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 »
As a local councillor, I take planning matters seriously and, over the last 25 years, I have been participated in hundreds of planning committee meetings. I have also submitted evidence to a large number of planning appeals and spoken at numerous hearings and even the odd public inquiry. Last year, Cornwall Council refused planning permission
The planning system is broken Read Post »
The scandal of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson’s alleged misconduct in public office and his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein have highlighted, once again, how the super-rich can wield political influence through their wealth. One campaigning organisation, Transparency International UK has described Mandelson’s fall as the “most dramatic illustration yet of a political culture that has become
The influence of money on our politics Read Post »
The Cornish Language has been all over the news again, thanks to Tesco putting up Welsh language signage in their Helston store! It must be acknowledged that there are many similarities between Cornwall and Wales with our shared Celtic heritage, but I have no idea as to how the error could have happened. That said,
Cornish and the new BBC Royal Charter Read Post »
On Cornwall Council, I chair the Constitution and Governance Committee (C&G). One of the items discussed at our first meeting of 2026, held on 6th January, related to the terminology used for the person chairing meetings. Consideration of this matter was requested by a Liberal Democrat councillor, who felt that the use of the word
Political games can be so frustrating Read Post »
I present regular written reports to both St Dennis Parish Council and St Enoder Parish Council. The report for December 2025 and January 2026 is as follows: 1.0 Council and other meetings Physical Cornwall Council meetings during the last two months included Full Council (two); Cabinet; Cornwall Growth Board; Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Report for 24th Nov 2025 – 25th Jan 2026 Read Post »
In the lead-up to the 2021 census, I was heavily involved with the campaign to secure a Cornish nationality tick-box. We repeatedly made the argument that the UK Government had promised to treat the Cornish – who they recognise as a national minority – in the same manner as the Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh,
Now is the time to demand a Cornish tickbox Read Post »
It is often estimated that some six million people around the world have Cornish ancestry. Emigration has certainly been a key narrative in the history of Cornwall and its people, and I am sure that the experience of my own family matches that of many others to the west of the Tamar. For example, three
Global Cornish – Kernewek Ollvysel Read Post »
