Connor Donnithorne in the news

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Cornwall's roads could be fixed with '£14m cash injection' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved £14m investment with £9.1m capital funds to resurface 78km of roads and £5m government funding for pothole repairs.

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'Dying town' in Cornwall says parking prices are the final nail in its coffin - Cornwall Live

Callington businesses report declining trade since Cornwall Council increased parking charges in May, with one shop blaming tariff increases for its closure.

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Prove you live in Cornwall and get cheaper parking across the county - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's head of transport promises "significant discount" on season ticket parking for local residents who prove Cornwall residency.

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Cornwall MP Cherilyn Mackrory slammed for parking 'mistake' - Cornwall Live

Conservative MP Cherilyn Mackrory criticized Falmouth's parking charges before being informed they were set by Conservative-controlled Cornwall Council.

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Cornwall MP Cherilyn Mackrory 'shocked' by effect of car parking charge hikes - by her own party - Cornwall Live

Cornwall MP Cherilyn Mackrory expressed shock at her own Conservative party's car parking charge increases affecting local businesses.

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Concerned Cornwall councillors 'nervous' about closure of Camborne offices - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's Cabinet approved plans to demolish the Dolcoath Avenue offices in Camborne to save money and reduce estate costs.

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Truro roadworks for new road from new town site at Langarth to A390 and hospital start - Cornwall Live

Roadworks began on a new connector road called Fordh Langarth to link the planned Langarth Garden Village development to the A390 and Royal Cornwall Hospital.

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How to get cheaper parking after the council's eye-watering price hikes - Cornwall Live

A Cornwall councillor says he listens to residents and businesses daily about controversial parking price increases.

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Cornwall residents to march across Tamar Bridge in toll 'tax' protest - Cornwall Live

Cornwall residents plan to march across Tamar Bridge on July 27 protesting tolls they consider unfair taxes for medical access and work.

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Community welcomes new speed cameras on A390 near Gunnislake - Cornwall Live

Two new bi-directional speed cameras have been installed on the A390 at St Ann's Chapel near Gunnislake following community campaigning.

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Cornwall chip shop owner, 26, is next new Conservative MP candidate - Cornwall Live

Connor Donnithorne, a 26-year-old chip shop owner, was selected as Conservative parliamentary candidate for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle.

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Truro road 'mess' is a 'terrible waste of taxpayers' money' - Cornwall Live

Liberal Democrat councillor Rob Nolan criticized Conservative Cornwall Council's transport cabinet member over halted Newham road narrowing work described as wasteful.

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Cornwall's 'deadly' A38 needs critical safety work now - Cornwall Live

Cornwall's transport chief Connor Donnithorne wrote to National Highways demanding immediate safety improvements to the A38 after government delayed work until 2030.

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Linda Taylor re-elected as Cornwall council leader after leadership battle hears of alternative way to run council - Cornwall Live

Linda Taylor was re-elected as Cornwall Council leader, defeating independent challenger Julian German in a leadership contest.

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Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg wades into Cornwall's phantom pothole filler debate - Cornwall Live

Jacob Rees-Mogg commented on Cornwall's phantom pothole filler debate, with his remarks criticized by the councillor who publicized the mystery repair work.

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Lack of funding for dangerous A38 in Cornwall is 'grossly unfair' - Cornwall Live

A South East Cornwall councillor called insufficient A38 funding grossly unfair compared to A30 investment.

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Frustrated Cornwall 'volunteer' fills pothole with concrete but the road still remains closed - Cornwall Live

A Lostwithiel volunteer filled a pothole with concrete after Cormac delayed repairs due to backlog across Cornwall.

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Growing support in Cornwall to have Tamar Bridge tolls scrapped - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council faces growing pressure to examine Tamar Bridge tolls as action group reports businesses paying up to £7,000 monthly.

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Residents say they are plagued by over-eager traffic warden - Cornwall Live

Falmouth residents complain about a traffic warden issuing tickets at 5:30am, including on Bank Holiday Monday.

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More than 2000 demand Cornwall Council 'saves Truro's free parking' - Cornwall Live

Over 2000 people signed a petition demanding Cornwall Council reverse plans to charge for Truro parking after 4pm.

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Cornwall Council's new car parking charges dubbed 'profoundly stupid' despite changes - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council modified proposed parking tariffs for 135 car parks following community feedback but critics still call the changes profoundly stupid.

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Cornwall Council told businesses will suffer when free evening and overnight car parking ends - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council faces concerns that ending free evening parking in busiest car parks will harm businesses that rely on night-time economy customers.

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Electric vehicles coming to Cornwall and you can test drive them - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council is hosting a free electric vehicle test drive event at Stithians Showground in May as part of expanding EV infrastructure.

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New 20mph speed limits in Cornwall 'can and will be enforced' by police - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council Cabinet approved continuing the 20mph speed limit rollout in built-up areas, with police confirming the limits will be enforceable.

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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.