Stonehenge dithering ‘crowded out’ A30 improvements – Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Susan Kramer MP, today (Thursday) told the House of Commons that delays to road improvements at Stonehenge had ‘crowded out’ other important schemes like that which would see the Temple to Higher Carblake section of the A30 upgraded. North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, took A30 Action Group campaigners to meet Mrs Kramer in November to draw her attention to the problems at the three-mile stretch, which... Read More
Cornish MPs call on Government to reassess plans for HMRC closure
Cornwall’s Five Liberal Democrat MPs have tabled a parliamentary motion calling for the Government to reassess its proposals threatening HMRC offices with closure, in the light of the recent catastrophic failures at HMRC. The Early Day Motion, which was tabled today, says that the closure of HMRC offices will have an adverse impact on local communities and vulnerable individuals, as well as undermining the work which HMRC has done to reduce fraud... Read More
BT success for ‘Steer’ at Port Isaac
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, this week took BT Openreach Regional Director, Bob Challacombe and Area Manager, Pat Garland, to Port Isaac, where Steer (St Endellion Economic Regeneration) are campaigning to have local cables buried underground. Steer has been working hard with Western Power, and has secured £50,000 from North Cornwall District Council, to fund its scheme. BT was a final link in the chain of stakeholders needed to improve the look... Read More
MP brings BT chiefs to Treglasta
Following a series of meetings in Westminster with senior executives from BT, local MP, Dan Rogerson, brought BT Openreach Regional Director, Bob Challacombe, and Area Manager, Pat Garland, to North Cornwall this week. They went to Treglasta to meet residents who’ve suffered from poor quality lines. Treglasta residents are barely able to make voice calls, let alone get broadband internet access. Following a large number of letters to Mr Rogerson’s... Read More
Newquay carers secure MP’s support
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, this week met with a support group for carers, in Newquay. The local MP listened to the problems carers face in the tax and benefits system, which penalises them for working by removing carers’ allowance after only a few hours’ paid employment. The carers’ group also took the opportunity to raise the absence of adequate respite care to take the pressure off full-time carers, and the shortage of suitable... Read More
