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
‘Proper job’ as Cornish national identity and tick box debated in Parliament 11th June 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has this evening led the debate in Parliament looking at Cornwall’s unique identity and the case... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes Department of Health award of nearly £1.5m funding to RCHT for Mental Health Hub 25th May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Mental Health and Inequalities Jackie Doyle-Price of... Local News
Steve Double MP secures debate on Cornish national identity and the 2021 census 24th May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has secured a debate in Parliament on the case for recognition of Cornish national identity in the... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes decision not to proceed with Cosgarne move on facility in Newquay 23rd May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the decision by Cosgarne Hall not to proceed with controversial plans to open a move... Local News
Steve Double MP greets Cornwall Council decision to back geothermal power in Mid-Cornwall 22nd May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the decision by Cornwall Council today to invest more than £1m into the deep... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes Cornwall Council investment in Newquay Strategic Route 22nd May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the decision by Cornwall Council today to commit funding to fund phases 2 and 3 of... Local News
Steve Double MP appointed to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe by Prime Minister 21st May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has been appointed to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe following a statement... Local News
Steve Double MP urges people to hold an Afternoon Tea to support Breast Cancer Care 21st May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay met with leading charity Breast Cancer Care at the House of Commons earlier this week to support... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes new funding for suicide prevention in Cornwall 18th May 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Health and Social Care, Public Health England (PHE), and NHS... Local News