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
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Ageism
Patronising beyond belief: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-13247915
Surely the purpose should be to encourage everyone, irrespective of age, to access the woods. Rather than treat the over-50s, or any other age group, as 'special' the focus should be on building stronger inter-generational links rather than 'shipping granny off to the woods' to, presumably, not meet Little Red Riding Hood.
Surely the purpose should be to encourage everyone, irrespective of age, to access the woods. Rather than treat the over-50s, or any other age group, as 'special' the focus should be on building stronger inter-generational links rather than 'shipping granny off to the woods' to, presumably, not meet Little Red Riding Hood.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Public Sector Non-Jobs
Reading Graham Smith's blog on the BBC web site is an increasingly sad affair with every indication that he has lost the ability to research news and is reduced to relaying the tittle tattle emanating from those in County Hall who, instead of concerning themselves with advancing improvements for who live in Cornwall, are more concerned in political point scoring. Jeremy Paxman he ain't.
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Priorities
So we are at war, in effect, with the Libyan government and have thousands of troops on the ground in Afghanistan. The economic position is dire (thanks to the last Labour Government) and we are all having to adjust to the changes required. So what is Nick Clegg concentrating on? You would never guess that it is constitutional matters about succession to the throne. A straightforward subject, clearly needed to deliver equality, however something which should just 'happen' and not be the subject of major news bulletins.
Whilst many local Lib Dems find Nick to be a great embarrassment - looking forward to local election melt-down and AV referendum failure - however surely he can, at least, pretend to be taking more interest in those issues which face so many of us.
Whilst many local Lib Dems find Nick to be a great embarrassment - looking forward to local election melt-down and AV referendum failure - however surely he can, at least, pretend to be taking more interest in those issues which face so many of us.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Truro Shops
Sue reports that today's trip to Truro was noticeable for the fact that shop assistants were speaking to customers. A sure sign that the retail trade is suffering and that the 'make sales or else' message has been issued by owners to their teams.
The roads have been quiet for some time - Brent oil is now US$118 - so petrol and diesel prices are going to rise despite the price reduction and price stabilisation introduced in the recent Budget.
All in all it's going to be a difficult year for businesses and individuals, I fear. The price we are all paying for the inability of the last Government to manage the Nation's finances.
The roads have been quiet for some time - Brent oil is now US$118 - so petrol and diesel prices are going to rise despite the price reduction and price stabilisation introduced in the recent Budget.
All in all it's going to be a difficult year for businesses and individuals, I fear. The price we are all paying for the inability of the last Government to manage the Nation's finances.
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