Steve Double MP meets with Housing Minister to make case for further action to tackle housing crisis in Cornwall 22nd July 2022 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell has met with new Housing and Planning Minister, Marcus Jones, to make the case for further action to address... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on appointment as DEFRA Minister 8th July 2022 “They say a week is a long time in politics and this has proven never more true than in the past few days. This afternoon I have been pleased to have accepted... Local News
More Government funding to Great South West 7th July 2022 The Government has confirmed £1.5million of funding to the Great South West, an organisation comprised of the Cornwall and IoS Heart of the South West Local... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on Prime Minister resignation 7th July 2022 “It has been a very challenging week in Parliament. At times like this the Whips Office play a crucial role in ensuring Parliament and our democracy are able to... Local News
Virgin Orbit mission success brings UK launch via Spaceport Cornwall another step closer 4th July 2022 Virgin Orbit’s next satellite launch will take place from the UK, following the success of the “Straight Up” mission, which lifted off from Mojave in California... Local News
Government launches review into short-term tourist accommodation 29th June 2022 A new review has been launched by the Government to help understand the impact short-term holiday lets are having on housing in communities in tourism hotspots... Local News
Investigation launched into the regulation of combined sewer overflows 28th June 2022 The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has confirmed that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the... Local News
Better mental health support for people in crisis 28th June 2022 People experiencing a mental health emergency will be able to access more care in the community, such as crisis houses and safe havens, and those detained under... Local News
Minister meets with local representatives as case for stopping ‘dubious’ fishing byelaw grows 23rd June 2022 The Member of Parliament and Cornwall Councillor for Mevagissey have together met with Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis MP, to make the case for opposing a... Local News