Compensation scheme announced to support pollack fishermen Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 In breaking news this evening the Secretary of State for DEFRA has issued a Ministerial Directive for a compensation scheme for those fishermen most impacted by the zero total allowable catch decision on pollack which was recommended by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas last year. The changes left many Cornish fishermen in ports like Mevagissey and Newquay, who have... Local News
Steve Double MP shows support for British farming in Mid-Cornwall 17th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has shown their support for British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster... Local News
Nearly two million pounds of government funding for Mid-Cornwall projects welcomed by Steve Double MP 15th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed today’s announcement that projects in Mid-Cornwall are receiving a large share of... Local News
Local people come together for St Blazey Community Clear Up 10th September 2018 Local people have come together in St Blazey to take part in a litter pick organised by St Austell and Newquay MP Steve Double targeting grot-spots in the town... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes new seasonal workers pilot scheme for farmers 7th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Government of a two-year pilot scheme which will... Local News
Steve Double urges St Austell and Newquay residents to complete rail fares consultation in its last week 5th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay is urging residents to have their say on what they want a future fares and ticketing system to... Local News
Steve Double MP meets with Sports Minister to make the case for Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing 5th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, yesterday met with Sports Minister Tracy Crouch MP to make the case for better recognition for... Local News
Steve Double MP salutes Mid-Cornwall success as local projects secure tens of thousands of pounds of lottery cash 4th September 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed success for organisations across Mid-Cornwall who have been awarded tens of... Local News
Steve Double MP: “Make sure you tick all boxes when it comes to Lyme Disease and tick awareness” 30th August 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has met with local campaigners in order to raise awareness about ticks and the dangerous Lyme... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes stunning upset as Newquay Treviglas seat won by Conservatives from Liberal Democrats by Mark Formosa in Cornwall Council by-election 10th August 2018 The Conservatives are today celebrating a stunning Cornwall Council by-election victory in the Newquay Treviglas division, taking the seat from the Liberal... Local News