Politics
210309 | Anger over 'ancient trees' being chopped down by 'Eco' Carbis Bay Hotel ahead of G7 Summit
Anger over 'ancient trees' being chopped down by 'Eco' Carbis Bay Hotel ahead of G7 Summit
Campaigners say it feels like the resort is being turned into a 'private playground for rich people', whilst local people are shut out read more »
210211 | Cornwall Council Cabinet recommends budget which invests in residents' priorities | 1.99%, +3% Gov adult SC £1.52/week
If budget is adopted, council tax will rise by 1.99%, plus an extra 3% for the Government precept for adult social care. This is equivalent to an extra £1.52 a week for the average property (band D). read more »
210210 | Bees: Britain is breaking its promise of better bee protections
This is urgent! Britain is breaking its promise of better bee protections by allowing a bee-killing poison banned in the EU to be used on our fields! read more »
200208 | Reports reveal impact of G7 summits on hosts | benefits for businesses "For most summit had no impact"
proportion of businesses experiencing a positive impact appeared to be largely counterbalanced by those where the impact was negative
Reports reveal impact of G7 summits on hosts
read more »200208 | ‘Bright future’ for Cornwall says PM | The impact of hosting G7 summits as Cornwall prepares
‘Bright future’ for Cornwall says PM
read more »210122 | G7 in Cornwall: joy and concern as Carbis Bay chosen to host summit
G7 in Cornwall: joy and concern as Carbis Bay chosen to host summit
Local people expect an economic boost but worry about potential mayhem in the small seaside resort read more »
210120 | Cornwall councillors have called on the Government to provide immediate extra funding for adult social care as well as
"Cllr Kirkham said: “Boris said on the steps of Downing Street ‘I will sort out social care in 100 days’ – now we have another increase on taxpayers. It is very frustrating, it makes me very, very angry.”
She said that the council was having to put the burden of funding social care services on residents who cannot afford it."
210118 | Cornish MP appointed to Council of Europe role
200110 | George Eustice MP gives go-ahead for bee killing pesticide
10th January read more »
201119 | Angry Cornwall shopkeepers say big retailers are exploiting lockdown loopholes
Angry Cornwall shopkeepers say big retailers are exploiting lockdown loopholes
Cornwall's business chief says it’s ‘blatantly unfair’ read more »
201013 | Cornwall MPs vote to overturn Agricultural Bill amendments
201006 | CPRE concerned over government plans for planning system
CPRE concerned over government plans for planning system
201006 | Struggling to pay the rent? Help advice | government’s ban on evicting people who rent homes ended 20 September
Struggling to pay the rent?
The government’s ban on evicting people who rent their homes ended on 20 Se
read more »200930 | Cornwall coronavirus recovery could take five years
Cornwall coronavirus recovery could take five years
200930 | Cornwall Covid Data latest
Cornwall Covid Data latest
200923 | Farewell, Gibraltar – Cornwall’s former neighbour in European Parliament decides which side its bread is buttered
Farewell, Gibraltar – Cornwall’s former neighbour in European Parliament decides which side its bread is buttered
200923 | Cornwall Council votes 63-3 to protest at proposed bonfire of planning controls
Cornwall Council votes 63-3 to protest at proposed bonfire of planning controls
200917 | Strong objections to planning changes
Strong objections to planning changes
200820 | Bid To Ban Supertrawlers from UK Waters
200818 | NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog
NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog
West Cornwall Healthwatch believes the health and social care sector need more than 'a clap for carers' but true long-lasting investment. read more »