Advocacy service to look for “hidden carers” in Cornwall
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, this week visited some of the team behind Cornwall’s Older Carers Advocacy Service to learn more about the work carried out to help carers of those with learning disabilities. The project which is part of the charity Origo, was established in July last year and is a free confidential advocacy service which helps older carers navigate the tax, benefits and healthcare systems to get the best support for themselves as well... Read More
Jan Deis-Horton, of Bude, (left) with Dan Rogerson MP, (right) look over correspondence from Lloyds TSB A resident in Bude has secured a £1305 credit from Lloyds TSB following action from North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson. Mr Deis-Horton, of Agnes Close, incurred charges and interest on his overdraft and credit card, despite repeated attempts to contact the bank and make arrangements for a structured repayment plan. Dan Rogerson wrote to Lloyds... Read More
‘Hobson’s choice’ for single parents
Dan Rogerson MP discusses the pressures on single parents with Sam Buckley (left) and Coleen O’Brien (centre) Single parents in Cornwall face increasing pressure to leave their children for the workplace, according to two young mums in Launceston. North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, took part in a discussion with Coleen O’Brien and Sam Buckley this week, along with Cornwall’s Child Poverty Co-ordinator, James Hardy, as part of a video presentation.... Read More
MP meets sixth formers at Launceston college
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, met with sixth formers at Launceston College this week for a Q&A session. The students, who come from across rural North and South East Cornwall, raised employment and housing as key concerns for them as they plan their lives beyond their studies. Commenting after the visit, Dan Rogerson said: “As ever, it’s great to meet with young people in my constituency. “It’s no surprise that rural... Read More
Newquay carbon monoxide tragedy
Following news of a death at Great Western Hotel in Newquay from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, local MPs have called for greater understanding of the effects of this silent killer. (CO) North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson said: “This is a real tragedy and our thoughts are with this unfortunate guest’s family. “It’s long been standard practice to fit smoke detectors in hotels and other public buildings but carbon monoxide remains... Read More
Bude lines up with MP to support learning shop
Over 600 people in Bude have signed a petition in support of their local learning shop. North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson, and colleagues, Cllr Nathan Bale and Cllr Nigel Pearce, collected the signatures with local campaigners in just two hours. Residents took away petition sheets to collect further signatures from neighbours and friends. Learning shops provide support for City & Guilds courses in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing,... Read More
MPs call for local Lottery funding
Cornwall’s five Liberal Democrat MPs have urged community groups to apply for grants from Groundwork UK to improve local green spaces. £50 million is available across the country in grants of up to £450,000 for groups who want to make their neighbourhoods cleaner and greener. The funds are being allocated to create and support play areas, community gardens, parks, wildlife areas, ponds, courts, and village greens. Further information can be found on... Read More
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