James Ball in the news

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New drive to tackle potential damage to kids in Cornwall schools - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council will vote on a motion to examine student wellbeing in schools, prompted by concerns about Athena Learning Trust.

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Athena Learning Trust boss who resigned claimed he was 'untouchable' - Cornwall Live

Athena Learning Trust CEO Ben Parnell resigned after claiming he was "untouchable" and making controversial comments about teaching deprived white children in coastal areas.

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Athena Learning Trust boss Ben Parnell steps down - Cornwall Live

Athena Learning Trust CEO Ben Parnell announced his resignation following widespread criticism of the trust's strict policies from parents, councillors and MPs.

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Cornwall councillors speak out against pupil 'oppression' at Athena trust schools - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors criticized Athena Learning Trust schools for allegedly oppressive practices affecting pupils and parents.

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Cornwall planning: Conversion of listed church approved despite fatal accident fears - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's west area planning committee approved conversion of Grade II listed Illogan Highway Methodist Church to offices despite safety concerns.

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Young woman pleads with Cornwall Council to let her stay in hamlet she grew up in - Cornwall Live

A young woman sought Cornwall Council's approval to build an affordable home in her childhood hamlet of Ponsangath, but planning officers recommended refusal.

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Tears and high emotions at Cornwall parents' meeting for Athena Trust Schools - Cornwall Live

Parents attended an emotional meeting in Camborne to voice concerns about Athena Trust's strict policies at CSIA and Pool Academy schools.

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Cornwall planning: 'Impotent' councillors say 'we may as well let AI decide it all' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council planning committee members expressed frustration with their inability to reject a contentious solar farm application despite significant public objections.

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Parents clash with Athena schools over strict rules 'the problem is huge' - Cornwall Live

Cllr James Ball called a public meeting after 50 parents raised concerns about strict rules at two Athena Learning Trust schools.

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Public meeting for parents' concerns about two Athena Academy Trust schools in Cornwall - Cornwall Live

A mayor is calling a public meeting after 50 parents raised concerns about two Cornwall schools run by Athena Academy Trust.

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Cornwall planning: Penzance sees 140 new homes approved despite safety fears - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved 140 new homes in Penzance despite safety concerns from the mayor about unlit woodland pedestrian access.

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Cornwall opposition to Government trials change dubbed a 'waste of time' - Cornwall Live

Some Cornwall councillors called opposition to government trials reform a waste of time, preferring to focus on local issues rather than national matters.

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Don't call me a lump of furniture, says chair in terse Cornwall Council debate - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council debated changing the term "chairman" to "chair" for equality purposes, with some opposing councillors viewing it as wasting time.

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Cornwall planning: Contentious bid to save gig club leads to neighbour impact row - Cornwall Live

Planning dispute emerges over Roseland Gig Club's bid to alter historic Pomery's garage in St Mawes amid neighbor concerns.

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Cornwall planning: Fears new Co-op store will kill trade at local shops - Cornwall Live

St Agnes residents express concerns about a proposed Co-op store potentially harming local businesses and creating safety issues.

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Cornwall planning: Concern that homes next to engine house ruins will harm World Heritage site - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's planning committee considered an application to convert granite barns into houses near Trewellard engine house ruins, with officers recommending refusal.

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Deprived Cornwall town is 'paradise' compared to rest of UK - Cornwall Live

Camborne residents defend their town against deprivation claims, calling it paradise compared to other UK areas.

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Cornwall planning: Reform UK councillor told to back up bad behaviour fears with evidence - Cornwall Live

Reform UK councillor Roger Tarrant was told to provide evidence for his claims about resident concerns over HMO conversion plans in Redruth.

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Cornwall planning: Building on historic Cornish granite hill allowed despite 'harm' fears - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved Mark Kaczmarek's application for a farm building on historic Carn Marth despite neighbor and landscape concerns.

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Cornwall planning: Council bid to stop disabled woman building house is opposed - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's planning committee approved a disabled woman's application to build a house near her father's property despite officers' recommendation for refusal.

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Cornwall planning: Bid to bring residents back into town centre is refused - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's planning committee refused a proposal to build four houses behind Old Coach House, Fore Street in Redruth town centre.

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Reform UK say democracy is not happening at Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live

Reform UK leader Rob Parsonage claims democracy is lacking at Cornwall Council over committee chair allocations for opposition parties.

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Cornwall planning: Huge 'unprecedented' wind farm approved despite height fears - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved a wind farm of 22 115-meter turbines near Launceston despite acknowledged landscape harm, citing renewable energy benefits.

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Cornwall bar that became hotspot for violence shut down by police - Cornwall Live

Police shut down Soul Bar in Camborne for three months following multiple reports of violence and antisocial behaviour.

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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.