The background to this budget is as per previous years, the Government continues to slash Council budgets. Many Councils are issuing financial warnings and are slashing services. Cornwall Council is having to save a whopping £380m since 2010 when demands for services increase due to population rises and our ageing population. There are no easyRead More »
A cross party group of women dug their heels in at Cornwall Council today when discussing some additional proposed savings affecting the Economy, Enterprise and Environment Directorate. This was at the Housing and Environment Policy Advisory Committee. If people want to view the complete papers, they are here – Housing & Environment PAC 13 November 2013 ToRead More »
Should Cornwall Council ask people to pay an additional 6% Council tax? The Council can only do this if the people of Cornwall say ‘yes’ when the question, “Do you agree to pay an additional 6% on your Council tax, ‘yes’ or ‘no’ ” is asked. The further complication is that the Council cannot ask theRead More »
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