MP welcomes adult autism audit
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, this week said a parliamentary campaign to recognise the needs of autistic adults had been successful. Care Services Minister, Ivan Lewis, announced a £500,000 audit of autistic adults; the first such study ever undertaken in the United Kingdom. Mr Rogerson signed a Commons motion earlier this year, supporting the National Autism Society’s Think Differently About Autism – I Exist campaign. Commenting,... Read More
Wind energy to power Environment Agency
Dan Rogerson with Environment Agency staff Launceston’s Environment Agency depot has switched to clean energy by installing its own wind turbine. Local MP, Dan Rogerson, came to the depot to unveil an interpretation board, explaining how the turbine works. At over 60ft high, it produces 15,000 kilowatts of power a year, and should reduce the Agency's electricity bill by 40%. Commenting afterwards, he said: “It’s great... Read More
Victory at Tintagel and Bossiney
Local MP Dan Rogerson has welcomed a ‘great victory’ for residents of Tintagel and Bossiney, who have won their battle with South West Water at the Planning Inspectorate. A Planning Inquiry found in favour of local people, who say the two places should be treated as one settlement, large enough to be entitled to secondary sewage treatment. Mr Rogerson met with South West Water Chief Executive, Chris Loughlin, last week to discuss the way forward and has... Read More
Payphone cull is pointless penny pinching – MP
British Telecom plan to remove 54 call boxes from North Cornwall, according to a list disclosed to the local MP, Dan Rogerson. Mr Rogerson has today (Tuesday) written to BT’s Chief Executive branding the payphone cull ‘pointless’ and demanding an explanation as to the criteria on which BT have proposed the removals. The company will give MPs a full briefing on their plans on 14th May. Commenting, Dan Rogerson said: “BT... Read More
Lib Dems call for review of adult entertainment in Newquay
Liberal Democrats in Newquay are to press Restormel Borough Council to review the number of adult entertainment licences in the town in response to a rapid growth in the number of venues offering nude dancing. Dan Rogerson, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for North Cornwall, and Stephen Gilbert, the Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Newquay, are to meet with Restormel Borough Council’s licensing department to express concern about the overall impact... Read More
MPs praise for community Speedwatch
Dan Rogerson MP with PC Gary Watts and members of the Whitstone Community Speedwatch team North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson was out on the streets with the Whitstone Community Speedwatch team on Friday. The group is working as part of a new Devon and Cornwall Police initiative spearheaded by PC Gary Watts and people in the North Cornwall area. Last year the local MP wrote to the Chief Constable urging him to adopt this scheme which has been running in similar... Read More
MP visit to Royal British Legion
Vi. Good – Alan Litchfield – Sylvia Litchfield – George Good – Dan Rogerson – Brian Parrott (chairman RBL) – Mike Riding (V/Chairman RBL) Jean Riding (Poppy appeal organiser) – Godfrey Harrison (Hon. Secretary RBL) Bude & Stratton Branch, Royal British Legion, were pleased to receive a visit from North Cornwall’s Member of Parliament, Dan Rogerson at their HQ (5 Burn View) during a coffee morning recently. He was accompanied... Read More
