Cornwall Council Stands Up for Farmers: Cross-Party Motion to Oppose Labour's ‘Family Farm Tax’ Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Cornwall Council is set to debate a motion titled "Supporting Our Farmers," proposed by Cllr Nick Craker and seconded by Cllr James Mustoe, to challenge the Labour Government’s controversial 2024 Autumn Budget changes. These changes, which include restrictions to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), are being called a ‘Family Farm Tax’ due to their devastating... Local News
Conservative Group on Cornwall Council welcomes new ally in County Hall 18th January 2023 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has today welcomed Cllr Paul Wills, who represents St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn, as a Conservative-aligned... Local News
Opposition Councillors on Cornwall Council vote against Mayor referendum vote for Cornwall 29th November 2022 Opposition members of Cornwall Council from the Independent, Liberal Democrat, Labour and Mebyon Kernow Groups have today voted against County Hall having a... Local News
Cornwall Council to consider motion to back calls for national ban of sky lanterns 20th September 2022 Cornwall Council will tomorrow (21 September) be considering a motion to support the National Farmers Union’s call to ban sky lanterns. Mevagissey and St... Local News
Statement from Conservative Group on Cornwall Council on passing of Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022 Conservative Group Leader Linda Taylor CC said: “The loss of our Queen, Elizabeth II, is one that is felt in Cornwall, Great Britain, the Commonwealth and... Local News
Linda Taylor re-elected as Leader of Cornwall Council 24th May 2022 At today’s Annual Meeting of Cornwall Council, Cllr Linda Taylor has been re-elected for a second year as Leader of the council. Linda said: “I am delighted to... Local News
Linda Taylor unanimously re-elected as Group Leader of Conservatives on Cornwall Council 19th May 2022 St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay Cornwall Councillor Linda Taylor has been unanimously re-elected as Group Leader of the Conservative Group on Cornwall Council... Local News
Latest Household Support Fund plans revealed for Cornwall 16th May 2022 Cllr Linda Taylor, Leader of Cornwall Council, has signed off on the latest plans for Cornwall Council’s use of funding provided by the Government via the... Local News
Cornwall Council looks to Queen’s Speech for powers to levy more tax on second homes 8th May 2022 Councillor Linda Taylor, Leader of Cornwall Council, has welcomed news that Cornwall Council will soon be able to levy up to 100% more council tax on empty... Local News
Council Administration provides update on council tax rebate distribution in Cornwall 7th May 2022 Cllr David Harris, Cabinet Member on Cornwall Council responsible for Resources, has provided an update on the council’s distribution of the Government’s £150... Local News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
