Compensation scheme announced to support pollack fishermen Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 In breaking news this evening the Secretary of State for DEFRA has issued a Ministerial Directive for a compensation scheme for those fishermen most impacted by the zero total allowable catch decision on pollack which was recommended by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas last year. The changes left many Cornish fishermen in ports like Mevagissey and Newquay, who have... Local News
Work underway on flood defences at Pentewan 14th February 2024 Work has started on a new flood defence scheme for the village of Pentewan, which will see properties currently vulnerable to coastal flooding protected for at... Local News
Floods Minister visits STARR Project 12th February 2024 The Minister for Water and Rural Growth Robbie Moore has today visited the STARR Project in Par and St Blazey to see an update on the vital flood defence works... Local News
Prime Minister visits NHS Dentist in Newquay following launch of Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan 8th February 2024 The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has visited Gentle Dental, an NHS Dental Practice in Newquay, following the launch of the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan... Local News
Steve Double leads debate in Parliament on Tri-service Safety Officers 5th February 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has led a debate in Parliament on the Tri-service Safety Officer (TSSO) role and its importance to... Local News
Government gives backing to law to better protect livestock from dog attacks 5th February 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the news that the Government is backing proposals to provide better protection for... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes national rollout of Pharmacy First services following successful trial in Cornwall 1st February 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the national rollout of the Government’s Pharmacy First approach following its... Local News
Steve Double MP encourages St Austell and Newquay veterans to apply for Veteran Card via new digital service 31st January 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, is encouraging veterans in Mid-Cornwall to use the recently launched digital service to apply for... Local News
Steve Double MP calls for better coverage of Cornish culture on TV 31st January 2024 St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double has spoken up in Parliament about the need for publicly funded broadcast media to recognise protected... Local News
Steve Double MP asks for review of school attendance targets 25th January 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has spoken up in Parliament about the impact of school attendance targets on families in Cornwall... Local News