Leigh Frost in the news

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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.

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The town with Cornwall's highest council tax where the average has now gone over £2,000 - Cornwall Live

Bodmin now has Cornwall's highest council tax at £2,064.66 for Band D properties following an 8.72% increase by the town council.

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Shared space roads scheme safety fears lead to streetlights being made brighter - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council increased streetlight brightness by up to 50% in Bodmin following safety concerns about the town's £8.1 million shared space roads scheme.

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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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Council chose to set 'affordable rents' at highest possible rate - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved a living rent scheme setting affordable rents at 80% of market rates despite criticism the level was too high.

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Cornwall politicians asked to back People's Vote on Brexit - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors will be asked to support a People's Vote on Brexit despite the county voting to leave the EU.

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Users of day centre for disabled speak of devastation at proposed closure - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council faces criticism over potential Thursday and Friday closures at Bodmin's Lyndhurst Centre for disabled users.

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What it's like to live with the unbearable smell of 'rotting meat' for four hot weeks - Cornwall Live

Cornwall councillors launched a petition supporting 500 residents affected by rotting meat odors from Bodmin abattoir.

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How every councillor voted on giving public money to Stadium for Cornwall project - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council approved £3million public funding for Stadium for Cornwall project with 69 councillors voting in favour and 41 against.