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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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'Heads are going to roll' say Falmouth protesters as trees are cut down - Cornwall Live

Protesters in Falmouth oppose Cornwall Council's felling of three street trees, claiming the action was unlawful while authorities maintain legality.

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Cornwall Council officer admits 'secret' deal was a mistake at heated public meeting - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council officer Phil Mason admitted mistakes were made regarding controversial tree felling plans and entering a secret confidential agreement.

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Cornwall Council denies chopping down much-loved trees will be 'unlawful' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council denies that felling three lime trees on Trelawney Road in Falmouth will be unlawful despite barrister's claims.

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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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Outrage as dog waste bins axed 'there aren't enough now' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Housing removed dozens of waste bins across the county citing financial constraints, prompting councillor criticism and resident concerns about increased litter.

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Devonwall concerns over Cornwall deal in £4.4bn Devonport plan - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council leader seeks approval for memorandum with Devon councils to benefit from £4.4 billion Devonport defence investment plan.

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Cornwall Council pushes back its Net Zero target by 15 years - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council voted to delay its Net Zero target from 2030 to 2045 due to insufficient emission reductions.

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Stay of execution for Cornwall's most famous trees - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council cancelled planned felling of three lime trees on Trelawney Road following protests and meetings with campaigners.

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Councillor silenced in chamber over Cornwall's infamous trees - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council chairman reprimanded Green Party councillor Dean Evans for making accusations while questioning cabinet about Falmouth's controversial Trelawney Road trees.

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'Distress' at removal of bins from council estates across Cornwall - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors expressed concern over Cornwall Housing Ltd removing bins from council estates across the county during a council meeting.

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Falmouth locals, MP, councillors and campaigners demand Cornwall Council transparency over doomed trees - Cornwall Live

Falmouth MP, councillors and campaigners demand Cornwall Council reveal details about secret out-of-court settlement regarding planned tree felling.

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Huge concern in Cornwall town about noise from restaurant - Cornwall Live

Council rejected residents' noise concerns about Beach House restaurant in Falmouth as they couldn't be considered during the licensing application process.

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Cornwall Council gives timing for felling of protest trees mired in 'misinformation' - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council announced timing for felling three 60-year-old lime trees on Trelawney Road in Falmouth despite ongoing protests.

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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 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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Cornwall tree protesters gear up for more confrontation as council goes silent - Cornwall Live

Tree protesters prepare for confrontation after Cornwall Council remains silent following earlier protests against felling three healthy trees on Trelawney Road.

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Cornwall Council to return to chop down trees despite protest and fury - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council plans to proceed with cutting down three 60-year-old trees in Falmouth's Trelawney Road despite previous protests.

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Protesters fear Cornwall Council axe still hangs over threatened trees - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council delays felling of three lime trees in Falmouth following protests from campaign group Stop the Chop.

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Live: Showdown as campaigners hold 'funeral' for doomed Falmouth trees - Cornwall Live

Campaigners held a "funeral" protest in Falmouth as Cornwall Council contractor Cormac prepared to fell sixty-year-old lime trees on Trelawney Road.

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Angry residents beg Cornwall Council to 'stop the chop' of healthy trees in Falmouth - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council plans to remove three 60-year-old lime trees in Falmouth despite resident protests, citing legal duty over potential hazards.

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Budget which will 'hurt individuals and families in Cornwall' is narrowly approved - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council narrowly approved a £840 million budget with 4.99% council tax increase and £48.7 million cuts despite opposition.

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Cornwall devolution debate told 'hold your nerve' on deal which will affect Duchy for the next century - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council voted to support a Cornwall-only devolution deal and reject cross-border partnerships with Devon following heated debate.

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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.

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All 29 Cornwall councillors who want to oust council leader are named - Cornwall Live

Twenty-nine Cornwall councillors, led by John Conway, have submitted a vote of no-confidence motion against Conservative leader Linda Taylor for Thursday.