Thank you Monday, 8 July, 2024 Dear Fellow Residents, As I am sure you will know by now, I was not re-elected as your Member of Parliament last Thursday. I want to thank the thousands of people who did vote for me. Sadly, it was not enough. I also want to thank my campaign team and the band of volunteers who supported my campaign. We delivered more literature and spoke to more people than all the other parties together. But it... Local News
Additional £32million of investment by South West Water welcomed 12th March 2024 South West Water has announced a commitment of £32 million to accelerate efforts in reducing the use of storm overflows. This commitment aligns with the... Local News
Budget, to cut taxes, build a stronger economy and deliver a brighter future for families in St Austell and Newquay 6th March 2024 The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered a strong Budget which will build a stronger economy and deliver a brighter future for families in St Austell and... Local News
Project to naturally manage flooding in Mevagissey proceeds to next stage 23rd February 2024 A project to naturally manage fluvial flooding in the Mevagissey catchment is one of forty projects nationally announced by Floods Minister Robbie Moore to... Local News
Measures to support pollack fishermen welcomed 23rd February 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed measures announced by the Government today to support fishermen most impacted by the... Local News
Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses 19th February 2024 Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced. The... Local News
Councils given more powers to control holiday lets as government announces national register and planning permission requirements 19th February 2024 The Government has today confirmed that local authorities like Cornwall Council will be given new powers to make people turning residential homes into holiday... 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