Category Archives: politics

Perfect weather. A long wait for expectant crowds. Passed in the blink of an eye.

The proposed stadium has been in the news again this week, as a Cornwall Council full meeting voted not to fund it. I signed the petition calling for a stadium for Cornwall because I support it. It was always clear … Continue reading →

This week, a local business magazine carried reactions to the news that Cornwall may qualify for a third round of European regional funding from 2013. One of these reactions – from Toby Parkins – suggested the way in which Cornwall’s economy … Continue reading →

Truro is currently developing a local plan. On Friday at Trelander community centre we drew together the main elements of the plan, which also includes Kenwyn. For the first time, we have a consensus on where new housing should go. We … Continue reading →

It is to Labour’s credit that growth and jobs were foregrounded in the budget statement. But the Tory and Liberal Democrats’ approach is less than convincing with very few specific commitments to investment in infrastructure and a lack of detail … Continue reading →