Airport project took courage – MP
Responding to publication of John Mills’ report on the closure of Newquay Airport last year, local MP Dan Rogerson said: “The report reflects the reality that the Council took on an ambitious project in keeping the airport alive, and there were risks attached. “There is some evidence that those risks could and should have been shared with contractors, keeping those responsible for doing the work involved in the timetable, so that the taxpayer would be protected. ... Read More
Residents at risk as park homes site power is cut
Residents at Planet Park, Delabole, have been deprived of power today after the site owners failed to pay electricity bills. The park is home to a number of older residents, some of whom rely on nebulisers and other specialist equipment to maintain their health and wellbeing. All had paid for the electricity they use, direct to the site owner, but the cash had not reached EDF Energy, who supply Planet Park’s power. The company had exhausted other avenues to pursue the outstanding... Read More
Council Healthy Eating and Food Safety (CHEFS) award
Responding to news that Ripe in Bude and the Tamar Wildlife and Otter Centre have received awards for offering healthy food, local MP Dan Rogerson said: “Many congratulations both to John and Amanda Allen, and to Trevor and Hayley West. I’m delighted to see their hard work rewarded. Businesses like these are vital to North Cornwall’s local economy, and I hope the awards will boost their trade, attracting tourists and locals alike.” Read More
MP calls for more power to Cornwall
North Cornwall’s MP Dan Rogerson will today (Tuesday) introduce a new bill to take power from Whitehall and unelected regional quangos and pass it to the new Cornwall Council. This would transfer the new Council into an Assembly along the lines of that in Wales. The Bill would provide Cornwall for greater responsibility in areas such as agriculture, heritage, education, housing and economic sustainability. The Government of Cornwall Bill will be presented on the 14th July. Commenting,... Read More
Commons must debate second home votes
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, has called for a special Commons debate about holiday home owners voting at Cornish elections even though they are not permanent residents. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Rogerson asked Deputy Prime Minister, Harriet Harman, to make time for the House of Commons to debate allegations that the Conservative Party has deliberately targeted second home owners for votes in local authority elections. The Deputy Prime Minister said there... Read More
Camelford surgery must move sooner rather than later – MP
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, has called for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust to move GP services in Camelford to new premises on the existing primary school site, as soon as it becomes available. The town’s medical practice is presently in unsuitable premises and residents have been promised a remedy for years. Now that Camelford Primary School is to share a site with Sir James Smith’s School, there will be a place for the surgery... Read More
MP opens cycle shop in Launceston
Local MP, Dan Rogerson has opened LauncestonCycles’ new premises on the High Street. The business has moved to a larger, more central unit after trading for 18 months on Angel Hill. Local traders have congratulated Nigel and Lisa Drew on the move. “It’s fantastic news that LauncestonCycles are moving into larger premises in a key location within the town centre. It enhances the variety of quality shops that Launceston has to offer and we wish Nigel & Lisa all... Read More
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