MK members and guests congregated at Bodmin’s Shire House Suite today, to consider recent discussions around “devolution deals” for Cornwall and to provide feedback on MK’s campaigns for meaningful devolution. Speaking on behalf of MK’s leadership team, Cllr Dick Cole said: “It was good to see so many friends at Bodmin and to discuss why Cornwall needs proper control over its future through a new democratic settlement. Topics covered in informal table discussions included planning and housing, the environment, economic matters…

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One and all are welcome at this Saturday’s half-day Conference –  “Devolution: the next steps” – which will take place in the Shire House Suite in Bodmin. The event is not a traditional conference with lots of keynote speeches. Instead, there will be group discussion sessions, at which MK members and supporters will be able to feedback their views to MK’s National Executive. Doors open at 1.00, with the actual sessions commencing at 2.00. The agenda is as follows: Session one…

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At yesterday’s meeting of the Customers and Support Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, there was an update on progress with a “devolution deal.” The report to the Committee noted that Cornwall Council’s ruling Cabinet had taken the decision not to proceed with a Level 3 “deal” because of opposition to a directly-elected mayor. It also confirmed that the Conservative administration was looking to accept a weaker Level 2 “deal” (without a mayor or an investment fund), though the content of any…

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It is just over two weeks to MK’s half-day Conference at Bodmin on 22nd July. Titled “Devolution – the next steps,” the event aims to bring people to together to discuss what is next for the campaign for greater self-government for Cornwall. MK leader Cllr Dick Cole will give a briefing about the recent debates on “devolution” at Cornwall Council, as well as the emerging policy positions of the Westminster parties in advance of the next General Election. The main part…

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Mebyon Kernow councillor for Callington and St Dominic, Andrew Long, is playing a key part in the fightback against the decision by Cornwall Council to introduce new charges in car parks in Callington. Cllr Long, along with others in the town, is particularly angry that Cornwall Council installed new machines featuring the increased tariff while a public consultation was still under way. He said: “For years, MK and other groups have been saying to the administration – not just the Conservatives but…

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