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
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
Steve Double MP welcomes South West Water’s new water quality map 21st March 2023 Today, St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double has welcomed South West Water’s unveiling of their new water quality map, known as WaterFit... Local News
Budget Statement delivers measures to support continued recovery while encouraging economic growth 15th March 2023 The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today given his Budget Statement, with measures designed to support the country in its continued recovery, while taking steps to... Local News
Applications open for fuel payment scheme for park home residents 23rd February 2023 Residents of Park Homes who do not pay their electricity direct to the energy provider can now apply for £400 Government support towards cost of living. The... Local News
Cornwall Council to receive additional £9million to help vulnerable residents with cost of living pressures 22nd February 2023 Cornwall Council will receive £9,057,140 in the latest round of Government funding to help families that need support with the cost of essentials in the face of... Local News
Cornwall gets government funding for Trailblazers Scheme for the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme 10th February 2023 Cornwall has been confirmed as an area that will benefit from additional government funding as part of the Trailblazers Scheme for the Family Hubs and Start for... Local News
59% rise in general practice workforce for St Austell and Newquay since 2019 3rd February 2023 St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double MP has welcomed news that there are 92 more doctors, nurses and other patient care staff working in... Local News
Steve Double MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 27th January 2023 This week St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his... Local News
Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer 20th January 2023 Recycling plastic bottles and drink cans is set to be easier for tens of millions of people thanks to a new deposit return scheme, Environment Minister Rebecca... Local News