My force estimates that dealing with mentally unwell people takes around 40 per cent of officer time. If we can get people the help they need this frees up officers to deal with those who choose to break the law.
“Taking back control” must also allow pioneering solutions to be tried out in local communities. Democracy is a process, not an event.
My constituents would accept an appropriate level of tax but they resent being lectured by those for whom taxation can never be high enough.
There are a number of sensible policies that can be implemented to give the industry a jump start that don’t involve direct subsidy.
The clock is ticking on the Brexit negotiations and spreading confusion in this manner will only undermine the Prime Minister’s negotiating hand.
Cornwall has a strong track record on this important environmental issue, and I’m proud to be bringing that spirit to Parliament with my APPG.
After Poundbury, the Prince of Wales is doing it again – more beautiful new homes are on the way.
The Conservatives come to a deal in Moray – but miss out in Cornwall and Dumfries and Galloway.
Community Land Trusts and other schemes are making a positive difference around the country.
The Party will also be sharing power in a number of Scottish local authorities.
The Lib Dems will gain seats, but gaining councils is another matter.
The Lib Dems spending £536,000 of public money for Truro to be the EU City of Culture – for 2023 – is misguided.
They take place three months from tomorrow – as will Birmingham’s mayoral election and that Surrey council tax referendum.
Exempting operators from paying business rates will also help.
Voices from Bromley and St Austell, as the campaign nears its end.