How the national insurance rise will hit healthcare

How the national insurance rise will hit healthcare

The Chancellor’s hike in national insurance will seriously undermine community pharmacies, social care providers, GP practices and hospices, says MP Andrew George. Andrew George MP New figures indicate this will result in 20,000 fewer GP appointments in Cornwall...
Tennis club boost for air ambulance funds

Tennis club boost for air ambulance funds

St Ives Tennis Club has raised £700 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance by staging its first ever pickleball tournament. This is a sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, which can be played on a tennis court. Thirty-two members and guests took...
Tenders sought for Old Fire Station work

Tenders sought for Old Fire Station work

St Ives Town Council is seeking tenders for the first phase of work refurbishing the Old Fire Station, also known as the St John Ambulance building. The Old Fire Station, in St Andrew’s Lane. Photograph: St Ives Town Council As a first stage of the renovation,...
Dates set for Terrace Junction road scheme work

Dates set for Terrace Junction road scheme work

St Ives Town Deal has confirmed that work on re-designing the Terrace Junction is due to begin on Monday, 11th November. The scheme aims to improve pedestrian access and space, and discourage visitors from driving into the town centre. It’s the first project to...
Councillor reassures Una employees over pay claims

Councillor reassures Una employees over pay claims

Employees at Una, the Carbis Bay holiday and leisure venue, should be able to submit their claims on the Redundancy Payments Service website. The main hub building at Una This news comes from Carbis Bay councillor Linda Taylor, who has been working on behalf of local...