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Mayor of Newquay accused of trying to 'squat permanently' in the role - Cornwall Live
Newquay's Mayor Drew Creek was re-elected for an unprecedented third year amid accusations of attempting to "squat permanently" in office.
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2026
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Green Party candidate snubs Reform UK man's handshake after Cornwall by-election at Newquay - Cornwall Live
Green Party candidate Abigail Hubbucks refused to shake hands with Reform UK winner Lyndon Harrison after Cornwall council by-election defeat.
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Growing anger at Cornwall Council's 'complete U-turn' on using chemical weedkiller - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's cabinet decided to reintroduce chemical weedkiller glyphosate after stopping its use ten years ago, prompting councillor condemnation and demands for consultation.
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Cornwall towns want to be UK Town of Culture 2028 - Cornwall Live
Five Cornwall towns - Redruth, Falmouth, Newquay, Helston and Penzance - have announced bids to become UK Town of Culture 2028.
2025
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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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Newquay school kids on bodyboard stripping mission for recycling campaign - Cornwall Live
Newquay schoolchildren stripped broken polystyrene bodyboards for recycling in an environmental campaign organized by local volunteers and officials.
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Public demand answers on possible 'devastating impact' on Cornwall hospital care - Cornwall Live
Cornwall residents questioned councillors about Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust's proposed £49 million cost-cutting measures and potential job losses affecting patient care.
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Smartphone ban in Cornwall schools a step nearer - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councils and schools are backing a campaign to ban smartphones in schools, with Newquay set to publish a smartphone-free agreement next week.
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Reform UK councillor in Cornwall takes special leave of absence following criticism - Cornwall Live
Reform UK councillor Christine Parsonage takes three-month special leave of absence from Cornwall Council following criticism about her attendance at meetings.
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'Fait accompli' health merger with Devon 'imposed' on Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors expressed concerns about NHS England's approval to merge Cornwall's Integrated Care Board with Devon's as part of national streamlining plans.
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Complaints as boating lake turns green with algae - Cornwall Live
Complaints arose after Newquay Boating Lake turned green with algae, forcing the temporary closure of Trenance Boat Hire since June.
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Reform say they'll overhaul Cornwall Council as Tories are destroyed in election - Cornwall Live
Reform UK gained 27 seats to become Cornwall Council's largest party after Conservatives lost 32 seats in the election.
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Cornwall Council elections 2025: All the candidates you can vote for on May 1 - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council elections on May 1 will feature 423 candidates across 87 divisions, with Liberal Democrats and Reform UK fielding candidates in every division.
2024
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No council tax rise in Newquay but there's still anger - Cornwall Live
Newquay Green councillors pushed through a zero percent council tax precept increase while Conservative councillors opposed the motion amid political disagreement.
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Weed row in Newquay escalates as Tory councillor says 'just pull them out' | Cornwall Live - Cornwall Live
Conservative councillor Louis Gardner accused Green Party councillors of prioritizing ideology over Newquay's welfare regarding weed control policies.
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War of words breaks out over growth of Newquay's weeds - Cornwall Live
Conservative councillor Louis Gardner accused Green Party councillors of prioritizing personal ideology over residents regarding Newquay's weed control policy.
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Housing crisis charity welcomes people into new homes in huge development - Cornwall Live
Housing charity Coastline Housing completes 140-home Quintrell Downs development with affordable rent, shared ownership and open market properties.
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Cornwall planning: Larger Boardmasters will have 'profound impact', says Watergate Bay Hotel owner - Cornwall Live
Watergate Bay Hotel owner warns larger Boardmasters festival will have profound impact on local people and businesses.
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Huge tax rise for Newquay slammed by every main political party - Cornwall Live
Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors criticized Newquay Town Council's 27 percent tax rise approved by Green and Independent councillors.
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'Obscene and cruel' 27 per cent council tax hike coming to Cornish town - Cornwall Live
Newquay town council approved a 27% council tax increase, with Green councillors citing austerity and poor financial management while Labour councillor called it obscene.