Under this heading I have grouped those activities which are not necessarily part of being a Councillor. They do however help to keep me in touch with the wider community and provide valuable insight into topics which are part of that work. It definitely informs my understanding of my division and of Cornwall as a whole and ensures that I do not become blinkered on issues.
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Goodbye to a great project
09/03/2014Yesterday we saw the last event of the Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project.The exhibition in Stuart House showcased the work of the community groups set up during its life. I was struck that there is a connecting thread to the wide range of interests in the groups. The Geology of... -
Taxing Communities and erosion of services
11/09/2012The administration must stop using communities and the necessities of rural life as ways of raising money. To ask community halls to pay Business Rates even at a small percentage is wrong, as they all struggle to survive as organisations and keep their facilities in good order. To ask those... -
Letters from St Cleer Pupils
14/04/2012I have received letters from Joe Moynan,Jack Dodd and Travis Mason at St Cleer School telling me about the problems caused by dog fouling. I have scanned in one of the letters. I replied as follows Thank you for your letter regarding the problems caused by dog fouling. I agree that...