New Householder Rules for Permitted Development Regulations - in force from the 1st October 2008. . . .

This authority is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. It may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud. . . .

Proposed changes to the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy were published by the Secretary of State on 22nd July 2008. Public Consultation on the Proposed Changes runs until Friday 24th October 2008. . . .

ING Real Estate, one the world's largest property companies, is proposing the comprehensive redevelopment of Hayle Harbour. An outline planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the Harbour and land to the north and north east to provide a mixed use development incorporating retail space, business space, residential, general industrial, storage & distribution, creation of marina and commercial harbour & associated access works. . . .

03 December 2008.

On 25 November members of Penwith's Older People's Forum, together with other shortlisted organisations from across the country attended the Guardian Newspaper Public Service Awards 2008 ceremony in Central London. The evening honoured the outstanding contributions of teams and individuals who have demonstrated improvement, innovation and effective change in public services. . . .

10 November 2008.

An election to fill the vacancy on Penzance Town Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Richard Clark (East Ward), will be held on Thursday 18 December 2008. . . .

14 October 2008.

Penwith's Older People's Forum, is one of three organisations shortlisted for the Guardian Newspaper Public Service Awards 2008 in the category "Care of older people". The winner will be announced at a prestigious Awards ceremony to be held in Central London on Tuesday 25 November to which all shortlisted organisations are invited. . . .

07 October 2008.

Penwith District Council today reaffirmed its support for suspended RCHT Chief Executive, John Watkinson. Mr Watkinson was suspended pending an "Independent Review" of Management and Governors at Royal Cornwall Hospital's NHS Trust. The Review, which will be carried out by four senior professionals from outside Cornwall, will be completed by no later than 28 November 2008. . . .

30 September 2008.

Penwith Council today joined local health campaigners in slamming the treatment of John Watkinson, Chief Executive of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT). The Council understands that Mr Watkinson has been placed on "gardening leave" and could be suspended on Wednesday at a meeting of Non-Executive Directors of RCHT. . . .