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In the midst of another national lockdown, we want to make sure you are aware of where to get the most up-to-date advice and support. Below are some links and contact details that we hope you find helpful. This virus sadly isn't just going to go away quickly despite the hope a vaccine has brought us. But as difficult as it is, we will get through this by working together as a community. Throughout this new lockdown we will continue to do what we can to help. You can find our contact details on this leaflet. You can also sign up for our email Cllr Luke Rogers and your local Lib Dems want to updates at make sure everyone gets the support they need www.stiveslibdems.org.uk

Useful contact details for advice and information:

For the latest Government and NHS advice go to: www.gov.uk/coronavirus For the latest advice and information from Council email [email protected], call 0300 1234 118 or go to www.cornwall.gov.uk

• MIND (mental health charity): www.mind.org.uk • NHS COVID symptom checker: https://111.nhs.uk/service/COVID-19 • Council tax support during COVID pandemic: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-tax/ council-tax-support-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ • Help getting food deliveries: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-cornwall/ information-about-coronavirus-covid-19/your-health-symptoms-and-staying-safe/getting-help-with-food/ • Volunteer Cornwall has a number of useful resources: www.volunteercornwall.org.uk • Prescription deliveries and telephone befriending: 01872 266988 • West Cornwall Liberal Democrats: E: [email protected] P: 07846 632548

Printed by Park Communications, Alpine Way, London, E6 6LA. Published and promoted by St Ives Liberal Democrats, The Orchard, Alverton Road, , TR18 4TE www.stiveslibdems.org.uk Email us on: [email protected] TORY PLANS WILL MAKE ST IVES & CARBIS BAY A DEVELOPERSʼ PARADISE National housing campaigner families in housing need. and former MP Andrew George is Local councillor and Lib Dem campaigning for planning law campaigner Luke Rogers says “I am which gives locals a real say and shocked and saddened at the meets local need. destruction of green spaces that He has warned that the surround our area and perplexed by Conservativesʼ proposed planning what seems to be the governmentʼs reforms will treat Cornwall as a licence for developers to have free “developersʼ paradise”, will give locals reign. Yet again the Conservatives almost no say, undermine efforts to have put developersʼ needs first. meet local housing need and reward It is so sad to see what is happening developers whose primary aim is to to the fields behind Tyringham Row in “fill their boots” at the expense of Lelant and Polwithan Drive and Cornwallʼs environment and wildlife. Carminney Lane in Carbis Bay. I will Andrew said “These proposals put actively oppose urban sprawl over our need before greed. They will promote countryside, especially projects such The proposals will lead to more over- the market for second and investment as Gonwin which will destroy the development without solving the housing crisis homes at the expense of local character of Lelant and Carbis Bay. WE NEED TO MAKE THE G7 WORK FOR OUR AREA

This year will see the leaders “Thatʼs why I set up the St Ives, Luke Rogers says the G7 will bring opportunities as of the worldʼs most powerful Carbis Bay and Lelant Information well as challenges for local people & businesses nations congregating in Group on Facebook as a source of Carbis Bay for the G7 summit. up-to-date information for the community and a place where Lib Dem candidate for the area, people can voice their opinions Cllr Luke Rogers, says “as a and concerns. resident, I was initially excited by the news. Itʼs great to be part of “This could be a great event but we history in the making. But Iʼm need to make sure it benefits local concerned about the impact the people and local businesses, and event will have on the lives of local that everyone is kept informed residents, in terms of heightened about whatʼs happening. Itʼs is security, the possibility of going to be a major logistical feat disruptive protests and the and I just hope the organisers can obvious risks around the ongoing ensure the impact it has here is a pandemic. positive one.”

Contact us: 07846 632548 INTRODUCING LUKE ROGERS With energy and commitment, Luke Rogers is exactly what St Ives, Carbis Bay and Lelant needs Local mining engineer Luke Rogers has volunteering during the pandemic. As a been selected as the Lib Dem candidate professional mining engineer, Luke oversees for the St Ives East, Carbis Bay and the management of the largest tin and Lelant division for the tungsten mines in East Africa including over elections in May. 3,000 employees. Luke, who lives with his family in Carbis Bay He says, “Iʼm proud to have been raised and said, “Iʼm thrilled to have been selected to educated in St Ives and to have attended the stand for the community I care passionately School of Mines. Over the years Iʼve about and want to be the voice of all residents. worked with projects overseas, helping build The pandemic has had a massive impact on schools, roads, water supplies and peopleʼs lives but Iʼve been inspired by the environmental programmes. Now I feel is the amazing work done by local people, companies right time to bring some of that experience and charities, showing that the community home and proactively support the people in our spirit here is alive and well.” area. Living in the parish for most of his life, Luke “As a relatively young, local guy I will bring Luke Rogers wants to bring his professional experience has been an active community member, energy and enthusiasm to this role and work home to help local people campaigning for affordable housing, serving on tirelessly to solve issues and campaign for our the coastguard cliff rescue team and residents.”