Leigh Frost in the news

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Bodmin Tour of Britain celebrations to include 'community festival weekend' - Cornwall Live

Bodmin will host a community festival weekend with live music and free steam train rides for the Tour of Britain cycling race finale.

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In defence of Bodmin - which isn't 'the UK's worst town' - opinion - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Live article defends Bodmin after Which? survey ranked it Britain's worst town based on responses from 2,710 people.

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Work starts on new McDonald's in Bodmin with plan to open this year - Cornwall Live

McDonald's begins construction on new Bodmin restaurant at retail park, promising 65 jobs and year-end opening.

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Bodmin plagued by 'rotting corpse' stench that enters homes through sinks and baths - Cornwall Live

Bodmin residents are reporting foul smells entering their homes through drains and plugholes, with complaints linked to nearby St Merryn Meat factory.

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Comparing produce from a Cornish greengrocer to Sainsbury and Asda - Cornwall Live

A Cornwall Live reporter compared prices, plastic use, and produce origins between local Cornish greengrocer Celtic Produce and major supermarkets Sainsbury and Asda.

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Anti-vaccine graffiti sprayed on NHS tribute mural outside school - Cornwall Live

Anti-vaccine graffiti was sprayed on a NHS tribute mural outside a Bodmin primary school before being quickly covered by the original artist.

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Cornwall Council election results - every newly elected councillor area by area - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council election results show Conservatives won overall majority with 47 of 87 seats, taking control from Liberal Democrat-Independent coalition.

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Cornwall Council elections: All candidates now confirmed - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council elections on May 6 will feature 87 seats, reduced from 123, with all candidates now confirmed.

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Bodmin to get new doctors' surgery facility - Cornwall Live

Bodmin will receive a new doctors' surgery facility combining Carnewater and Stillmoor surgeries, expected to open within two years.

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D-Day veteran and former mayor Harold Vanderwolfe 'gave his life to town' - Cornwall Live

D-Day veteran and former Bodmin mayor Harold Vanderwolfe has died at age 96, having served multiple terms on council and led the local Royal British Legion.

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McDonalds for Bodmin given the green light by Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved planning permission for a McDonald's restaurant to be built at Bodmin Retail Park.

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Cornwall councillors slam report outlining plans to sell off offices and build new ones - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors criticized a report on plans to reduce council buildings while spending millions on refurbishing existing ones and building new centers.

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Stories and faces of the independent traders on Bodmin's high street - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Live profiles independent traders on Bodmin's high street who serve as key community members alongside chain stores.

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Cornwall Council leader casts doubt on Boris' vow to replace EU cash - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council leader Julian German expressed doubt about Boris Johnson's promise to replace EU funding, citing lack of details on timing and implementation.

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Toolstation planning to open new store in Bodmin - Cornwall Live

Toolstation has applied for planning permission to open a new store in a vacant Bodmin Retail Park unit, creating eight jobs.

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Bid to stop new McDonald's restaurant from staying open all night - Cornwall Live

Bodmin councillor Leigh Frost requests restricted hours and noise barriers for proposed McDonald's restaurant amid resident concerns about 24-hour operation.

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Bodmin housing development to include 168 new homes - Cornwall Live

A housing development proposal for 168 homes including 50 affordable units is proposed for land near Callywith College in Bodmin.

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Cornwall Council says it has spent £74 million on responding to coronavirus pandemic - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council reports spending £74 million responding to coronavirus pandemic and seeks additional government funding coverage.

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Traders angry over closure of Bodmin town centre to traffic - Cornwall Live

Bodmin businesses criticize town council's traffic closure measures, claiming they prevent deliveries and access for disabled customers.

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Plan for new McDonald's with drive through in Bodmin - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Councillor Leigh Frost welcomed a McDonald's planning application for Bodmin while expressing concerns about noise and litter implications.

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Officials admit they cannot control rat problem at Priory Park in Bodmin - Cornwall Live

Bodmin Town Council admits it cannot control rats at Priory Park despite ongoing pest problems.

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Closed unsafe skate park at Bodmin set to be replaced after permission granted - Cornwall Live

Bodmin Town Council received planning permission to replace an unsafe skate park with a new facility designed by local skaters.

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Calls for £4million fund to help Cornwall's struggling town centres - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors recommend creating a £4million fund to help struggling town centres not receiving government funding.

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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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Result of bid to stop 770 homes being built on Halgavor Moor fields at Bodmin - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's Cabinet adopted a site allocations plan that includes Halgavor Moor at Bodmin for 770 homes despite local opposition.