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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Delighted' council leader announces new cabinet
Cornwall Council's leader has announced the appointment of his new cabinet. Liberal Democrat councillor Leigh Frost was voted leader with coalition support from the Independent group for Cornwall with 53 votes for and 25 abstentions, on 20 May. Reform UK won 28 seats in the local election, the largest number won by a party, but it fell short of the 44 seats needed for a majority. Frost said he was "delighted" with the new the new cabinet team, adding it was "united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Cornwall". "We'll be working closely with residents, businesses, and community groups to shape a Cornwall that works for everyone," he said. "We are driven by common sense principles. Every decision we make will be focused on putting people first." Deputy leader, Adam Paynter, added: "Despite the situation we have inherited we are determined to deliver services that people can rely on." Councillor Leigh Frost – leader of Cornwall Council Councillor Adam Paynter – deputy leader and portfolio holder for resources Councillor Jim McKenna – cabinet member for adult social care and health partnerships Councillor Hilary Frank – cabinet member for children, families and schools Councillor Sarah Preece – cabinet member for tourism, localism and planning Councillor Thalia Marrington – cabinet member for community safety and public health Councillor Loic Rich – cabinet member for environment and climate change Councillor Tim Dwelly – cabinet member for economic regeneration and investment Councillor Peter La Broy – cabinet member for housing Councillor Dan Rogerson – cabinet member for transport More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Reform in opposition as council leader elected Council leader pledges 'getting back to basics' Cornwall Council
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cornwall Council leader announces new cabinet
Cornwall Council's leader has announced the appointment of his new Democrat councillor Leigh Frost was voted leader with coalition support from the Independent group for Cornwall with 53 votes for and 25 abstentions, on 20 UK won 28 seats in the local election, the largest number won by a party, but it fell short of the 44 seats needed for a said he was "delighted" with the new the new cabinet team, adding it was "united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Cornwall". 'Common sense' "We'll be working closely with residents, businesses, and community groups to shape a Cornwall that works for everyone," he said."We are driven by common sense principles. Every decision we make will be focused on putting people first."Deputy leader, Adam Paynter, added: "Despite the situation we have inherited we are determined to deliver services that people can rely on." Full list of cabinet members Councillor Leigh Frost – leader of Cornwall CouncilCouncillor Adam Paynter – deputy leader and portfolio holder for resourcesCouncillor Jim McKenna – cabinet member for adult social care and health partnershipsCouncillor Hilary Frank – cabinet member for children, families and schoolsCouncillor Sarah Preece – cabinet member for tourism, localism and planningCouncillor Thalia Marrington – cabinet member for community safety and public healthCouncillor Loic Rich – cabinet member for environment and climate changeCouncillor Tim Dwelly – cabinet member for economic regeneration and investmentCouncillor Peter La Broy – cabinet member for housingCouncillor Dan Rogerson – cabinet member for transport
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Support sought from Newquay traders for nature projects
Businesses have been invited to support nature restoration projects in and around Council and Crowdfunder have launched the Love Where You Are: Saints Coast 2025 initiative which is looking to raise money for four projects aiming to benefit nature council said the projects had been selected through the scheme to receive support including initiatives focused on beach clean-ups, tree-planting and wildlife gardens for owners in Newquay have been asked to consider investing in the projects which council leader Leigh Frost said could play a "pivotal part" in supporting nature locally. "This is a chance for you to showcase your values and build stronger connections with your community," Frost traders interested in supporting the projects have been asked to visit the scheme's website.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Long awaited mid-Cornwall link road becomes a reality
A new road that will link St Austell to the A30 has opened in Cornwall after nearly three years of 3.9 miles (6.3km) single carriageway road connects the A391 at Singlerose Roundabout in Stenalees with the A30 at Victoria and includes new junctions on its June 2022, the government announced funding of £78.5m for the project, and work started the following month, with Cornwall Council contributing a further £ council said the new road would support employment, housing and regeneration in the area. 'Improving health and wellbeing" The A391 at St Austell is currently closed for resurfacing works, and due to be completed on 30 project has also created 5.5 miles (8.9km) of off-road paths and routes for walking, cycling and horse riding and includes a "green corridor" of wildflowers, heathland, trees and shrubs to support wildlife habitats. Work on the road will continue over the next few months and a temporary speed limit of 30mph is in place in sections along the route. Council leader councillor Leigh Frost said: "I want to thank local residents for their patience over the last two years as our contractors have worked hard to deliver this project."He said the route would alleviate congestion and provide a catalyst for economic growth."It's also about improving health and wellbeing – the walking and cycling paths will open up new areas of clay country for people to enjoy and these safe, off-road links will give residents the option to make local journeys without having to drive." Tim James, managing director for Alun Griffiths Contractors, said: "We're proud to have delivered this important new link road for Cornwall Council and the local community. "This has been a significant project over the past three years, and we're grateful for the patience and support of local residents throughout."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Cornwall Council leader pledges 'getting back to basics'
The new leader of Cornwall Council wants to "get back to basics" and said tackling the housing crisis "the right way" was among his key Democrat Councillor Leigh Frost was voted leader with coalition support from the Independent group for said he wanted to "extend an olive branch" to the whole council chamber and work added he wanted to "build a Cornwall we can all be proud of". Reform UK won 28 seats on the council in the local election, the largest number won by a party, but it fell short of the 44 seats needed for a party then withdrew from the race to lead the local asked why the Liberal Democrats did not form a coalition with Reform to lead the council, Frost credited opposing core this, the new leader said he wanted the whole council chamber to work together for the people of on BBC Radio Cornwall, he said: "From our point of view, as a Liberal Democrat, I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that our core values are the complete opposite of Reform's core values."That said, there are things that we do agree on, things that we want to do in the council, things that I'm keen to do as leader of the council."I will be extending the olive branch across the chamber to all the groups, so we can all work together on those aspects, to make sure we get the best results for the people." Frost said his priority would be to "get back to basics".He said: "I think over the last four years, Cornwall Council has sort of engaged itself in a lot of projects that haven't gone right, at the expense of, just looking after the people with our statutory responsibilities - getting the road surfaces filled adult social care right, those sorts of things."Frost said Cornwall needed more affordable housing, addressing the ongoing housing crisis in the said it had to be dealt with "the right way, that serves the needs of the people".The council leader urged people in Cornwall to get in touch with their local councillor with any problems they might added: "Get hold of your local councillor, tell them the my point of view, I'm willing to listen to everyone, that's what I'm here for, I want to do the best I can."I've lived in Cornwall all my life, this is my home, this is a place I'm very proud of, and I want to continue to build a Cornwall we can all be proud of."
