Each month, I present a written report to both St Dennis Parish Council and St Enoder Parish Council. The report for July and August 2025 is as follows 1. Council and other meetings Physical Cornwall Council meetings over the last six weeks have included Full Council and a members panel relating to the employment of […]
Monthly Report for 21st July – 31st August 2025 Read Post »
During the last term of Cornwall Council (2021-2025), I had the privilege of serving as the chairman of the Cornish National Minority Working Group. Established in 2015 following the recognition of the Cornish as a national minority though the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCPNM), it has played a leading role in
The National Minority Working Group Read Post »
Eighty years ago this week, the Second World War ended with the surrender of Japanese forces. The Prime Minister, Clement Atlee, made a radio broadcast at just after midnight and the next 24 hours (15 August 1945) became VJ Day. The Cornish Guardian reported that there were “spontaneous demonstrations of joy and relief” and “in
The end of World War 2 Read Post »
This month marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Three months on from the cessation of the conflict in Europe, Emperor Hirohito announced the surrender of Japan on 15th August 1945 and hostilities in the Pacific were also concluded. Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day was immediately celebrated in
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