Kate’s in charge, as taxpayers foot the bill for six at four-day event in the south of France https://cornwallreports.co.uk/kates-in-charge-as-taxpayers-foot-the-bill-for-six-at-four-day-event-in-the-south-of-france/ “They are here (in Cannes) for Mipim, a global event at which deals are made, gossip is exchanged and business cards swapped in a sea of champagne and beer.” (The Times business section on Wednesday 14th March 2018) “No fewer than six representatives from Cornwall’s public sector have gone to the South of France for a four-day property conference which the property industry itself now regards as an embarrassment, due to its reputation for alcohol and sex. The cost to the Cornwall council taxpayer is likely to be tens of thousands of pounds. The delegation is being led by Cornwall Council’s chief executive, Kate Kennally. Her presence is required to speak on Thursday on the importance of infrastructure – something which tends to lag well behind residential development in Cornwall. Delegates attending are: • Kate Kennally, Chief Executive, Cornwall Council • John Betty, Strategic Director of Economic Growth and Development, Cornwall Council • 3 staff from Cornwall Development Company/Invest in Cornwall • James Staughton, CEO of St Austell Brewery and Chairman of Cornwall Place Board Ms Kennally will speak on the topic of infrastructure and support structures required to accelerate growth to happen in regions on 15 March, alongside Sir Richard Leese the Leader of Manchester City Council, Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, Karen Campbell the Commercial Director for HS2 amongst others.” Perhaps this (above) would explain that (below): www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-threatened-see-planning-1296827 So whilst we all worry about the ever increasing pace of second homes and out-of-town landlords, it’s Konkrete Kate herself that will be using Cornish funds to promote more developers to snap up the green land to build ever more unaffordable, unsustainable and out-of-character plasterboard nonsense for anybody except the 25,000 local families on Cornwall's housing register. Kate, John, we applaud your commitment to the local community, including 0% infrastructure spending, 100% developer subsidy, 100% against local needs and wishes and 0% affordable and/or sustainable homes. When she returns from her jolly at the sun, sand and sex scene, at least one councilor will be waiting with difficult questions: “I have just been speaking to Cllr. David Harris CC Trehaverne Ward - he is extremely angry and is at this moment in time being interviewed by BBC South West at the top of Kenwyn Road/Hendra Truro, where he has been trying to retain a School Crossing patrol - the cost of this “trip” would have paid for this school crossing and far more beside. I understand that Adam Paynter did not accompany the CEO and Mr. Betty, but he will not be able to give Cllr. Harris any costings until Friday of this week. He intimated that “there is more to come ……” Meanwhile, news of more future trips are being leaked: STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL - VENUE NOT TO BE DISCLOSED TO PARISH COUNCILS UNTIL THE MORNING OF OUR DEPARTURE. Reason for visit - A fact finding visit to a popular tourist destination which is now in danger of sinking due to climate change and the added weight of visitor numbers *. We expect to learn how they manage without any cars *. Supply adequate and clean supply of water *. Dispose of foul sewage *. How the local hospital operates 24/7 365 days a year with such an explosion in the population numbers *. How many of the indigenous population remain within the City of Venice *. The annual amount of the visitor tax collected I am glad to announce that under the present Cornwall Council Delegation Agreement the cost of the fact finding visit will be underwritten by either one of the numerous “Arms’ Length Companies” of Cornwall Council or the “fake news” budget and so there will be no personal cost to the members of Cornwall 4 Change. Our Chairman has been chosen to open the Conference at the Doges Palace and the Doge will be a “keynote speaker” - the initial meeting will be followed by a tour of the City’s canals in 'eco-friendly’ Gondolas. So keep the date of the 1st April, 2018 clear in your diaries as we shall be leaving from Newquay Airport in order to keep the number of air flight passengers up for the current year. The full programme of speakers and events will follow in due course. Convener Comment: "It turns out that in the grand scheme of things, Cornwall Council occupies a position that equates to the political status of mere bottom feeding pond life. The political thug who rejoices in the style or title of Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom pulls all the strings. Meanwhile, Cornwall's six Conservative Members of Parliament stand idly by letting him get away with everything without a hint of dissent or challenge. ARE THEY AFRAID OF HIM OR ARE PART OF THE CORRUPTION THAT THREATENS US ALL? It now falls on the shoulders of us all who value our Cornwall, but most particularly the 123 elected Cornwall Councillors, to face this arrogant bully down. Significantly, a retired judge recently spoke of endemic corruption in high places; is this arrogant politician (Javid) the manifestation of it as the enforcer for the corrupt developers who appear to own this Government?"