Government minister James Cleverly has today praised volunteer litter-pickers and beach-cleaners across Cornwall for their “tremendous work” to protect the environment.

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has encouraged people across Cornwall to head to a nearby beach this weekend and join the fight against plastic waste and other litter.

The Conservative Group at Cornwall Council have slammed the administration for its bungled handling of the waste and recycling contract tender following a decision at today’s Cabinet meeting to put off making a decision on the new waste provider until November.

A motion calling upon Cornwall Council to review its handling of the application process for ‘blue badges’ has passed its first hurdle after going through a meeting at Full Council on Tuesday.

Concerns have again been raised about the accountability of the ruling administration at Cornwall Council as the row over development around Truro rumbles on.

The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed the announcement from the Government earlier this month of £20m extra funding for local authorities to help with Brexit preparations. 

The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council have visited Falmouth University for a briefing on the Launchpad programme.

Conservative Councillors yesterday seized control of Cornwall Council’s audit committee.

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has voted to back Mevagissey Councillor James Mustoe’s and Par Councillor Jordan Rowse’s  Better Beach Management motion as they incorporated most of the elements from their Better Beach Management motion into strategic council programmes for the future.

MP Derek Thomas has pressed Government for a new community healthcare hub with beds to be built in West Cornwall following the recent situation at Treliske when the hospital was closed to new admissions.