ELECTION SHAMBLES FOR UNITARY COUNCIL
Mebyon Kernow the Party for Cornwall has condemned the announcement from the Boundary Committee for England that it will not be able to complete the work necessary to create new seats for elections to the new unitary council by May or June 2009 and that the elections will have to proceed on the basis of 82 Councillors for the new authority with the same electoral divisions as the current County Council.
SO HOW MANY COUNCILLORS WILL THE NEW COUNCIL HAVE?
The Boundary Committee for 'England' have confirmed today that they are minded to accept the submission from the One Cornwall Implementation Executive that there should be 123 Councillors for the new unitary authority.
MINISTERS MUST NOT IGNORE SUPPORT FOR INCINERATOR INQUIRY
As support for a public inquiry into plans for a giant waste incinerator in St Dennis grows, local MP Matthew Taylor says that Ministers cannot ignore the opposition to their plans.
Easier than ever to register your vote for 2009
Kerrier residents who want to be able to vote in the first elections of the new unitary council, must register. They will receive their annual electoral registration form within the next week.
Suicide Prevention Strategy Report, August 2008
The fifth annual report of progress on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England (and Cornwall) was published on the 1st August 2008. This report sets out what has been achieved in 2007 and highlights what further activity is taking place in 2008.
ANGER AT PLANS FOR 70,000 NEW HOUSES
Secretary of State does not understand the needs of Cornwall
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO SUSPEND NEWQUAY CORNWALL FLIGHTS
British Airways announced today that it will withdraw scheduled operations from four London Gatwick short-haul routes, including its daily flights to Newquay Cornwall Airport, and that plans to start two new services from Gatwick have also been scrapped.
South West Music School celebrates its first year in Cornwall
To celebrate the end of a fantastic first year, South West Music School will be holding a residential at Truro School for the first year students. The weekend will consist of an exploration of rhythm, dynamics, musical structure and one note symphonies and culminates with a short performance by the students, aptly named The Ensemble of Infinite Possibilities.
The final performance is on Monday 28th July at 5.00pm at The Chapel, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro. Entry is free but please RSVP to Lisa Tregale on 01803 847011 or l.tregale@swms.org.uk to reserve a place.
Lisa Tregale, Director of South West Music School says, We want to introduce the students to as wide a range of music as possible, to stretch their boundaries and take them out of their musical comfort zones. At previous residentials we have taken the students to classical concerts, this time we are taking them to a gig by a local Cornish band, The Sea.
The Sea are a local Guitar & Drum rock duo who are the brothers Alex & Peter Chisholm. They are performing on Saturday 26 July at Club Cukoo @ Bar 200, River Street, Truro (opposite the museum). The gig is free; doors opening at 7.30pm with the support acts starting at 8.30pm and the main act starting at 10pm.
For more information about South West Music School please visit www.swms.org.uk
Build, build, build and build more!
The recently released area action plan - for Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth, 2005-2026, developing options, has set out three housing targets for the area. These are for 6,000, 9,400 and 11,100 dwellings. People have been asked to indicate which option they prefer. Kerrier District Council, has suggested that 9,400 dwellings is the most appropriate level.
Build, build, build and build more!
The recently released area action plan - for Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth, 2005-2026, developing options, has set out three housing targets for the area. These are for 6,000, 9,400 and 11,100 dwellings. People have been asked to indicate which option they prefer. Kerrier District Council, has suggested that 9,400 dwellings is the most appropriate level.
EU - NEW STATUS FOR CELTIC LANGUAGES
The European Council is due to vote on the European status of two Celtic languages today (Tuesday 15th July 2008), after talks begun between the Westminster Government and Europe early last month. If agreed, the Scots Gaelic and Welsh languages will be given the same EU status currently enjoyed by the Basque, Catalan and Galician languages, where citizens have the right to send correspondence to the EU in their native language and receive a reply in that language.
New Cornwall website started by a 16 year old boy
A 1 year old boy Gary Howells is the creator of EverythingCornwall.com
PROTECT THE PASTY CALL!
The General Secretary (GS) of the Celtic League has written to the EU in support of granting the Cornish pasty European Union Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status.
SOUTH CROFTY MINE OPENS FOR QUESTIONS
As the day of full-scale tin production draws nearer at South Crofty mine, owners Western United Mines Ltd are inviting the public to attend an Information Day on Saturday 2 August from 10am to 1pm.
Heartlands plans for Pool go on show
Members of the public will soon have the chance to see the latest exciting plans for the innovative Pool village scheme.
DONT SWAMP WEST CORNWALL GEORGE LAUNCHES PETITION
Local MP, Andrew George, has today launched a petition calling on Government Ministers to concentrate efforts on meeting local housing need rather than treating the Cornish countryside as a developers paradise.
Jess in Time
Local Singer-songwriter Leaving the Duchy.
Public to have their say on future of Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth
Kerrier District Council is inviting the public to have their say on what the future might look like in Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth.
PZ TAX OFFICE CLOSURE: BAD FOR LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND BAD FOR GOVERNMENT
The MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, visited the Penzance Tax Office to meet both management and unions following the announcement last month that the Government intends to close the Office with the resultant loss of local service and the removal of 45 well paid local jobs.
FULL LIST IF THREATENED POST OFFICES - RURAL CORNWALL TO BE MORE ISOLATED?
THE GOVERNMENT WANT TO CLOSE ALL THESE POST OFFICES
Altarnun
Boscastle
Grimscott
Madron...(MORE FOLLOWS)
ONE IN FIVE CORNISH POST OFFICES FACE AXE
One in five Cornish Post Offices face the axe as part of the
Government's "Network Change" programme.
Penzance Ladies FC hit new heights
Penzance Ladies FC will hit new heights in August, when they make their debut in the South West Women's Combination League - the third tier of the women's football pyramid in England.
Bon Giovi at The Keay Theatre St Austell
Doors 7.30pm tickets £10 advanced and £12 door. Box Office 01726 226777
GEORGE CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT OVER TAX BREAKS FOR SECOND HOME OWNERS
Andrew George, MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Constituency of St Ives, has today challenged the Government over its recent changes to Capital Gains Tax which will effectively subsidise the owners of second homes at the expense of those on low incomes.
THE DUKE OF CORNWALL IS TO VISIT HIS SUBJECTS - WE SHOULD BE THERE TO MEET HIM
A visit by TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on Friday marks the 190th anniversary of The Royal Institution of Cornwall the organisation that runs the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Courtney Library and that was set up to support and protect the countys cultural and academic richness.
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