Pentewan village flood defence scheme completed Friday, 26 April, 2024 An event has been held to mark the completion of new flood defences for Pentewan after years of work. Work on the £395,000 flood defence scheme to protect Pentewan Village from flooding, particularly from high tides and waves driven by storms, and the effects of climate change has now completed. The village centre of Pentewan has been affected by flooding caused by a combination of high tides and... Local News
Self-employed new parents now able to claim additional support grant 19th June 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the news today that self-employed parents whose trading profits dipped in 2018/19... Local News
Spaceport Cornwall a step closer after UK-US Space Treaty signed 17th June 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed news today of a new treaty signed between the UK and USA which will enable U.S... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on the need to welcome tourists to Cornwall 16th June 2020 “I was very concerned to read the statement from the Cornwall Councillor responsible for the economy portfolio on Cornwall Council reported in national media... Local News
Steve Double MP calls for ban on launching of sky lanterns and balloons during debate in Parliament 15th June 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has spoken in Parliament about the need to ban the launching of balloons and sky lanterns... Local News
The incomes of more than 20,000 people in St Austell and Newquay have been protected due to the government’s support. 15th June 2020 Steve Double welcomes the news that more than 20,000 people in mid-Cornwall have benefited from government support to safeguard their income during the Covid-19... Local News
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme extended 3rd June 2020 The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes latest statement on Hong Kong 1st June 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the Foreign Secretary’s statement in response to Beijing’s latest encroachment on... Local News
Statement on Dominic Cummings 27th May 2020 Statement on Dominic Cummings "I totally understand the frustration and anger many people feel regarding the events of the weekend. We have all experienced our... Local News
Cornwall to receive £509,639 from Reopening High Streets Safely Fund 24th May 2020 Cornwall Council is to receive £509,639 from the £50million Reopening High Streets Safely Fund to help it introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get... Local News