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Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today (1 May) announced a new Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.

UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million to develop designs for smart local energy systems that make the best use of innovative technologies including cheaper renewables, energy storage, low carbon heat and digital infrastructure. 

Local MP Sarah Newton has today announced her support for a 10 Minute Rule Bill, due to be tabled on 30 April by Alex Chalk MP, mandating that the UK reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.  

Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday (23rd April) local MP Sarah Newton said: “Cornwall and the wider south-west have clean growth at the heart of our local and regional industrial strategy.

Today, the rail industry is launching a new interactive map that will make it easier for passengers to find out about accessibility at stations.

The so-called ‘Access Map’ will have information about all stations across Britain and will clearly display:

A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been announced. 

I am delighted that today, the RCHT have secured an additional £4.8 million NHS funding for urgent equipment replacement and fire safety related works. 

This week, local MP Sarah Newton is leading a debate in Parliament, calling on the Government to enable every, new parent to receive high quality training so that they are equipped to identify serious illness in their child and take appropriate action. 

Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust has been awarded £1,696,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund Round 5 to transform 26 acres of disused quarry at Trevassack on The Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall into a National Centre of Excellence for Watersports for ALL to open in Spring 2021.

I am delighted that Cornwall Council has responded positively to my calls to extend the hours of the Truro Park & Ride with today’s publication of a planning application.