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 Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.New group to oppose greenfield bidNews that two public meetings were held at Illogan during late August by an action group opposed to large-scale greenfield development in the area, indicate opposition to proposals contained in the latest draft of the Area Action Plan, produced by Kerrier. According to the West Briton, ‘The action group is opposing plans to build as many as 3,800 houses on greenfield sites and 5,600 houses on brownfield sites in the Camborne and Redruth areas’. MK CALLS FOR RETHINK ON GROWTH IN BIOFUELSOn the 11th September, Members of the European Parliament will be voting on proposals for all petrol and diesel used in transportation to contain at least 10% of biofuels by 2020. Porthcurno.Mobi Launches Mobile Internet In Cornwall With A SplashVisitors to Britain's Riviera can now enjoy Cornwall's first mobile site, offering handy travel and holiday information on Porthcurno for both phones and computers. Beaches, buses, surf and the open air Minack theatre feature on http://porthcurno.mobi, as well as maps and images. ELECTION SHAMBLES FOR UNITARY COUNCILMebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall has condemned the announcement from the Boundary Committee for England that it will “not be able to complete the work” necessary to create new seats for elections to the new unitary council by May or June 2009 and that the elections will have to proceed on the basis of 82 Councillors for the new authority with the same electoral divisions as the current County Council. SO HOW MANY COUNCILLORS WILL THE NEW COUNCIL HAVE?The Boundary Committee for 'England' have confirmed today that they are minded to accept the submission from the One Cornwall Implementation Executive that there should be 123 Councillors for the new unitary authority. MINISTERS MUST NOT IGNORE SUPPORT FOR INCINERATOR INQUIRYAs support for a public inquiry into plans for a giant waste incinerator in St Dennis grows, local MP Matthew Taylor says that Ministers cannot ignore the opposition to their plans. Kerrier: Easier than ever to register your vote for 2009Kerrier residents who want to be able to vote in the first elections of the new unitary council, must register. They will receive their annual electoral registration form within the next week. BRITISH AIRWAYS TO SUSPEND NEWQUAY CORNWALL FLIGHTSBritish Airways announced today that it will withdraw scheduled operations from four London Gatwick short-haul routes, including its daily flights to Newquay Cornwall Airport, and that plans to start two new services from Gatwick have also been scrapped. Build, build, build and build more!The recently released ‘area action plan -– for Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth, 2005-2026, developing options’, has set out three housing targets for the area. These are for 6,000, 9,400 and 11,100 dwellings. People have been asked to indicate which option they prefer. Kerrier District Council, has suggested that 9,400 dwellings is the most appropriate level. Build, build, build and build more!The recently released ‘area action plan -– for Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth, 2005-2026, developing options’, has set out three housing targets for the area. These are for 6,000, 9,400 and 11,100 dwellings. People have been asked to indicate which option they prefer. Kerrier District Council, has suggested that 9,400 dwellings is the most appropriate level. EU - NEW STATUS FOR CELTIC LANGUAGESThe European Council is due to vote on the European status of two Celtic languages today (Tuesday 15th July 2008), after talks begun between the Westminster Government and Europe early last month. If agreed, the Scots Gaelic and Welsh languages will be given the same EU status currently enjoyed by the Basque, Catalan and Galician languages, where citizens have the right to send correspondence to the EU in their native language and receive a reply in that language. PROTECT THE PASTY CALL!The General Secretary (GS) of the Celtic League has written to the EU in support of granting the Cornish pasty European Union Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status. Heartlands plans for Pool go on showMembers of the public will soon have the chance to see the latest exciting plans for the innovative Pool village scheme. DON’T SWAMP WEST CORNWALL – GEORGE LAUNCHES PETITIONLocal MP, Andrew George, has today launched a petition calling on Government Ministers to concentrate efforts on meeting local housing need rather than treating the Cornish countryside as a developers’ paradise. PZ TAX OFFICE CLOSURE: BAD FOR LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND BAD FOR GOVERNMENTThe MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, visited the Penzance Tax Office to meet both management and unions following the announcement last month that the Government intends to close the Office with the resultant loss of local service and the removal of 45 well paid local jobs. FULL LIST IF THREATENED POST OFFICES - RURAL CORNWALL TO BE MORE ISOLATED?THE GOVERNMENT WANT TO CLOSE ALL THESE POST OFFICES Altarnun Boscastle Grimscott Madron...(MORE FOLLOWS) ONE IN FIVE CORNISH POST OFFICES FACE AXEOne in five Cornish Post Offices face the axe as part of the Government's "Network Change" programme. GEORGE CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT OVER TAX BREAKS FOR SECOND HOME OWNERSAndrew George, MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Constituency of St Ives, has today challenged the Government over its recent changes to Capital Gains Tax which will effectively subsidise the owners of second homes at the expense of those on low incomes. TRURO COUNCIL VOTE TO AWARD STAFF ST PIRAN'S HOLIDAYCornwall's only City Council has voted to make St Piran's Day an annual holiday for all their employees following a Celtic League campaign to raise the issue across Cornwall |
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Motorcyclist dies after A38 crash Town's youth curfew 'a success' A voluntary youth curfew pilot in a Cornish town is hailed as a success by police and the mayor. New group to oppose greenfield bid News that two public meetings were held at Illogan during late August by an action group opposed to large-scale greenfield development in the area, indicate opposition to proposals contained in the latest draft of the Area Action Plan, produced by Kerrier. According to the West Briton, ‘The action group is opposing plans to build as many as 3,800 houses on greenfield sites and 5,600 houses on brownfield sites in the Camborne and Redruth areas’. MK CALLS FOR RETHINK ON GROWTH IN BIOFUELS On the 11th September, Members of the European Parliament will be voting on proposals for all petrol and diesel used in transportation to contain at least 10% of biofuels by 2020. Porthcurno.Mobi Launches Mobile Internet In Cornwall With A Splash Visitors to Britain's Riviera can now enjoy Cornwall's first mobile site, offering handy travel and holiday information on Porthcurno for both phones and computers. Beaches, buses, surf and the open air Minack theatre feature on http://porthcurno.mobi, as well as maps and images. Man drowns in swimming accident A swimmer who got into difficulty off the Cornish coast is pronounced dead after being airlifted to hospital. Members sought for scrutiny panel Devon and Cornwall Criminal Justice Board is looking for people from black or minority ethnic communities. Tribute to shipwreck crew A ceremony marks the anniversary of a shipwreck off Cornwall and the restoration of its figurehead. |
