Government to look at adverse impact of holiday lets

Government to look at adverse impact of holiday lets

Derek Thomas and fellow Cornish MP Cheryl Mackrory have met tourism minister Nigel Huddlestone to discuss the adverse impact of holiday lets on Cornwall. The government has agreed to launch an open call for evidence on the effect of the recent increase in short-term...
Renewed advice as Covid cases begin to rise again

Renewed advice as Covid cases begin to rise again

Covid cases are on the rise, and we are again being urged to do all we can to protect ourselves and others from the virus.  Local data and a survey from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of positive cases is rising swiftly. Currently, some...
Graffti wall trial begins at Hayle Recreation Ground

Graffti wall trial begins at Hayle Recreation Ground

Hayle Town Council has given the go-ahead for a graffiti wall at the town’s Recreation Ground, for a trial period. Just four days in, the wall, on the skatepark, is already well used. The idea is, of course, that graffiti vandalism is reduced elsewhere....
Town Deal projects being submitted for final approval

Town Deal projects being submitted for final approval

St Ives Town Deal projects are to be submitted to the government for final approval later this summer. Last year, the St Ives Town Deal Board successfully bid for a deal worth £19.9 million from the government’s Town Fund Scheme. This was based on a Town Investment...