Richard Whitehouse Local Democracy Reporter
  • Cornwall
  • Cornwall Live

Richard Whitehouse is the Local Democracy Reporter covering Cornwall Council and other public organisations across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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997 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Cornwall's latest planning applications include shed extension for man who uses helicopter to get...

The plans to extend the helicopter shed in Manaccan is among the latest applications submitted to Cornwall Council

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over 1 year ago
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'Mayor for Cornwall and devolution deal issues should be separated,' Cornish MP says

George Eustice has tabled two amendments to the Levelling Up Bill which focus on Cornwall's unique status

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over 1 year ago
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Newquay restaurant run by former Fifteen head chef given permission to serve food and drink outside

Verbena was granted an extension to its licence to cover the courtyard outside despite concerns

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over 1 year ago
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Cornwall Council claims devolution deal and mayor would bring in £390million

A motion is set to go to full council next week calling for a referendum so people in Cornwall can decide whether we ...

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over 1 year ago
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Cornwall Council approves homeless units in Penryn town centre car park

Cornwall Council said that the units would help to ease the housing crisis but local councillors were concerned about...

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over 1 year ago
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Cornwall Council's emergency accommodation for the homeless costs £40,000 a day

The council could lose £7.88million this year due to the costs of emergency accommodation

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over 1 year ago
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Pydar Street redevelopment construction in Truro could start next summer

The £170 million development includes new homes, a new campus for Falmouth University and student accommodation

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over 1 year ago
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Controversial plans for new crematorium in North Cornwall approved despite hundreds of objections

The controversial proposals were approved despite concerns it might harm local tourism

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over 1 year ago
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Royal Cornwall Hospital bedblocking and ambulance waiting times improving 'significantly'

Royal Cornwall Hospital bosses hailed a 'step change' in the situation, but added a note of caution saying 'we're not...

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over 1 year ago
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Cornwall councillors back new urgent and emergency care centre at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth

The Plymouth hospital said that 21% of its patients are Cornish residents

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over 1 year ago
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Councillors refuse to sell off Cornwall Airport Newquay and recommend Cornwall Council keeps it o...

A report concerning a strategic review of the airport was discussed by councillors behind closed doors

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over 1 year ago
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Cornwall housing crisis is so bad the local NHS is building housing for its staff

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is building the six units of accommodation in Redruth which will only be av...

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