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The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch

Friday, 18 September 2026 · 5 items

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Cornwall Council faces growing opposition to 35,345 streetlight switch-off

Cornwall Council faced growing calls for a countywide vote on its decision to switch off 35,345 streetlights between midnight and 5am. Meanwhile, the strategic planning committee is set to decide next week on a 48-home affordable housing scheme in St Stephen, opposed by locals, and residents near Truro are uniting against a 55-metre geothermal plant.

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Growing opposition to Cornwall's streets going dark after midnight - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council was asked to hold a countywide vote on its decision to switch off 35,345 streetlights between midnight and 5am, amid growing local opposition.

Why it matters: Scale of streetlight switch-off (35,345 lights) and call for countywide vote underscores public concern

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Cornwall planning: 48 affordable homes but locals don't want them - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's strategic planning committee will decide next week on a 48-home affordable housing scheme in St Stephen, opposed by locals and the parish council.

Why it matters: Strategic planning committee's decision next week will impact affordable housing provision in St Stephen despite local opposition

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Angry residents unite against massive 55m geothermal plant near Truro - Cornwall Live

Residents near Penhallow, Truro, oppose Geothermal Engineering Ltd's resubmitted plans for a 55-metre drilling rig and power station, citing environmental, noise and visual concerns.

Why it matters: Residents united against 55m geothermal plant near Truro, citing environmental and noise concerns, may influence planning outcome

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