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Jim Candy
Immigration

Patriotism or division?

There is a lot of ignorance, xenophobia and racism being dressed up as patriotism, with the weaponizing of flags, protests against asylum seekers, whipped up by Farage and others on the far right. The Lib Dems have policies that address the real issues.

10 Sep 2025
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Unblocking drains
Climate and Environment

Are we prepared for a changing climate?

The autumn Bank holiday weekend is usually a wash out, but not this year! By the time you read this I expect that this August, and the whole summer will be declared the hottest and driest for decades.

3 Sep 2025
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South East Cornwall Lib Dem social event
South East Cornwall

Working together for a better world

Cornwall is a great place to live, with its culture and heritage. Methodism, a huge influence on Cornish people from the time of Wesley in the 18th century, is partly responsible for creating strong communities, and a non-confrontational attitude.

27 Aug 2025
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Jim at Garden Battery overlooking Plymouth Sound
Torpoint and Rame

Heritage and Identity

Recently Cornwall Council devolved East Pentire Headland, near Newquay, which has evidence of human activity going back over 8,000 years, to Cornwall Heritage Trust, a small charity committed to preserving the history and culture of Cornwall.

20 Aug 2025
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Community volunteers and professionals
Community safety

Communities built on Volunteers

Jim says "I was attracted to the Liberal Democrats over 30 years ago, because of their commitment to communities...It is my commitment to my community that drives me to keep working to support the residents in my division, for the good of all in Cornwall"

13 Aug 2025
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Jim Candy with local bus
Roads and Transport

Diary of a Cornwall Councillor in Summer

August is traditionally the month where things are quieter ... why not get out and visit local attractions - go for walks on the coast, or take the bus as there are cheap fares for families and individuals

6 Aug 2025
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