“We hope this report and its recommendations may allow agencies to move towards more effective, efficient, and sustainable environmental governance, taking opportunities to reform and improve the environmental regulatory landscape.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/partnership-urges-residents-to-report-environmental-offences-and-protect-nature/

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Cllr Linda Taylor also welcomed the news that the Government is taking action on several key issues she and MPs have raised since the General Election, saying it shows how Cornwall’s voice is being heard in Westminster....“Since the election, I have written several letters to Westminster outlining areas where we wanted to see action taken.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/leader-welcomes-cornwalls-voice-being-heard-in-budget/

Last updated: 31/10/2024 07:30:51

“With just a few weeks left until the election I have decided to oversee the portfolio until then and will ensure we continue to work every day to build the thriving, sustainable Cornwall we all want."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/change-to-cornwall-councils-cabinet-announced/

Last updated: 12/03/2025 10:02:14

He tells the chamber that local MP Sheryll Murray has written to the Secretary of State calling for extra funding for the bridge, and suggests time should be given to see what response is forthcoming. 12.28pm: The council's monitoring officer speaks to advise the council that the amendment would mean that no fixed budget would be in place by 1 April. 12.40pm:  Cllr Colin Martin has put forward a second amendment calling for any decision to be deferred until after a general election. 12.48pm: Cllr David Harris states that the amendment is irresponsible as it could cost Cornwall Council money if there is no immediate funding solution found following any election - which could be as late as January 2025. 12.55pm:  The monitoring officer has outlined concerns on the amendment, including the effectiveness of the Joint Committee going forwards if the council does not agree the budget. 1.03pm: Cllr Louis Gardner reminds colleagues that they will be debating a very difficult budget later in...We now move onto the election of chairmen, and how to deal with when there is a tied vote. ...Currently, the matter is decided by the toss of a coin, while the new proposal will be for drawing lots instead. 4.12pm: The application to change the method of election is lost, meaning it will be an individual decision on the day  to decide how to choose a winner in the event of a tied vote 4.14pm: We now move onto the Licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators - Application Fees. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-blog-full-council-tuesday-20-february-2024/

Last updated: 20/02/2024 17:17:12

The meeting, which starts at 10am in the Trelawny Room, is the first meeting since the election last month....The report is supported unanimously. 11.35am:  The next report looks at the Government's funding and investment policy announcements since 2024's General Election, and their impact on Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-meeting-wednesday-june-18-2025/

Last updated: 18/06/2025 09:53:40

“The construction of a new A30 link road has always been my top priority since I first stood for election in 2015 and I am delighted it has now secured the final go ahead from government.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/government-funding-confirmed-for-vital-st-austell-to-a30-link-road/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:45:15

Local Cornwall Councillor Jim Candy added: “Credit needs to go to Cllr Armand Toms who was covering Polperro when our late colleague Edwina Hannaford was ill before my election in April, and Peter Hickey and the rest of the Harbour Trustees for their persistence in getting the funding package in place.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/restoration-starts-on-polperro-s-prince-of-wales-pier/

Last updated: 24/09/2024 06:52:01

Cllr Harris tells the meeting: "As was the case prior to the General Election, I am taking every opportunity to raise the Council’s position with the new Government both directly and through Cornwall’s Members of Parliament, who I hope to be briefing later this week.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-18-september-2024/

Last updated: 18/09/2024 09:26:21

She tells the meeting: "I would like to address my news from last week, and I must say thank you for the many messages I have received since I made the announcement that I do not intend to stand at the next election."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-12-february-2025/

Last updated: 12/02/2025 12:54:40