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Sarah Newton, Truro and Falmouth MP and Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, was given food for thought today while taking part in a healthy cooking course in Truro run by the Cornwall Food Foundation.

The local MP for Truro & Falmouth, Sarah Newton, recently asked Cornwall Council to mark the tenth anniversary of the popular Truro Park and Ride service by extending the hours.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the first Truro Park & Ride service, Cornwall Council is planning to celebrate the success of the service.

I have recently received the below update from Dr Stephen Bird, Managing Director of South West Water, regarding water resources in this hot weather. 

Dear Sarah

Sarah Newton, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, is urging innovative local businesses to apply for a share of £40million in government funding to develop new ways of charging electric vehicles.

The government wants nearly all cars and vans to be zero-emission by 2050.

Recent figures released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) show that Cornwall has reduced fuel poverty by over 5,000 homes in a year.

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·         Network Rail announces next phase of key resilience works on the line

·         Minister reiterates government commitment to improving south west rail links

Sarah Newton, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, has welcomed new government measures to ensure universities dramatically improve the mental health support they provide for students.

Sarah Newton MP is encouraging community teams from across Truro and Falmouth to nominate their best local High Streets in the Great British High Street Awards 2018.

Sarah Newton, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, has written to NHS chiefs in Cornwall to seek assurances over the provision of mental health services for students in her constituency.