With the imminent hand-over of local government power to Cornwall Council, there is the potential for a new dawn, a brighter future.Finally we get to say goodbye to David Whalley who, with the help of his Liberal Democrat colleagues on Cornwall County Council’s Executive (3 of whom are in the Penwith district) have done untold damage to our County and which has led to a failing (that’s right, it’s official) County Council. These Councillors have shunned the advice of local people, advice that could have built stronger foundations for the new council and reduced its spiralling costs.
Not every dawn brings good news, sadly with the loss of Penwith District Council we are to lose Jim McKenna, a Chief Executive who for 9 years has not sought to further his own career but rather champion Penwith across Cornwall and beyond.
Further to this and for the first time in 6 years, our council tax bill has exceeded the 2.5% increase to leap to 4.9%. This increase, pushed through by Cornwall County Council, is despite us all being in the grip of the worst recession for more than 30 years.
The people of Cornwall cannot afford to be treated as we have been in recent years and when choosing our representatives on June 4th we can not afford to repeat the mistakes of past elections. You will see from your Council Tax Bill that One Cornwall handles huge quantities of tax-payers money. Cornwall needs people who can deliver value for money – this requires clear leadership, good financial management and better public services.
Vote wisely on June 4th.
