February 2021 “We are very concerned that the Liberal Democrat/Independent administration that runs Cornwall Council has again chosen to politicise elements of the millions... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council says that lessons must be learned following release of critical Ombudsman report into Adult Social Care practises 8th February 2021 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has reacted to the release of a report by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman following a complaint from a... Local News
SAINTS TRAILS-FACEBOOK FIBS AND FARCE 1st February 2021 Chairman of Cornwall Council’s Audit Committee Cllr David Harris has raised concerns about Cabinet Member Geoff Brown and his handling of the controversial... Local News
Revealed: Shocking Cornwall Council spend on Brussels office as county hall called out on £210k bill 1st February 2021 Shocking figures revealed under a Freedom of Information request reveal that Cornwall Council has pumped £210,000 into its office in Brussels since 2017, with... Local News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News