At the old Penzance Library in Morrab Road on Saturday there is an opportunity to enjoy coffee and meet with several organisations who will be on hand to advise and help with household costs in the face of increases in the cost of living.
It would be foolish to suggest that all is well in relation to how Liz Truss has kicked off her premiership, but she is seeking to curb rising living costs by easing the tax burden on all households, capping the unit price of energy and attracting inward investment and growth with a globally comp
The new Prime Minister, takes the view that the rising energy costs facing households and businesses alike requires a robust response similar to that triggered during the covid pandemic, something that was lacking in the previous administration!
Derek Thomas MP has thanked everyone involved in last week’s Cost of Living Fair in Helston for showing how much help and support is available for local residents.
Cornwall and Scilly pulled out all the stops to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee just three months ago and it was such an uplifting occasion. For many it marked a turning point following the disruption of the pandemic. We are united again in mourning for Her Majesty the Queen.
It’s good to have the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, in post now and I get the impression that she shares the view that the rising energy costs facing households and businesses alike requires a similar robust response that Government triggered during the covid pandemic.
Businesses, big and small, in West Cornwall and on Scilly are exposed to horrific energy price increases without the restraint of a price cap or Government support.
