Licensing Act Sub Committee
Licensing Act Sub Committee - 16 September 2026
Licensing Act Sub Committee met. Summary pending.
The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · 7 items
Lead story
Residents' prayers answered as Cornwall Council refuses nine-home Lizard church project
Cornwall Council refused the Truro Diocese's plan for nine homes on Lizard farmland amid strong local opposition, while councillors debated a proposed overnight visitor levy that could affect tourism jobs. The licensing sub-committee also deferred a premises licence variation for The Three Ferrets due to a conflict of interest.
cornwalllive.com
Cornwall Council refused the Truro Diocese's plan to build up to nine homes on Lizard farmland after strong local opposition and no supporting comments.
Why it matters: Local opposition and lack of supporting comments led to refusal of a rural housing development on protected farmland.
On the council
Licensing Act Sub Committee · decision
Election of Chairman for the meeting
Councillor Moorcroft was nominated and voted upon to serve as Chairman for the meeting.
Licensing Act Sub Committee · decision
Deferral of Three Ferrets Premises Licence Variation application
The application to vary the premises licence for The Three Ferrets was deferred due to a conflict of interest declared by a Sub-Committee member.
In the press
cornwalllive.com
Will tourist tax kill the 'Cornish golden goose'? - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council debated a proposed overnight visitor levy, with councillors divided over its potential economic benefits and risks to tourism jobs.
Why it matters: The visitor levy debate highlights a divide over balancing tourism revenue with potential harm to the industry.
cornwalllive.com
Fury among opponents as controversial St Ives pub meeting is cancelled - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council cancelled a licensing meeting on a St Ives pub's bid to extend hours after a councillor-complainant conflict of interest, angering opponents.
Why it matters: A conflict of interest forced cancellation of a licensing meeting, frustrating opponents of extended pub hours.
cornwalllive.com
New tourism organisation to replace defunct Visit Cornwall - Cornwall Live
A new independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Cornwall Visitor Alliance, has launched to replace Visit Cornwall, which entered voluntary liquidation last year.
Why it matters: The new Cornwall Visitor Alliance replaces the liquidated Visit Cornwall, aiming to restore tourism promotion.
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