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
Government announces financial support for England’s fishing businesses 17th April 2020 £10 million fund for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors announced Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the news... Local News
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March 15th April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed news that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Furlough Scheme has been... Local News
NHS in Cornwall receives huge boost with £42.5million debt write-off. 9th April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the news that the Government will be writing off £42,594,000 of debt from Royal... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on people thinking of travelling to Cornwall for the Easter Weekend 9th April 2020 “I continue to be contacted by many local constituents about the number of tourists who appear to still be heading to Cornwall. With the Easter weekend now upon... Local News
£750 million for front line charities across the UK during COVID-19 announced by Government 8th April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak that Charities across the UK will... Local News
Steve Double MP: “Changes to Business Interruption Loan Scheme will make it easier for businesses to get help” 3rd April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed changes to the Business Interruption Loan scheme announced by the Chancellor in... Local News
Steve Double MP: “£300 million for community pharmacies is a welcome boost for a vital service during COVID-19 Pandemic” 3rd April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care of £300 million in funding... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes launch of £20million support for sports clubs from Sport England 1st April 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the launch of the Community Emergency Fund from Sport England. This new fund aims to... Local News
An open letter from Steve Double MP and Leader of Cornwall Council Julian German CC regarding visitors travelling to Cornwall 20th March 2020 See text below from open letter from Steve Double MP and Leader of Cornwall Council Julian German CC regarding visitors travelling to Cornwall 20 March 2020 SDD... Local News