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Things to look forward to in Penzance this year - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Live highlights upcoming developments in Penzance including a £5.8 million creative hub project planned for Causewayhead car park.
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2021
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Rough sleeping is still a 'significant issue' in Penzance and needs a long-term solution - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors in Penzance identify rough sleeping as a significant ongoing issue requiring long-term solutions beyond current temporary accommodations.
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Increase in Penzance's street drinkers and anti-social behaviour during lockdown - Cornwall Live
Penzance street drinking and anti-social behavior increased during lockdown, with local councillors reporting unprecedented complaint levels countywide.
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Confusion and complaints as some skate parks close but others stay open - Cornwall Live
Some Cornwall skate parks remain open while others are closed during lockdown, creating confusion over inconsistent rules.
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Cornwall councillors vote on proposal to increase their pay - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors voted against an independent panel's recommendation to increase their basic allowance, keeping it at £14,472.48 per year.
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Penzance to receive over £10m to revitalise the town centre - Cornwall Live
Penzance receives £10.4 million government funding through Cornwall Council's successful Future High Street Fund bid for town centre regeneration.
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Penzance mayor receives racist abuse and death threats over Union flags removal - Cornwall Live
Penzance mayor received racist abuse and death threats after Union flags erected to celebrate Brexit were removed from promenade.
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Campaign to reinstate controversial Union flags on Penzance promenade - Cornwall Live
A petition has been launched to reinstate Union flags on Penzance promenade after Cornwall Council removed them for being erected without permission.
2020
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Calls for council to start holding meetings at County Hall to 'restore democracy' - Cornwall Live
A motion seeks hybrid Cornwall Council meetings allowing both in-person and online attendance to restore democratic accountability.
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Penzance to undergo huge changes with town's pedestrianisation trial - Cornwall Live
Penzance will trial pedestrianisation of Market Jew Street and other traffic reduction measures in partnership with Cornwall Council.
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Cornwall Council to pressure government to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a motion to pressure the government to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections.
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Repairs to huge 'dangerous' holes in Ross Bridge in Penzance held up by lockdown - Cornwall Live
Temporary repairs to dangerous holes in Ross Bridge in Penzance are set to begin next week after lockdown delays.
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Cornwall's derelict buildings which are at risk of disappearing - Cornwall Live
Activists campaign to save Cornwall's historic buildings including fire stations, chapels, and farmhouses threatened by decay and demolition.
2019
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Images show what the new Penzance Promenade could look like - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council begins major revitalization of Penzance Promenade to be completed by September 2020 for Tour of Britain cycling event.
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Cornwall Council councillors' expenses for 2018/19 in full - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council councillors claimed £2 million in allowances and expenses for 2018/19, representing a £94,000 increase from the previous year.
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Newquay airport could get a duty free section - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors ask government to explore duty-free shopping area at Newquay airport for potential business opportunities post-Brexit.
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Penzance high street moves step closer to £25million fund - Cornwall Live
Penzance has progressed to the second phase of the government's Future High Streets Fund, potentially receiving up to £25 million for town center improvements.
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School children in Cornwall's dog poo capital say 'pick it up now' - Cornwall Live
Dog fouling reports in Penzance more than doubled in early 2019, prompting primary school children to campaign for cleaner streets.
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Penzance Promenade restoration ahead of 2020 Tour of Britain cycling race - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council plans Penzance Promenade restoration project ahead of the 2020 Tour of Britain cycling race start.
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'When I was first elected in 2013 some people thought I was the antichrist' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillor Jim McKenna reflects on his decade-long tenure since 2013, having previously served as Penwith District Council chief executive.
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Major change to car parks in Cornwall begins next week - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council is rolling out pay-on-exit technology to twelve car parks across eight towns starting February 27.
2018
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Penzance car parks to be the cheapest in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will reduce Penzance car park fees, making first-hour parking 50p and creating Cornwall's cheapest rates.
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How your councillor voted on call for second Brexit referendum - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council voted 47-40 with 4 abstentions to support calls for a people's vote on Brexit terms.
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Cornwall Council to borrow £600m to invest or face cutting services even more - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council plans to borrow £600 million for investment projects targeting 3.5% returns to avoid further service cuts.
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Fears police merger with Dorset could bring higher council tax for Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will vote Tuesday on a motion expressing "severe concerns" about merging Devon and Cornwall Police with Dorset Police over costs and insufficient information.