I am increasingly frustrated with the planning process in Cornwall because of top-down diktats from central government. The housing target for Cornwall was 2,625 new residential units per annum as set out in the Local Plan but, at the end of 2024, the UK Government imposed a new annual target of 4,421. This means that […]
Planning changes are a nonsense Read Post »
At the second Full Council meeting of the new unitary authority, I tabled a motion, which called for a “devolution settlement to properly reflect Cornwall’s national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.” Following discussion between elected members – including the leader of the Council Cllr Leigh Frost – it was drafted to
Cornwall Council backs meaningful devolution Read Post »
Each month, I present a written report to both St Dennis Parish Council and St Enoder Parish Council. The report for June and July 2025 is as follows: 1. Council and other meetings: At Cornwall Council, I have been appointed to the Corporate Finance & Performance Overview & Scrutiny Committee, the Budget Overview & Scrutiny
Monthly Report for 1st June – 20th July 2025 Read Post »
Last Thursday, the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced into Parliament. The related press release claimed that the legislation was about unlocking a “generational shift in power from Westminster to those with skin in the game,” and it would “rebalance prosperity, deliver economic growth” along with a “decade of national renewal …” The
Labour ”Devolution“ is not devolution Read Post »
Each month, I present a written report to both St Dennis Parish Council and St Enoder Parish Council. The report for May 2025 is as follows 1. A new term: As this is my first monthly report since the local elections, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me with
Monthly Report for 1st – 31st May 2025 Read Post »
