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Plans to axe long-stay car parking in Truro head for the long grass, as councillors rebel 29th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Proposals to axe long-stay car parking in Truro in a bid to reduce the amount of traffic into the city should be dropped, according to councillors. And councillors accused ...
Skybus to quit Newquay Airport hangar and base all engineering operations at Land’s End 28th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Isles of Scilly flight operator Skybus has announced that it will leave its hangar at Cornwall Airport Newquay in May. The move will mean that all of the Skybus ...
Campaigners say “no” to Threemilestone Aldi, as Truro shopkeepers worry about the future 28th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Campaigners have urged Cornwall Council to refuse planning permission for an out-of-town retail park because it could “kill” Truro city centre. A planning application is in place for a ...
Choppy waters ahead for Cornwall’s fishermen, as 48 years of Common Fisheries Policy come to an end 28th January 2020 Anne North By Anne North Cornwall’s fishermen will put to sea on Saturday officially outside a framework of rules and regulations which have been in place since 22nd January 1972. Britain’s exit from the ...
Local news organisations to remain in crisis as government rejects the advice of its own review 28th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane The government has rejected a proposal that it should help fund public interest journalism, leaving traditional local newspapers in crisis as their advertising revenues continue to haemorrhage to ...
When the fun stops, stop – Cornwall Council’s casino economy cost taxpayers £45 million 28th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall Council has been forced to pay a £45million penalty due to “serious failings” around the use of controversial loans. The council’s auditors have issued a series of recommendations ...
Branson pushes his first Virgin Orbit space flight back again – but this time by only 48 hours 27th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith The date for Richard Branson’s first test flight of his LauncherOne rocket has slipped again, but this time by only a few days – raising hopes that the ...
The Lowering: what will happen to Cornwall’s European Union flag after Friday? 27th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane Downing Street’s orgy of red, white and blue which will accompany “Brexit Day” has led to speculation about what celebrations, or mourning, might be witnessed in Cornwall on ...
Cornwall’s footballers learn the names of their first-round opponents in “alternative” World Cup 26th January 2020 Julia Penhaligon By Julia Penhaligon Cornwall’s footballers will have to get past teams from Latin America, Australia and Africa to make progress in their first world cup adventure later this year. The KernowFA squad ...
Cornwall’s planners vote unanimously in favour of Truro stadium 24th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane Cornwall’s planners have approved detailed proposals to build a sports stadium at Langarth, to the west of Truro. The planners voted unanimously in favour of the scheme, which is ...
Work starts on new Carland Cross wind turbine 23rd January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane Construction has started on the first large wind turbine to be built in Cornwall for four years. The 2.3 megawatt (MW) turbine at Ventonteague, near Carland Cross, on the ...
“Kremlin-style secrecy” over planning enforcement in Cornwall 23rd January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Richard Whitehouse A councillor has called for greater transparency and openness over the use of planning enforcement. Mark Formosa, Cornwall councillor for Newquay Treviglas, put forward a motion at full council ...
After a couple of quiet opening nights, Cornwall’s new “singles only” bar throws open its doors for free 22nd January 2020 Anne North By Anne North The new “Single Mingle” bar in Truro, after failing to attract customers following Monday’s opening, has dropped its £20 entry fee. The new venture failed to attract its expected ...
With only ten years to go to achieve its own target, Cornwall Council pats itself on the back over climate change 22nd January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Today marks the first anniversary of Cornwall Council’s declaration of a climate emergency – leaving only ten years to go before the county is supposed to be carbon-neutral. ...
Truro Stadium land deal “still not over the line” as County Hall holds firm on promise of community benefit 21st January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Claims before Christmas that the Truro Stadium project has completed the land-transfer necessary to start construction were premature, the Cornwall Council cabinet member responsible for the scheme confirmed ...
Cornwall’s car parking charges to go up 1.5% – but Penzance is singled out for special treatment 21st January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall Council has announced how much it plans to increase parking charges for 2020/21. Under the proposals fees in council car parks will increase by 1.5% from April for ...
First night nerves at Truro’s alternative to speed-dating? 21st January 2020 Julia Penhaligon By Julia Penhaligon Cornwall’s latest “singles-only” bar, in Truro, appears to have attracted little interest on its opening night last night. Passers-by say the “Single Mingle” venue was closed by 10pm. ...
