• Council Approves Truro Langarth Development by Wafer Thin Margin

  By shimadon

  1) 'Affordable homes for local people', a much-used vacuous phrase, employed to justify just about...

            

   

  By chris_wasey at 18:42 on 03/05/12

  

  Cornwall Council approved Truro's hotly debated development proposal today, by a wafer thing margin of 10-9. Langarth Development Truro This development, the largest proposed in Truro's history, includes 1500 houses, an expansion to the existing park and ride, a new school and a new care home.  It didn't get much notice during consultation at Truro College, but it has certainly sparked opinion since... Supporters point to...

• Number of Rough Sleepers on the Rise in Truro & Cornwall

  By tidgeypud

  how do the council propose to help get the homeless accommodated? the changes in single room rent...

            

   

  By chris_wasey at 17:51 on 01/10/11

  

  A recent survey carried out by Cornwall Council has shown an increase in the number of people who consider themselves to be 'sleeping rough' has increased by 20% since October 2010. Cornwall Council Survey This year's survey took a 'self assessment' approach, asking people who access housing support services, soup kitchens, food banks and One Stop to provide a range of information on a questionnaire.  They were asked about...

• Councillor Rob Nolan Confirmed as Truro's New Mayor

  By cathmellow

  Glad to see support for a town mayor. I've never seen anything bad writtena bout Mr Nolan - I am...

            

   

  By chris_wasey at 15:21 on 20/05/11

  

  Last week popular Councillor, Rob Nolan was 'made-mayor' of the city of Truro, amid seemingly unanimous support. Rob Nolan Truro We've spoken with Rob a lot over the last year, and can vouch first hand as to his passion for the city, approachability and a wish to have a say on issues important to the area.  From his objection to high parking charges in Truro, attendance at the Keep Cornwall Whole rally, input on Kevin...

• AV Referendum – Truro and Cornwall Tweeters Mostly Voted YES

  By Sealubber

  Shame on you for voting No! Never had you as a person who didn't want to rock the boat. Seriously...

            

   

  By chris_wasey at 08:32 on 06/05/11

  

  Referendum's are a rare feature in our nation's political process, but yesterday the country was asked today to vote on whether we wish to change to the Alternative Voting system – and by the looks of Twitter, Truro will be voting YES.    Cornwall Says YES to AV Although our sample process is by no means scientific, an unofficial poll in Twitter-land suggests more local people are voting YES to AV. ...

• How do you want it? (Rubbish collection in Cornwall, that is)

  By irgmcdonald

  I like the idea of weekly recycling collections as in our house it really piles up but I'm a little...

            

   

  By chris_wasey at 10:48 on 16/03/11

  

  Admittedly, not the sexiest of local politics subject matter, rubbish collection is nonetheless an important issue for every household across both Truro and wider Cornwall.  As the current contract nears an end, Cornwall Council are offering you two choices for the future – with a promise that the responses will influence their final decision.    The Options Two perfectly viable frameworks are suggested, and...

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