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Cornwall Council reluctantly agrees 'horrific budget' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a budget with nearly 5% council tax increase after politicians criticized Labour government's removal of rurality funding factor.
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2026
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Cornwall Council scraps daily flights from Cornwall to London - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council terminated public subsidized flights from Newquay to London due to failed procurement attempts.
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Three chippies in Cornwall voted among best in UK - Cornwall Live
Three Cornwall fish and chip shops earned spots on the UK's best chippies list for 2026.
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Business rate increases will be 'disastrous' for Cornwall pubs - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will consider a motion highlighting business rate increases affecting pubs, with some rates rising from £5,900 to £10,000 and £29,500 to £67,000.
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Cornwall Council asked if its use of 'chairman' is sexist - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's constitution committee debated changing "chairman" to gender-neutral alternatives in official language and committee procedures.
2025
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Don't cut Cornwall's handyperson service, council leader told - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors urged the council leader not to cut the handyperson service during budget discussions over £50 million savings required for 2026/27.
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Cornwall Council might now impose 'unwelcome' tourism tax - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's cabinet member for tourism has not ruled out introducing a tourist tax following government announcement allowing local authorities to charge overnight visitors.
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Cornwall is first area of the UK to say no to mandatory digital ID cards - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council voted to reject the UK government's proposed mandatory digital ID cards, becoming the first local authority to formally oppose the measure.
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Use £1 million second homes tax to give kids proper homes, Cornwall Council told - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will be asked to transfer £1 million from second homes council tax to speed up repairs on empty council homes.
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Push for Cornwall to say no to digital ID cards - Cornwall Live
Conservative councillor Connor Donnithorne proposes Cornwall Council motion to condemn Government's planned mandatory digital ID cards next week.
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Cornwall councillor accused of racism by MPs over 'illegals' post - Cornwall Live
Two Cornwall MPs accused Conservative councillor Pauline Giles of racism after she posted about deporting "young black males flooding our country.
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Cornwall parking price increases will 'disproportionately impact' Truro - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's 6% parking fee increase faces criticism from Truro officials who say it will disproportionately impact the city.
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'Mean and heartless' housing charity demands disabled woman removes ramp that's not hers - Cornwall Live
Coastline Housing charity reversed its legal action against a disabled St Day woman after initially demanding she remove a pre-existing access ramp.
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Cornwall residents face maximum council tax rise for next three years - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's Cabinet expects to impose maximum 4.99% council tax increases for the next three years, blaming Government funding pressures.
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Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council announced new Liberal Democrat Cabinet portfolio holders with Independent Adam Paynter as deputy leader for resources.
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Moves to block Reform UK controlling Cornwall Council deemed a 'total stitch up' - Cornwall Live
Reform UK won 28 seats to become Cornwall Council's largest group but faces coalition efforts to block their control.
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New Tory leader on Cornwall election disaster and where it all went wrong - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's Conservative group dropped from 47 seats to just 7 in recent elections, with Connor Donnithorne becoming their new leader.
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Cornwall planning: Barking mad dog field ban is refused - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council refused to ban a dog exercise field in Redruth despite noise concerns from neighbors.
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Locals protest as dog park faces closure due to barking 'throughout the day' - Cornwall Live
A Cornwall dog park faces closure after complaints about barking throughout the day, with locals and councillor Connor Donnithorne protesting the decision.
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Cornwall Council wants to shut dog walking field - because of barking - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council seeks to close an unlicensed dog walking facility in Redruth due to barking concerns despite local support.
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New speed cameras to be installed on one of Cornwall's most dangerous roads - Cornwall Live
National Highways will install 12 speed cameras on Cornwall's dangerous A38 between Carkeel and Trerulefoot following resident campaigns.
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Safety measures in pipeline for Cornwall's notorious accident blackspot - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council allocates £250,000 for safety improvements at notorious A30 Plusha junction accident blackspot following recent fatalities.
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Urgent call for safety changes at Cornwall's deadliest blackspot - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will consider supporting plans for safety upgrades at Plusha junction on the A30 where six deaths occurred.
2024
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Cornwall's historic yet crisis-filled year in politics - Cornwall Live
Cornwall experienced a Labour election victory in 2024 alongside ongoing financial problems, housing crisis, airport issues, and devolution negotiations.
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Cornwall goes to the polls in 2025 - everything you need to know about the elections - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council elections scheduled for May 1, 2025, with Conservatives currently holding narrow majority by one seat.