Hall for Cornwall steel sub-contractor goes bust 21st January 2020 Anne North By Anne North One of the sub-contractors employed on the refurbishment of the Hall for Cornwall, Truro, has gone bankrupt, councillors heard this morning. Councillor Adam Paynter, cabinet member responsible for resources, ...
Is this the end of long-stay car parking in Truro? 21st January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse New plans have been revealed to end long-stay parking in Truro in a bid to stop people driving into the city. Cornwall Council is looking at ending long-term parking ...
Everything you ever wanted to know about Cornwall’s spaceport project, explained in just 60 minutes with tea and biscuits 21st January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Promoters of a Cornish spaceport are pursuing their battle for hearts and minds tomorrow (Wednesday) at a “drop in” session as Kresen Kernow, the new Cornish studies building ...
Council officers in no rush to do anything about badger culling 21st January 2020 Anne North By Anne North Cornwall councillors could again be frustrated in their attempts to debate the alleged link between badgers and bovine TB at a meeting today (Tuesday.) Council officers are strongly opposed ...
The moment Cornwall has been waiting for is close at hand 20th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane One of the more eye-catching attempts to breathe new life into Truro’s night-time economy opens its doors for the first time this evening. Single Mingle will be open from ...
St Austell & Newquay MP calls for cheaper beer 20th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane St Austell and Newquay MP Steve Double has called for cheaper beer to be served up in the March budget. Mr Double has pledged his support for the “Long ...
Neither a lender nor a borrower be: Cornwall council loaned other councils £177 million, while borrowing £122.5 million 19th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall Council has defended its position as being one of the biggest lenders to other local authorities after handing out more than £177 million. Details of how much the ...
County Hall whacks it on plastic with a £1 million spend in three months 19th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall Council has defended its use of payment cards to pay for goods and services after revealing it spent more than £1 million within three months. There is ...
Local councils study the idea of a tourism tax, with divided opinions in Cornwall 19th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall welcomes millions of visitors every year with people coming from all over the world to see the beauty of the Duchy and explore its beaches, countryside, towns ...
Cornwall hopes that new flights from Newquay-Amsterdam will keep open its window to the world, as Branson snatches Heathrow slots and confirms Flybe will be re-branded as Virgin 17th January 2020 Peter Tremayne By Peter Tremayne Flybe is to introduce new flights between Newquay and Amsterdam, and increase services to Manchester and Edinburgh, as part-compensation for the loss of its connection to London’s Heathrow ...
Flybe’s Newquay route reverts to Gatwick airport, as Branson snatches Heathrow for bigger things 16th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith It’s official – nearly – that Flybe is to abandon its Heathrow airport landing slots. Passengers from Newquay will instead be offered flights to Gatwick. The news could have ...
Inspectors say Cornwall’s fire and rescue service “needs improvement” 16th January 2020 theboss By Peter Tremayne Cornwall’s fire and rescue service still “requires improvement,” according to the latest report published by Her Majesty’s Inspectors. The label is actually an improvement on last year’s verdict that ...
Newquay dogs home to close for “reconfiguration” of business model 16th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane The St Francis dogs home, Porth, Newquay, is to close its kennel doors to new admissions with immediate effect – and is looking for new homes for its ...
Cornwall College to close Saltash campus in bid to avoid financial collapse 15th January 2020 Peter Tremayne By Peter Tremayne Cornwall College is to sell its 35-year-old Saltash campus to help stave off a financial crisis. A statement on the college website says the Saltash campus will close in ...
National Pot Hole Day helps “celebrate” repairs to Cornwall’s roads 15th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane More than 25,000 potholes had to be repaired in Cornwall’s roads last year, County Hall has confirmed. This is approximately six times as many as were left unrepaired ...
Cornwall to pioneer firefighter and social worker “blended workforce” 15th January 2020 Anne North By Anne North Cornwall is to attempt a merging of firefighting and social worker roles. It opens the way to greater reliance on volunteers. The idea is not new, but council chiefs ...
Branson takes taxpayers for a ride – you can still fly from Newquay to Heathrow, but only if you go via Manchester and Edinburgh 15th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith The government has buckled to demands by Richard Branson for a £100 million tax-break to keep the troubled regional airline Flybe operational. The deal still leaves passengers facing uncertainty ...
