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
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council welcomes additional Government support for Cornwall Airport Newquay 24th November 2020 The Government has confirmed that airports across England will be able to apply for up to £8million in January to cover its business rates for 2021/22. The move... Local News
Answers demanded on Langarth ‘money pit’ as extent of taxpayer money thrown at project continues to grow 22nd November 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has demanded answers from the council’s Liberal Democrat/Independent administration as it has come to light that more... Local News
‘On your bike!’ Cllr Olly Monk welcomes Government funding to promote walking and cycling in Cornwall but requests clarity from County Hall on where it’s going 13th November 2020 Newquay Councillor Olly Monk has welcomed news today that the Government has awarded Cornwall Council another £607,000 to go towards improving cycling and... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council reiterates call for independent inquiry into Cormac work accident incident 10th November 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has reiterated its call for an independent inquiry into an accident that took place at a Cormac depot, where... Local News
Has Cornwall Council forgotten Newquay again? 29th October 2020 Two prominent Newquay Councillors have written to Councillor Rob Nolan the Cornwall Council portfolio holder for Environment and Public Protection to question... Local News
“Listen to the people” say Conservative Group on Cornwall Council after Leader of the Council presses on with EU campaign despite Brexit referendum, and two General Elections to the contrary 19th October 2020 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has called for the Leader of Cornwall Council to listen to the people the council are there to serve and stop wasting... Local News
Revealed: Cornwall Council’s ‘secret’ letter to build over Mylor 18th October 2020 Residents in Mylor have been left furious after gaining sight of an ‘extraordinary’ letter from Cornwall Council in which the local authority reveals plans for... Local News
“Shocking and Unacceptable!” Prominent Newquay Town Councillor calls for immediate measures to protect the safety of children at Newquay playpark 5th October 2020 A prominent Newquay Town Councillor has called for urgent repairs to a Newquay playpark amid further claims of poor value for money from a Cormac project... Local News
Cornwall Conservatives are recruiting 5th October 2020 Cornwall Conservatives are recruiting Job Title: Constituency Campaigns Organiser Salary £16,000 - £24,000 pro-rata (depending on experience) Contract: Fixed... 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