Category Archives: politics

The latest unemployment figures for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly show a slight increase, with 11,116 people now looking for work. The big picture is that joblessness is now at its highest level for thirteen years, with young people … Continue reading →

Cornwall Council has announced changes to its recycling scheme. As landfill costs are rising – and continue to be seen as part of the Council’s long term waste strategy (and included in the recent draft core strategy document) – you … Continue reading →

There are signs of further disunity between the Tories at Cornwall Council. This isn’t the first time County Hall Tories have turned against each other like March hares. During last year’s budgeting round, Cllr Fiona Ferguson proposed a budget amendment to … Continue reading →

One year ago, people slept the night outside County Hall in Truro to protest against Cornwall Council’s plans to cut the Supporting People budget. This funding previously supported many worthwhile projects to help vulnerable adults, including those at risk of … Continue reading →

If the Health and Social Care Bill is passed, public health will be devolved to local authorities from April 2013. A Health and Well Being Board is being established this year as a ‘shadow’ body preparing for the proposed new arrangements. In … Continue reading →