by stiveslocal | Apr 22, 2026 | community news, News
A motion calling for Cornwall Council’s public realm weed treatment proposals to be reconsidered was strongly supported at a meeting of the authority yesterday. The treatment include glyphosate, which, across the globe, is considered to be a significant risk to health...
by stiveslocal | Apr 20, 2026 | community news, News
Cornwall councillors are to be asked to pause the start of a controversial chemical weed treatment, currently scheduled for May, pending public consultation. The vote takes place at the council meeting, in Truro, tomorrow (Tuesday). It revolves around a decision to...
by stiveslocal | Sep 12, 2025 | community news, News
St Ives Town Council have passed a motion expressing no confidence in both the office of police and crime commissioner and in the PCC herself. The motion was brought forward by councillor and deputy mayor Ken Messenger. “I’ve got no faith in the police and...
by stiveslocal | Jul 23, 2025 | News
Cornwall Council has backed a motion calling on the government to formally recognise Cornwall as the fifth nation of the United Kingdom, alongside England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The motion, brought forward by Dick Cole, was supported at the full...