George attented Redruth Mining and Pasty Festival last weekend, which has proved an enormous success since being established last year. The event is a reminder of the huge contribution of Cornish migrations abroad during the nineteenth century, as well as the reversal of the 'pasty tax' that George and other Cornish MPs lobbied against. He is pictured attempting to master the skill of pasty making!
George Eustice MP, who was heavily involved in negotiations with the Hong Kong based owners of the site, is delighted with the news that a land deal has been reached with Cornwall Council that means a major step forward for the project.
The annual event was a fantastic success with over 300 people from the community getting involved. Various organisations provided activities and stalls, ranging from the emergency services to the local WI. A temporary Skate Park was also set up. George is pictured with local representatives from the Police.
George was delighted to visit the Centre, which provides offices and professional mentors to local entrepreneurs. It has proved an enormous success, hosting 40 pioneering companies and growing to 250 employees over recent years.
The new apartments are situated in the former Holman Brothers factory, at the ornate Public Rooms site in the heart of Camborne, and will offer supported housing for the old and disabled.
George Eustice MP attended the Opening Ceremony, and was delighted that the Minister for Education, Elizabeth Truss, came to officially open the prestigious event and deliver a speech to teachers and students from places as diverse as Guam, Russia and Iran. George also read out a letter of support from the Prime Minister for the event.
George spoke following a Ministerial Statement made by Esther McVey, the Under-Secretary of State for Disabled on the redirection of government funding away from Remploy, which has been under-performing for some time.
George was delighted to visit Penhaligon’s Friends, a brilliant charity who provide help and support to children who have suffered bereavement and is one of the few of its kind in the country. George was fascinated to learn of their unique approach and research in this area, and the help they have been able to offer schools and the Council in dealing with such a difficult event in a child’s life.
George, who has worked alongside the Treasury on reducing high water bills for the South West, was delighted to hear that at next weeks spending review the Chancellor will announce a further £40 million fund to extend the £50 rebate on all water bills until 2016.
George spoke last week during a debate surrounding Dangerous Dogs and the new legislation proposed by the Government.