Steve Double MP pushes for better funding for coastal areas Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has secured a meeting with the Local Government Minister to explore options for extra funding to help deliver public services in coastal communities. Speaking in Parliament this week, Steve pressed Local Government Minister Simon Hoare to give coastal areas the same recognition as rural areas when it comes to the cost of delivering... Local News
Newquay Police Station front desk to permanently reopen 20th May 2022 It has been confirmed that Newquay Police Station’s front desk, which had temporarily reopened in 2020, will now permanently stay open, following an... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on ‘Windfall Tax’ amendment to Queen’s Speech 18th May 2022 “First of all it is important to set the context for the vote on the Queen’s Speech. The Queen’s Speech marks the beginning of a new session of Parliament and... Local News
Ancient fort at Black Head to see Monumental Improvements following heritage funding success 12th May 2022 The Iron Age promontory fort at Black Head in St Austell Bay is one of a number of Scheduled Monuments across Cornwall that will benefit from Heritage Lottery... Local News
Queen’s Speech showcases Government’s plan to grow and strengthen the economy and help families in St Austell and Newquay with the cost of living 12th May 2022 Steve Double MP has welcomed the Queen’s Speech 2022 – setting out the Government’s legislative agenda to grow and strengthen the economy and help ease the cost... Local News
Queen’s Baton to visit St Austell as part of preparations for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 11th May 2022 The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have revealed that The Queen’s Baton Relay will be visiting St Austell on 4th July. Birmingham 2022 is... Local News
Cornwall is ready for the launch as UK’s first satellite prepares to take-off 11th May 2022 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the trail-blazing news that will see Cornwall lead the way when it comes to lift-off... Local News
Second and empty homes to face higher council tax rates in boost for local services and levelling up 8th May 2022 The Government will be giving local authorities like Cornwall Council the power to double council tax on second homes in plans due to be announced in this week... Local News
Steve Double MP meets with South West Water at Newquay 5th May 2022 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has met with senior South West Water officers in Newquay to see the work they are doing locally... Local News
Steve Double MP calls on St Austell Town Council to name road after local war hero 29th April 2022 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has called on St Austell Town Council to name a road in the town after local war hero and fund... Local News