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
Steve Double MP: ‘New support payments to be introduced for students training to be paramedics, radiographers and physiotherapists fantastic news for our NHS’ 19th January 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has called confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care that students studying to... Local News
Steve Double MP responds to reported decision by Flybe to change London route from Heathrow to Gatwick 16th January 2020 "If, as reported, the Newquay to London route is to be moved back to Gatwick, I share the disappointment of many, but do accept the reasons for this. However... Local News
Package of measures of support for Flybe granted after Steve Double MP joins colleagues in pushing for action from government 15th January 2020 The Government has announced a package of measures to support the Flybe airline, which operates the majority of flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay... Local News
More than £1.5million funding for troubled families announced for Cornwall 8th January 2020 Cornwall has secured an additional £1,638,600 funding to help families who live with deep-rooted problems. The funding, announced this week by Secretary of... Local News
£3 Billion commitment to farming is good news for Cornish farmers 2nd January 2020 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed confirmation from the Chancellor, Sajid Javid that nearly £3 billion of funding will... Local News
Steve Double MP congratulates Harry Billinge on New Year’s Honours recognition 28th December 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has congratulated local D-Day hero and fund raiser Harry Billinge on his recognition in the New... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes return of Nurses Bursary 19th December 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the return of the NHS Nurses Bursary which was announced earlier this week by... Local News
Steve Double MP: “Queen’s Speech delivers for Mid-Cornwall for Brexit and beyond” 19th December 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed today’s Queen Speech as one that delivers for Mid-Cornwall through Brexit and beyond... Local News
Steve Double welcomes pledge by Secretary of State for Communities on support for local high streets and shopping parades 9th December 2019 Steve Double, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the pledge from the Secretary of State for Communities that a... Local News