Government’s planning policy destined to fail, says MP

Government’s planning policy destined to fail, says MP

The government’s announced planning policy risks putting “greed before need” and is “destined to fail”, says St Ives Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George. Andrew George MP His comments come in the wake of deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, launching changes to the...
Views sought on housing assistance policy

Views sought on housing assistance policy

Residents are being asked for their views on a draft policy aiming to improve housing quality across Cornwall, to support people to live in their homes for longer. Photograph: Richard Bell/Unsplash The draft Housing Assistance Policy sets out the council’s role in...
Council is on the lookout for a variety of sites

Council is on the lookout for a variety of sites

Cornwall Council is calling for sites that could potentially be used to build houses, employment space, community facilities, or for helping nature recover. The aim is to provide an early opportunity for individuals, landowners, developers and other interested parties...
Rugby Club housing plan takes a step forward

Rugby Club housing plan takes a step forward

The St Ives Town Deal project to reposition and refurbish the town’s rugby club facilities and provide affordable housing has taken a major step forward. Photograph: St Ives BID Members of St Ives RFC have agreed proposals to relocate the current clubhouse and second...