Andrew Long in the news

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Cornwall councillors open up about death threats, assault and abuse - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors disclosed experiencing death threats, assault, and abuse while seeking greater support from Cornwall Council.

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Anger in council chamber at Cornwall's car parking increases - Cornwall Live

Looe councillor Armand Toms criticized Cornwall Council's Conservative cabinet during heated debate over proposed car parking charge increases.

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New calls for Cornwall to get a Cornish Assembly or Parliament with 'meaningful devolution' of powers - Cornwall Live

Mebyon Kernow leader Dick Cole proposes cross-party motion seeking Cornwall Assembly with devolution powers similar to Wales and Scotland.

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Free all day travel for bus pass holders to continue in Cornwall and care leavers also get bus passes - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved continued all-day bus pass travel for disabled and elderly residents and new passes for care leavers under 25.

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Couple's plan to build new family home in back garden rejected by Cornwall councillors - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors rejected a couple's plan to build a timber-clad family home in St Tudy, citing incompatibility with the conservation area's local character.

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Urgent demand to make A38 safer because 'people are dying' - Cornwall Live

Mebyon Kernow councillor Andrew Long calls for urgent A38 safety improvements, citing an unacceptably high collision rate.

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Couple claim holiday lodges in Cornwall unviable in bid to sell off as homes - Cornwall Live

Owners of Tudor Lodges near Looe claimed their holiday business was unviable seeking permission to convert seven lodges into permanent homes.

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Cornwall councillors reject plans to convert Liskeard town centre shop into flats - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors rejected plans to convert a Liskeard shop basement and ground floor into two flats over town centre harm concerns.

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Cornwall councillors lock horns on whether to hold Mayor for Cornwall referendum - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council debated whether to hold a referendum on having a directly elected mayor as required for a devolution deal.

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Work starts in Callington on affordable homes for local people - Cornwall Live

Construction begins on 15 affordable homes in Callington to replace 1950s properties demolished due to Mundic structural issues.

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Councillors demand to save lives over money as they discuss bid to shut fire service 999 call centre - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council councillors opposed plans to close the county's fire service 999 call centre amid proposals to transfer operations elsewhere.

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Family to build new home despite Cornwall councillors' split on whether Polpever is a settlement - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors overruled planning officers to approve a family home in Polpever despite debate over settlement classification status.

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Cornwall councillor says Vladimir Putin did not cause cost of living crisis which has been 'decades in the making' - Cornwall Live

Mebyon Kernow councillor Andrew Long criticized attempts to blame the cost of living crisis on Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.

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Geothermal drilling site and power plant approved despite concerns about noise and 'earthquakes' - Cornwall Live

Geothermal Engineering Limited received planning approval for a drilling site and power plant at Penhallow near Truro despite local objections.

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Woman's St Bernard dog kennels plan refused over noise and waste concerns - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors rejected a woman's St Bernard dog kennels application in Menheniot over noise concerns and potential commercial use.

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Plans to convert farmhouse into new pre-school nursery approved - Cornwall Live

Plans to convert a farmhouse at Scadghill Farm in Kilkhampton into a pre-school nursery were approved despite planning officer concerns about its isolated location.

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Homes plan for Cornwall village rejected as only half would be affordable - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors rejected a plan for six homes in Harrowbarrow village because only half would be affordable housing.

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Councillors say that bus service cuts and changes have left people unable to access work and services - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors expressed concerns that bus service cuts in their areas have left residents unable to access work and essential services.

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Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit refused planning permission for divisive project - Cornwall Live

Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit was refused planning permission for his Gillyflower Farm education centre and holiday lodge development near Lostwithiel.

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Polzeath home overlooking sea approved despite locals' objections - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved plans to demolish a Polzeath bungalow and replace it with a contemporary sea-view home despite local objections.

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New plans could allow electric vehicles on Tamar Bridge or Torpoint Ferry for free - Cornwall Live

Councillors approved a 30% toll increase for Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry and asked for plans to offer electric vehicle discounts.

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Flooding from holiday lodges plan poses 'unacceptable risk to life' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council refused plans for 20 holiday lodges at Notter Bridge Park due to unacceptable flooding risks.

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Golf club refused permission for homes it said it needs to save its future - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council rejected Bowood Park Golf Club's application to build eight homes near Camelford citing countryside location and lack of affordable housing contributions.

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Holidaymaker falls so in love with Polurrian Hotel in Cornwall he's decided to buy it - Cornwall Live

Lincolnshire businessman Andrew Long has purchased Polurrian Hotel on The Lizard after holidaying there for 32 years, promising significant investment.

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Bid to build James Bond villain-style 'bunker' home overlooking sea - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors rejected plans for a three-storey hillside home in Downderry, citing concerns it would be overbearing for the area.