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Lee Trewhela

Cornwall

Local Democracy Reporter at CornwallLive

Contributor at Voice

Local Democracy Reporter of the Year 2025, former arts editor and chief reporter. Harassed dad of three daughters, husband of NHS matron, obsessor of Bowie.

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  • 2 weeks ago | voicenewspapers.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    Cornwall councillor Peter Lawrence says the holocaust was 'greatly exaggerated' (LDRS)A parish councillor at the heart of a controversy concerning alleged Holocaust denial has been reported to Devon and Cornwall Police by Cornwall Council. Mylor’s Peter Lawrence made national and international headlines when he was caught on camera making comments which have been condemned as antisemitic.

  • 2 weeks ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    Cornwall Council's new Cabinet. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Preece, Tim Dwelly, Hilary Frank, Jim McKenna, leader Leigh Frost, deputy leader Adam Paynter, Thalia Marrington, Dan Rogerson, Peter La Broy and Loic Rich (Pic: Cornwall Council) The portfolio holders for the new Cornwall Council Lib Dem / Independent administration have been announced, with many members holding Cabinet positions for the first time.

  • 3 weeks ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    2 1/1 A parish councillor at the heart of a controversy concerning alleged Holocaust denial has been reported to Devon and Cornwall Police by Cornwall Council. Mylor’s Peter Lawrence made national and international headlines when he was caught on camera making comments which have been condemned as 'antisemitic'.

  • 3 weeks ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

    Following a pre-application bid to open a 12th outlet in the Duchy on land at Binhamy Retail Park at Stratton, Bude, earlier this year, the fast food giant has now applied for a drive-thru in Helston. If both proposals are approved, there will be 13 golden arches across Cornwall. The current restaurants / takeaways are in Saltash, Bodmin, Newquay, Cornwall Services at Roche, St Austell, Fraddon, Threemilestone in Truro, Falmouth, Pool, Hayle and Penzance.

  • 3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lee Trewhela

    'Ski jump' speed hump sparks complaintsLDRSThe table-top speed hump is part of a project on Malpas Road in TruroEngineers have been asked to review a speed hump which drivers have described as a "ski jump" on a Cornish road. Councillor Loic Rich, Cornwall Council cabinet member for environment and climate change, said the traffic calming measure on Malpas Road in Truro had been the focus of several complaints on social media as motorists said it was too high.

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6 Jun 25

Cornwall Council reports parish councillor to Devon and Cornwall Police following over 100 complaints https://t.co/0p1Otvhu2O

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6 Jun 25

The parish councillor in Cornwall whose comments concerning the Holocaust were roundly condemned has refused to resign at an extraordinary meeting. https://t.co/rRBnjL3Yw6

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6 Jun 25

The first committee chairs have been elected at Cornwall Council. Robin Moorcroft (Independent) is chair of the licensing cttee, with Damon Dennis (Lib Dem) as vice-chair, while Luke Rogers (LD) is chair of the Harbours Board and Martyn Alvey (Cons) is vice-chair. No Reform yet.