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The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · 8 items

Lead story

CEO defends ex-councillor employment amid ‘secret payment’ row over Corserv NDA

Cornwall Council approved smaller planning committees and authorised new road closures. The CEO of Open Skies Network defended employing former councillor Louis Gardner, who is at the centre of a 'secret payment' row involving a Corserv non-disclosure agreement and his continued Spaceport Cornwall role.

cornwalllive.com

CEO defends employing ex Cornwall councillor at centre of 'secret payment' row - Cornwall Live

CEO of Open Skies Network defended employing Louis Gardner, amid scrutiny over a Corserv non-disclosure agreement and his continued Spaceport Cornwall role.

Why it matters: Alleged secret payment and NDA concerning a former councillor raise governance questions around Spaceport Cornwall

In the press

Cornwall Reports

Newquay Airport: more questions than answers

Newquay Airport currently has more questions than answers.

Why it matters: Unanswered questions about Newquay Airport signal potential financial or operational concerns

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