South East Cornwall
Supporting pubs and hospitality
There were big crowds for the Children’s Fireworks at 6.00pm as well as the midnightdisplay I watched in Looe to see in the New...
14 Jan 2026
SE Cornwall News
South East Cornwall
Summary of the year
In May elections, four of us despite narrowly missing being elected as Cornwall Councillors, but each of us have remained active and continue serving our respective communities on Town and Parish Councils
24 Dec 2025
Poverty and Budgets
I recently found time to read the “Growing up in Poverty” report which my Lib Dem colleague, Cllr Hilary Frank, talked about in this column when I was on leave a few weeks ago.
26 Nov 2025
Abolishing Police and Crime Commistioner
In any society you need the rule of law and order. Cornwall Council has some role in this, for example the Council is in charge of all the roads in SE Cornwall, except for the A38, operated by National Highways.
26 Nov 2025
Climate change remains a priority for many
In 2019, Cornwall Council declared a Climate Emergency. The Council has encouraged use of public transport, replaced its pool cars with electric vehicles, installed solar panels and planted trees. But some new Councillors don't realise economic benefits.
5 Nov 2025
Tolerance of others and better relations with Europe
Fair, free and open society, preferring cooperation with neighbouring countries, rather than isolation. Jim tells of travel in Europe; how people feel about flags on lamp posts; and rebuilding trade with EU to boost our economy.
29 Oct 2025