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Lee Trewhela

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Local Democracy Reporter at CornwallLive

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Local Democracy Reporter for Cornwall, former arts editor and chief reporter. Harassed dad of three daughters, husband of NHS matron, obsessor of Bowie.

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  • Former councillor no longer employed in controversial Spaceport role

    1 day ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    Questions were asked by politicians of all stripes when it was announced in March that Conservative councillor Louis Gardner had got the £70,000-a-year role. A spokesperson for the company told us: “We can confirm Louis Gardner is no longer employed in the position of head of future air and space.” They went on to clarify that he is no longer employed in any role by Corserv or Cornwall Airport Newquay, which oversees the Spaceport. We asked Corserv if Mr Gardner resigned or was sacked.

  • Truro Cathedral bans former deputy mayor over safeguarding issues

    2 days ago | bbc.com | Lee Trewhela

    Former deputy mayor banned from Truro CathedralLee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceTruro City CouncilSam Rabey represents the Moresek and Trehaverne ward on the city councilThe former deputy mayor of Truro has been banned from the city's cathedral due to safeguarding concerns, the Diocese of Truro has said.

  • Deputy Mayor banned from Truro Cathedral in 'safeguarding briefing'

    2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    2 1/1 The Deputy Mayor of Truro has been banned from the city’s cathedral and its grounds in a 'safeguarding briefing'. We are reporting the decision by the Diocese of Truro to bar Independent councillor Sam Rabey on the day the city council will elect the next mayor. A Diocese “safeguarding briefing” was shared among all cathedral staff and volunteers, which was leaked to the Local Democracy Reporting Service by a concerned member of the public.

  • More than 300 new houses could be coming to Truro within a half-mile area

    2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    The Tregothnan Estate has requested a planning performance agreement (PPA) for up to 200 properties on two neighbouring sites at Tolgarrick, Truro – between Highertown and the Newham Trail. An environmental impact assessment has also been requested before an outline application is submitted. At the same time, there are also plans for over 100 new homes in the area behind Old County Hall.

  • Plans submitted for 14 'smart hubs' in Newquay

    3 days ago | bbc.com | Lee Trewhela

    Plans submitted for 14 'smart hubs' in townLee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePulse / Urban Innovation CompanyA mock-up shows what the smart hub planned for Headland Road near Fistral Beach in Newquay would look likeA number of smart hubs which include access to defibrillators are set to be installed in and around a seaside town.

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8 May 25

It’s easy to take it for granted when you live here but on a day like today there really is nowhere better than Cornwall. https://t.co/2YOZPbosnY

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8 May 25

Reform responds to concerns about future of the St Piran's flag at County Hall in Cornwall. https://t.co/3uz3d4T4P0

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7 May 25

Now the largest political group on Cornwall Council, Reform says 'self-serving backroom deals' are being made to stop them taking power. Other groups say they won't form an alliance with them. https://t.co/W4wAd0MfIN