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Cornwall Council housing development and policy

Overview

Cornwall Council is navigating challenges related to housing delivery and regional development. In Penzance, campaigners organized under ‘Random Act of Art’ staged a protest against the redevelopment of Coinagehall Street. Protesters alleged that the council and construction firm Treveth failed to fulfill a promise to provide 11 affordable homes, prioritizing premium penthouses instead. Cllr Peter La Broy dismissed these claims as ‘misinformation’, stating that affordable properties would be delivered via a different funding mechanism.

To address broader regional housing needs, the council has entered into a confidential memorandum of understanding with Homes England. This ‘place partnership’ aims to secure funding to combat a local crisis affecting over 20,000 households. While Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has endorsed the council’s growth prospectus, opposition councillors have criticized the lack of transparency regarding the specific terms of the agreement.

Entities

Cornwall Council · Peter La Broy · Homes England · Treveth · Matthew Pennycook

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cornwall Council signs confidential deal with Homes England for housing

    Cornwall Council has entered a confidential partnership with Homes England to secure funding and accelerate housing delivery to address a local crisis affecting over 20,000 households.

  2. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Cornwall Council defends affordable housing plans amid Penzance protest

    Cornwall Council is defending its housing plans in Penzance against protesters who claim the council reneged on a promise to deliver 11 affordable homes at the Coinagehall Street redevelopment site.

Sources

bude-today.co.uk · falmouthpacket.co.uk · holsworthy-today.co.uk · newquayvoice.co.uk