Cornwall “will not try to run its own airline,” promises council leader 14th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse The leader of Cornwall Council has ruled out the possibility of the authority operating flights to London saying it would be a “stretch too far.” Julian German, independent leader ...
Cornish Lithium optimistic about the prospects for 2020, as more drilling is about to get underway 14th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith The quest for a new energy source to power electric vehicles is likely to make huge strides in 2020, as Cornish Lithium continues to explore reserves both in ...
Flybe on the brink, as ministers meet to consider industry-wide tax breaks as a possible solution 14th January 2020 Anne North By Anne North Today (Tuesday) looks like being make-or-break for the troubled airline Flybe, which connects Newquay to London’s Heathrow airport and other major UK cities. Crunch talks involving cabinet ministers are ...
EXCLUSIVE – Former Truro City boss buys Newquay Voice and St Austell Voice newspapers 13th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Pete Masters, former owner of Truro City Football Club, has bought two more Cornish newspapers – the Newquay Voice and the St Austell Voice. Mr Masters also owns the ...
WW2 Lancaster bomber to be restored at Newquay 13th January 2020 Peter Tremayne By Peter Tremayne A World War 2 Lancaster bomber is being rebuilt at Newquay airport. Replica Aircraft Fabrications, based at Newquay’s AeroHub, is searching for spare parts to help reconstruct the ...
Flybe continues its slow shuffle towards the exit, as hopes fade for the Newquay-Heathrow link 13th January 2020 Peter Tremayne By Peter Tremayne Flybe is refusing to comment on multiple media reports that it is close to collapse, despite its “rescue” last year by a consortium including Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. Accountants ...
And Cornwall’s new household waste contractor is…..same as the old one 12th January 2020 Anne North By Anne North Cornwall Council has finally confirmed that it is keeping its £20 million household waste contract with Biffa. The decision was revealed by Cornwall Reports last week, but County Hall ...
Newquay’s Boardmasters festival bids for 5-year planning permission 9th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Cornwall’s biggest music festival has submitted plans to remain at its current home for the next five years. Boardmasters, which takes place in August on a site overlooking Watergate ...
Bodmin publican surrenders licence before committee can debate allegations of rowdy behaviour 8th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse The owner of a problem pub in Bodmin which was shut down by magistrates after complaints from the police about anti-social behaviour and disorder has surrendered his licence. Freddie’s, ...
Fines and suspended prison sentence for Torpoint waste site manager 8th January 2020 Rashleigh MacFarlane By Rashleigh MacFarlane The manager of a waste transfer station has been given a 12 month suspended prison sentence and banned from working in the waste industry for five years for ...
Hold tight – Cornwall’s new bus contract details revealed 8th January 2020 Julia Penhaligon By Julia Penhaligon Many of Cornwall’s buses are to become subject to a new eight-year contract with Go Cornwall Bus, part of the national Go-Ahead company which also runs Plymouth’s City ...
Dogs on beaches – County Hall considers a one-size-fits-all response to massive public consultation 8th January 2020 theboss By Richard Whitehouse Restrictions on when dogs are allowed on beaches in Cornwall could be relaxed under new proposals. Cornwall Council currently has 48 Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place which ...
Council denies Newquay airport sell-off 8th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Cornwall Council has denied it is planning to sell Newquay airport. County Hall issued a brief statement this morning (Wednesday) saying that minutes of a meeting held before ...
You got what you voted for, officials tell councillors, explaining how NHS provision of sexual health services in Cornwall ended up in the private sector 8th January 2020 theboss By Anne North Cornwall councillors have been given a robust defence of County Hall’s decision to privatise sexual health services – nearly three years after the original decision was made. The service, ...
EXCLUSIVE: Newquay airport to be privatised – posing new questions over a spaceport 8th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Newquay airport is set to be privatised. The Cornwall Council-owned airport is being prepared for “an asset transfer as part of plans to make the airport self-sufficient.” The sell-off ...
County Hall losing enthusiasm for publishing its own newspaper 7th January 2020 theboss By Graham Smith Cornwall Council appears to be moving away from the idea of launching its own newspaper. In November the council agreed to investigate a proposal to distribute, free to every ...