MP hers local concern in Rialton
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, visited the Newquay ward of Rialton this week, in support of colleagues, Keith Riley, Pauline Sims; Sandy Carter; Paul Summers. The local Lib Dem team took the opportunity to talk to residents around the area about the issues which concern them. Commenting afterwards, Mr Rogerson said: “From climate change to local litter, it’s the environment which is at the top of people’s lists here in Rialton. ... Read More
MP tours Bodmin Police station
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, this week took a tour of Bodmin Police Station, following a meeting with the station’s Inspector, Ian Marshall who has responsibility for policing in Bodmin, Wadebridge, Padstow and the surrounding area. Mr Rogerson spent a couple of hours talking through individual incidents and hearing about Inspector Marshall’s plans for the future of the service. On his tour, the local Liberal Democrat MP met police officers... Read More
MP welcomes ‘Robust approach’ to affordable housing
This week, the South West Regional Assembly’s draft “Spatial Strategy” begins its examination in public. The local MP, Dan Rogerson, who submitted his own evidence some months ago today welcomed North Cornwall District Council’s submission to the consultation as a “robust approach to housing need in North Cornwall” but said the District, too, could do more to make housing in the area affordable. The South West Region has set... Read More
Pensioners should claim ‘Just desserts’ – MP
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, visited Age Concern in Bude this week, to support ‘Your Rights Week’, an annual campaign to get older people to claim the benefits to which they are entitled. Age Concern hopes that pensioners across the UK will take up to £100m in unclaimed Council Tax Benefit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Carer's Allowance. The Bude group assists older... Read More
MP addresses Bodmin Chamber of Commerce
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, was guest speaker at the Bodmin Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting on Tuesday at Westbury Hotel. Local traders came along to give their views on the future of the town. In his introductory remarks, Dan outlined his work on the campaign for dualling the A30 on Bodmin Moor and discussed the great opportunity that retail development on the Dennison Road Car Park might bring for the town. Mr Rogerson also addressed... Read More
St Merryn message ‘Loud and Clear’ – MP
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson yesterday (Wednesday) addressed a meeting of St Merryn residents, organised by Caroline Williams of the Trevithick Estate. Mrs Williams contacted the local MP to tell him how many people in the area were concerned that local young families couldn’t find homes to rent and what a destructive effect the problem was having on their community. Dan Rogerson suggested that she organise a meeting in the Parish Hall, so that he... Read More
MP to support ‘Your Rights Week’ with visit to Bude Age Concern
Dan Rogerson will tomorrow (Thursday) visit Age Concern in Bude to see local members and promote ‘Your Rights Week’, a campaign to encourage older people to claim all the benefits to which they are entitled. Age Concern hopes to put over £100 million into pensioners’ pockets over the course of the next year by making people aware that they can claim. Further details of the campaign can be found at http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/benefits.asp... Read More
