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
Rishi Sunak's Plan for Jobs: Speech in Full 9th July 2020 Our plan for jobs is about supporting people to find the jobs that are out there, creating new jobs through investing in our infrastructure and housing, and... National News
What Eat Out to Help Out actually means for you 8th July 2020 At a time when businesses need support, the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a targeted investment in our hospitality sector, providing discounts of up to 50%... National News
Our Plan for Jobs: Our £30bn investment in Britain 8th July 2020 Today the Chancellor announced our Plan for Jobs, worth up to £30 billion, to kickstart the economy and help create, support, and protect jobs across the United... National News
Our record-breaking package of support for UK arts and culture sector 6th July 2020 Today we have announced a world-leading £1.57 billion package of emergency grants and loans to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage... National News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News