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
600 extra police officers for Devon and Cornwall as Conservative Government delivers on manifesto pledge to get 20,000 extra police officers on our streets 26th April 2023 Figures released today show that 600 extra police officers have been recruited in Devon and Cornwall since September 2019, bringing the total number of officers... Local News
Employment Minister visits Newquay Jobcentre and Community Orchard 21st April 2023 The Employment Minister Guy Opperman has visited Newquay Jobcentre and award winning local Community Interest Company Newquay Community Orchard, to see local... Local News
Government publishes new proposals for rules to better regulate holiday lets and support local communities 12th April 2023 The Government has released details of new rules to give communities greater control over short-term lets in tourist hot spots, while also strengthening the... Local News
£5.5million investment for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly from the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund 12th April 2023 St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double has welcomed the news that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will benefit from £5,567,556 in new... Local News
24,151 pensioners in St Austell and Newquay will benefit from the biggest ever increase in the Basic State Pension this April 12th April 2023 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the news that 24,151 pensioners in the constituency will receive a 10.1 per cent... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on recent events at Beresford Hotel, Newquay 27th March 2023 “I was very concerned to hear of the events around the Beresford Hotel at the weekend. While I do not dispute the right for people to protest, this should... Local News
Victory for common sense after ‘dubious’ fishing byelaw proposals scrapped 24th March 2023 Local representatives have declared a victory for common sense after potentially damaging byelaws proposed by Cornwall’s Inshore Fisheries Conservation... Local News
Cornwall to receive share of £1.4 billion of Government funding to boost heating efficiency and cut bills by up to £400 in homes 22nd March 2023 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed a share of £2.5 billion of funding to boost heating efficiency and cut heating costs... Local News
Levelling Up Bill to include restrictions on homes being used as Airbnbs in rural beauty spots 21st March 2023 Secretary of State Michael Gove has confirmed that the government will bring forward changes to its Levelling Up Bill aimed at tackling problems with Airbnbs... Local News