![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.NHS to cut Cornish jobsNorth Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, has slammed moves by the local NHS to relocate laundry services for Cornwall’s hospitals to Bristol. Kerrier: FALMOUTH POST OFFICE TO RETURN TO ‘TRADITIONAL HOME’Local MP, Julia Goldsworthy, has welcomed the news that Falmouth Post Office will be reopening at its original site on the Moor on 21st May, after several months of renovation. FIRMS LINK UP FOR NEW CORNISH CIDERTwo young Cornish companies have linked up to launch a new Cornish Cider. “Press Gang” is now being pressed exclusively for Truro-based Skinners Brewery by Cornish Orchards, of Duloe near Looe. DES RES LIVING FOR STUDENTS AT FALMOUTHIt may not be quite five-star, but it’s certainly a world away from the popular image of student living - as these first computer-generated images (attached) of Maritime, near Falmouth Docks Station, clearly show. City council will gain 3 new Mebyon Kernow membersNo election for the City council confirms that Mebyon Kernow will be well represented in Cornwall's capital city. FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY GROUPSCommunity groups in South East Cornwall can take advantage of a free course of four workshops during April and May on raising funds, planning and management, running effective committees and roles and responsibilities within an organisation. Caradon: BOOST FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SOUTH EAST CORNWALLIn a bid to boost local events Caradon District Council is scrapping fees for community organised events held in its parks. CORNWALL FAITH FORUM STAGES OPEN MEETINGCORNWALL FAITH FORUM STAGES OPEN MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH 7.30 PM COUNTY HALL, TRURO Members of the public are being invited to attend a special meeting of the Cornwall Faith Forum on April 12th which will include presentations from the Baha’i and Pagan communities and discuss the possibility of setting up a Cornwall Interfaith Centre. NEW COMPANY - CORNWALL AIRPORT LIMITED - TAKE CHARGE OF NEWQUAY AIRPORTOn the 1st April 2007 Cornwall Airport Limited assumes operational management of Newquay Cornwall Airport following the expiry of the current Serco contract. This exciting development marks a positive move forward for Newquay Cornwall Airport which is owned by Cornwall County Council. MK CALLS ON LOCAL PEOPLE TO OPPOSE UNITARY PROPOSALThe Party for Cornwall demands devolution – not local government reform The Department of Communities and Local Government has today announced that sixteen proposals for unitary government will go forward for consultation. This includes Cornwall County Council’s bid for Cornwall to be run by a single unitary authority. Cornwall 'One Council' goes one step furtherCOUNCIL WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S DECISION ON ONE CORNWALL ONE COUNCIL BID AS MAJOR STEP TOWARDS NEW FUTURE FOR CORNWALL Today’s decision by the Government to take the Council’s proposal for a single local authority for Cornwall (One Cornwall One Council) through to the next stage of the process has been welcomed by Council Leader David Whalley who says it marks another major step towards a new and exciting future for Cornwall. More money given to actNOWThe Rural Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Partnership has awarded funding of £99,525 to launch a new project called actnow reach, aimed at boosting broadband use in rural Cornish communities. This funding is from the South West Regional Development Agency Rural Renaissance scheme. WESTERN MORNING NEWS - CORNISH TERROR THREAT STORYCORNISH REBELS' TERROR THREAT An extremist Cornish organisation with a history of violence has re-emerged with a chilling threat to people flying the English flag - "you are a legitimate target". INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE ADVISERS VISIT CORNWALLSix language experts from across Europe visited Cornwall last week to meet representatives of the Cornish Language Partnership to discuss the future development of the Cornish language. Control of Invasive Plants in the Tamar ValleyControl of Invasive Plants in the Tamar Valley Awareness Day - 17th April 2006 If you feel you are fighting a losing battle against invasive plants in the Tamar Valley, an awareness day to discuss the best ways of tackling the troublesome species could be the answer. Kerrier: Redruth Heritage Economic Regeneration SchemeThe Redruth Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS) has been a key factor in the transformation of many of Redruth’s historic buildings within the town’s Conservation Area since it was launched in June 2004. The Scheme which aims to bring back into use vacant or underused buildings of historic or architectural significance already has five completed projects under its belt, six currently in progress and a number due to commence in the spring. Penwith: MEBYON KERNOW TO CONTEST ST IVESSt Ives Constituency Branch of Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall have decided to contest the St Ives parliamentary seat at the next General Election. Caradon: CONFERENCE BOOST FOR SOUTH EAST CORNWALL’S SPECIALIST FOOD PRODUCERSThe profile of small local food producers in South East Cornwall is set to receive a boost from a one day conference bringing together regional policy makers with the producers themselves. Conservatives have their eye on CornwallCORNWALL IS KEY TO CONSERVATIVES RUNNING THE COUNTRY Party Chairman, Francis Maude’s visit to Cornwall next week will underline how important the county is in the party’s plans for success at the next General Election. TOOTHLESS REGULATOR CAN’T STOP SOUTH WEST WATER’S EXTORTION SCHEMEThe regulatory body set up to protect water customers’ interests, OfWat, is “powerless” to stop continuing extortionate bills, says the MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George |
Cornwall News
Curfew 'successful' before launch Warning after meningitis cluster Parents are told to be vigilant after a small cluster of bacterial meningitis in a Cornish town. Fishermen airlifted out of raft A couple of fishermen had to be airlifted to safety from their life raft after their boat sank off the Cornish coast. Appeal after body discovered Police appeal to dog walkers after a woman's body is found at the bottom of cliffs in south east Cornwall. Hotel fire charges could be made Officials decide if charges will be made in connection with the fatal Penahllow Hotel fire in Newquay. 'Best' beaches are in South West Torquay and St Ives top a poll of home-grown holiday hotspots chosen by Britons holidaying at home. Eco-towns proposal 'not unlawful' The government's strategy for up to 10 eco-towns, including one near St Austell, could be "unlawful", councils warn. Heartlands plans for Pool go on show Members of the public will soon have the chance to see the latest exciting plans for the innovative Pool village scheme. |