Cornwall Demands Fair Share of £5.8bn Community Funding
Cornwall Council unites to challenge the region’s exclusion from a major £5.8 billion funding scheme designed to support deprived neighbourhoods.
Cornwall Council unites to challenge the region’s exclusion from a major £5.8 billion funding scheme designed to support deprived neighbourhoods.
Cllr Roger Tarrant, representing Redruth North, continues his focus on local residents and community advocacy, drawing on his deep Cornish roots and experience.
Local residents face a council tax hike for police services, with the Police and Crime Commissioner warning of stagnant or reduced service levels despite increased contributions.
Council considers selling farms to reduce debt, but a senior councillor calls it ‘radical.’ The decision impacts the community significantly, raising concerns about job losses and local food systems. The debate highlights the tension between fiscal responsibility and community preservation.