Is it worth voting on 1st May in the local elections? Whilst it is true that the national government decides what funding to allocate, Cornwall Council decides how to spend that and our council tax for the services, which we all take for granted locally.
The Liberal Democrats are committed to Strengthen the Office for Environmental Protection and provide more funding to the Environment Agency and Natural England to help protect our environment and enforce environmental laws.
A new museum in St Ive, near Liskeard, honours Emily Hobhouse, who had a deep commitment to the vulnerable. Fairness, compassion and community must be at the heart of decision-making. As Emily said, ‘The whole of humanity is one family"
In the latest planning reforms introduced by the Labour Government, concerns are mounting over the weakening of protections for nature, with critics arguing that these changes will make it easier for developers to build over the countryside.
Affordable housing is a nationwide issue, but Cornwall has a higher concentration of holiday homes and more second homes than anywhere outside London. Cornwall needs homes for local working people at prices they can afford.
At Cornwall Council on Tuesday 21st January, the Council debated the devolution offer from Westminster and what it might mean for Cornwall, its residents, businesses and future. Lib Dems don’t believe that Cornwall will benefit from a regional mayor.
