The Government announced last night that plans were afoot to invest in Cornish towns in order to leave a lasting G7 legacy and help regeneration efforts across the county. One of the towns receiving the funding will be Camborne which has been awarded £23.7m by the Government to help transform the town and provide a better future for its residents. Nine projects were proposed in an investment plan submitted by the Camborne Town Deal Board after being selected as one of 101 towns in the UK invited to apply for the regeneration funding available. Central to the Town Deal vision is the Buzz Station, a community complex that will house plenty for all age groups to see and do – including a small theatre and performance venue.
Tory-led Cornwall Council has appointed its new leader, chairman and cabinet after the Conservative party took control in the local elections. The new Council Chairman and Vice Chairman and the ten councillors who will make up the Council’s cabinet have been appointed at today’s (May 25) Cornwall Council Annual General Meeting. Pauline Giles has been elected as Council Chairman with Jordan Rowse chosen to be the Vice Chairman. Linda Taylor will lead the Council with David Harris confirmed as her deputy and the portfolio holder for Resources. The other cabinet portfolio holders are: - Andy Virr for Adults and Public Health, Martyn Alvey for Environment and Climate, Stephen Rushworth for the economy, Olly Monk for Housing and Planning, Philip Desmonde for Transport, Barbara Ellenbroek for Children and Families, Carol Mould for Neighbourhoods, and Richard Pears for Customers.
Linda Taylor, Leader Linda is a retired bank manager and has previously been mayor of St Ives for three consecutive years. She has been a Cornwall councillor since 2017 and leader of the Conservative group since 2018. David Harris, Deputy Leader A councillor for four years, Cllr Harris had chaired the council’s audit committee for the last two years and was the group’s shadow member for finance. Andy Virr, Adults Dr Andy Virr has 25 years’ experience working on the front line of the NHS as an A&E doctor and will have responsibility for the council’s role in health and social care.