On 26th November 2025, Steve Webb, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, ruled out the threat of a Devonwall Mayoral Strategic Authority being imposed on Cornwall. In a letter to the unitary authority, the Minister stated that the UK Government “is minded, on an exceptional basis, to work” with Cornwall Council […]
Devolution and Cornwall – an update Read Post »
This week, I wish to comment on the growing insecurity around the globe. There is a well-known phrase that states “violence begets violence.” I do not know from where the saying originates, but it seems to me to be a self-evident truth. I despair that so many powerful men do not seem to have learn
Some thoughts on global insecurity Read Post »
The celebration of Cornish culture and identity on St Piran’s Day, and the weekend which followed, was really heartening. I was pleased to assist with the events in St Austell and, as the chairman of the St Piran Trust, I would like to thank everyone who supported the procession to St Piran’s Oratory and the
St Piran’s Day and representations Read Post »
I present regular written reports to both St Dennis Parish Council and St Enoder Parish Council. The report for February 2026 is as follows: 1.0 Council and other meetings Physical Cornwall Council meetings during the last five weeks included Full Council; Corporate, Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, an associated task and finish “Customer
Report for 25th Jan – 28th Feb 2026 Read Post »
