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
about 3 years ago
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Government told to let Cornwall promote Cornish language

The Council of Europe has again criticised the UK Government for lack of action in protecting the Cornish as a nation...

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about 3 years ago
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Councillors divided on whether development site is in a settlement

An application for permission in principle to build two homes in Little Downs, Cardinham, was approved despite all pr...

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about 3 years ago
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On the local council election campaign trail - lockdown style

After all that social isolation, people suddenly want to stop for a chat

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about 3 years ago
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Deputy council leader on party suspension and bullying claim

Adam Paynter was found by the Liberal Democrats to have brought the party into disrepute after sharing an email - he ...

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about 3 years ago
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Cornwall second homes tax loophole 'won't be closed entirely'

Government announced it's to close the loophole which is estimated to cost Cornwall over £10m a year

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about 3 years ago
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G7 airport funding will also help prepare spaceport for take off

Government providing £7.85m for upgrade work in preparation for the G7 summit 2021

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about 3 years ago
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Boris Johnson tells you to back Tories for Cornwall Council

The Prime Minister recorded a video message to mark the launch of the Conservative Party's local election manifesto l...

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about 3 years ago
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Development with affordable housing rejected

The plans would have included 10 affordable homes

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about 3 years ago
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Resort's MP says development for G7 summit should be removed

Derek Thomas says that the Carbis Bay Hotel site should be restored to its former state

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about 3 years ago
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Loophole letting second homes pay no tax is to be closed

Cornwall's MPs have welcomed the announcement to close the loophole which is estimated to cost Cornwall more than £10...

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about 3 years ago
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Millions in government cash to upgrade Newquay Airport for G7

Urgent works are required so the aircraft transporting world leaders to Cornwall can land there

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about 3 years ago
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Tories call for removal of Cornwall Council's deputy leader

Conservatives council leader told: 'Remove Adam Paynter or we will remove you'

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