Whilst we will need to influence the next rail franchise for future rail services, following First Great Western's decision to exercise a contractual option to terminate early the existing franchise, to ensure reliability, affordability and frequency of trains the good news is that rail travel is making an increased contribution to journeys within Cornwall. Also the plans to secure faster services between Cornwall and London remain on course.
Cornwall's branch line network saw journey numbers increase by 6.3% (over 2009) to 1.69m in 2010 with early indications of further substantial increase in 2011.
For details see appendix 4 to http://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=3140&T=10
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
Election Results
A mixed bag of results.
By far the most profound is the SNP success and, when all other results are forgotten in a few years as political fortunes change (as they will), I wonder if we will look back on Thursday 6 May as the day that started the beginning of the end game in the final move towards Scotland's independence. And if Scotland achieve independence through the ballot box, can Wales be far behind?
Probably best not to speculate on Cornwall's status..........at this stage.
By far the most profound is the SNP success and, when all other results are forgotten in a few years as political fortunes change (as they will), I wonder if we will look back on Thursday 6 May as the day that started the beginning of the end game in the final move towards Scotland's independence. And if Scotland achieve independence through the ballot box, can Wales be far behind?
Probably best not to speculate on Cornwall's status..........at this stage.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Funding for Cornish Schools
Interesting that the BBC has only just caught up with this issue on 4 May: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-13277196
It has already been addressed by Cornwall Council under the subject of 'Championing Children, Championing Excellence' at various meetings, including those of 11 April http://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=579&MId=3035&Ver=4 and the Cabinet of 20 April http://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=577&MId=2500&Ver=4
It has already been addressed by Cornwall Council under the subject of 'Championing Children, Championing Excellence' at various meetings, including those of 11 April http://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=579&MId=3035&Ver=4 and the Cabinet of 20 April http://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=577&MId=2500&Ver=4
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