Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has today secured a meeting with Floods Minister Robbie Moore to discuss a flood prevention scheme for Mawgan Porth.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has secured a meeting with the Local Government Minister to explore options for extra funding to help deliver public services in coastal communities.
In breaking news this evening the Secretary of State for DEFRA has issued a Ministerial Directive for a compensation scheme for those fishermen most impacted by the zero total allowable catch decision on pollack which was recommended by…
Following extensive consultation with the industry, the government has listened and will waive the requirement for routine medical checks for fishermen on vessels measuring 10 metres and under. This decision will ease financial burden and…
Statistics highlighted by scrutinycounts.co.uk have shown that St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double contributed more to Parliamentary debates in the first two months of the year than any other MP in the South West.
South West Water has announced a commitment of £32 million to accelerate efforts in reducing the use of storm overflows. This commitment aligns with the Government's broader initiative, announced yesterday, which will see over £180 million…
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered a strong Budget which will build a stronger economy and deliver a brighter future for families in St Austell and Newquay
A project to naturally manage fluvial flooding in the Mevagissey catchment is one of forty projects nationally announced by Floods Minister Robbie Moore to benefit from a £25 million government programme.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed measures announced by the Government today to support fishermen most impacted by the decision to end all quota the pollack.
Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced.
The Government has today confirmed that local authorities like Cornwall Council will be given new powers to make people turning residential homes into holiday lets have to apply for planning permission in the communities most affected by…
Work has started on a new flood defence scheme for the village of Pentewan, which will see properties currently vulnerable to coastal flooding protected for at least another fifty years.
The Minister for Water and Rural Growth Robbie Moore has today visited the STARR Project in Par and St Blazey to see an update on the vital flood defence works as they near completion.
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has visited Gentle Dental, an NHS Dental Practice in Newquay, following the launch of the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the news that the Government is backing proposals to provide better protection for livestock from dog attacks.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has led a debate in Parliament on the Tri-service Safety Officer (TSSO) role and its importance to communities in Cornwall.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the national rollout of the Government’s Pharmacy First approach following its successful trial in Cornwall.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, is encouraging veterans in Mid-Cornwall to use the recently launched digital service to apply for the Veterans Card.
St Austell and Newquay’s Member of Parliament Steve Double has spoken up in Parliament about the need for publicly funded broadcast media to recognise protected national minorities, such as Cornish people, as part of the new Media Bill.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has spoken up in Parliament about the impact of school attendance targets on families in Cornwall.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the news that the Government has added an additional £500million to its Local Government Settlement for 2024/25 – the annual figure the Government provides to…
The Government has confirmed to South West Water that it will continue to provide the £50 annual rebate to customers until at least the end of March 2025.
Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has today voted unanimously to support the Mid Cornwall Metro project, and accept the £50million in funding from the Government for its delivery.
Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the news that the Government has met its manifesto commitment to recruit an additional 50,000 nurses six months early.