Anna Gelderd MP

So many MPs came to hear more about the great organisations and businesses in our area, and to learn about our Cornish language and history.

It was an honour to have the Speaker of the House and Madam Deputy Speaker in attendance too.

What a fantastic St Piran’s Day event in Parliament.

From talking about the global Cornish diaspora to gig rowing, and from the arts to the wonderful produce that was on show, we really showed Parliament what makes our Cornish identity, heritage and culture so strong.

Tamar Tag Admin Fee Consultation - Tamar Crossings Introduction Tamar Crossings – the Tamar Bridge and the Torpoint Ferry – are owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council and operated by a Joint Committee on their behalf.  In spring 2024, Tam...

I will continue working for a system that is fairer for our communities.

The following link will take you to the Tamar Crossings website with more information on the proposals, engagement opportunities and the consultation link.
www.tamarcrossings.org.uk/about/tag-admin-consultation

The consultation will run until the 6th April. During this time, you can join a webinar, attend drop-in sessions, and complete the online survey. If you use the crossings, or if the cost affects your household or business, I strongly encourage you to get involved and share your views.

That engagement, and the strength of public feeling locally, led to an extraordinary meeting of the Joint Committee. Following that meeting, it was agreed that a full public consultation would take place.

In December, alongside Luke Pollard MP and @Fred Thomas MP, we wrote jointly to the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee raising concerns about the proposed increase in the TamarTag admin charge.

Residents across South East Cornwall will have the chance to have their say on proposed changes to the TamarTag administration fee.

I have consistently pushed for greater transparency and fairness around the Tamar tolls, working locally and in Westminster, standing up for South East Cornwall.

We have a really great Town Council in Callington.

It was brilliant to speak with councillors about a range of issues from Tamar Tolls and business expansion to youth projects and their town regeneration plans.

South East Cornwall is home to some really great people who are doing fantastic things for the young people in our area.

The Vault Youth Centre is doing some excellent and important work for our local community.

It was great to bring together representatives from Go Cornwall Bus and Stagecoach, local government, community bus services, user groups and business leaders at my meeting in Saltash recently.

Kinship carers in South East Cornwall and across the country are doing some incredible work, often with little extra support.

Kinship is raising the profile of this issue and calling for emotional, practical and financial support for kinship carers.

It was fantastic to speak at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development Business Conference about how our economic growth depends on a healthy environment.

It was great to attend the Road Haulage Association’s event in Parliament and I was pleased to discuss issues with local RHA Chair, Peter Newman from Newman Haulage about the impacts the Tamar tolls are having on local businesses and how we can go further to support them.

I know that the Council’s proposal to start charging to park cars at Kit Hill has been taken very seriously.

So I’ve spoken with my neighbouring MP Ben Maguire MP and written to the Council to understand this proposal further.

I’ll keep raising local people’s concerns.

I know that people in Polruan are deeply concerned about the future of Polruan surgery since Fowey River Practice launched their consultation and engagement process.

That’s why I met with the Operations Manager and a Senior Partner GP, alongside members of the local parish council.

*** THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED***

This event is in addition to my SEND drop-in session on 27th February.

I will be hosting a SEND roundtable on 13th March in Liskeard.

Space will be limited. If you are interested in attending, please email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk to book a place and I will confirm the timings and location.

Mashfords boatyard at Cremyll is a key part of Cornwall’s boatbuilding history.

They are doing fantastic work offering marine maintenance and repair as part of UK Docks and Marine Services, providing secure jobs for local people and supporting our economy here in South East Cornwall.

But people must have a stake in these changes, and I am encouraging local organisations to submit responses to the consultation, which is open until 10th March.
consult.communities.gov.uk/.../subpage....

People in South East Cornwall know that we need to get a grip on the housing crisis, and that’s what this government is doing.
We are reforming planning policy to ensure that our young people can buy a house close to home.

Speaking on Greatest Hits Radio, I made it clear just how concerned local people in Liskeard and the surrounding areas are about the closure of Santander’s bank in the town.

I am calling for improved access to banking services and cash in rural areas like ours, including banking hubs.

The surveys close on 9th March and take only a few minutes to complete.

Families survey forms.gle/rRdpdWBZWiGN...

Education professionals survey forms.gle/exTWnfoDY3Nw...

I know that supporting our young people with SEND is a top issue for many local people. These surveys are intended both for people attending these sessions and those who cannot make it so that as many voices can be heard as possible.

As part of my caseworker SEND drop-in session and my upcoming SEND roundtable, I am launching two important surveys to gather views from families and those working in education settings across South East Cornwall regarding SEND support in our area.

I will also be launching a couple of surveys, so keep an eye on my socials for further information.

I know that many local people will want their views heard on this incredibly important issue, so this session is being run by my casework team to inform a SEND roundtable that I will then host in a few weeks time. More details to follow soon.

Pop in during the specified times to raise your concerns regarding SEND provision with members of my casework team and a representative from Beat4Autism.

My casework team are hosting drop-in session on Friday 27th February at the Public Hall in Liskeard.
Please email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk so that I can send you the timings.

- Banning social media for under-16s
- Raising the digital age of consent from 13
- Overnight curfews to combat excessive doom-scrolling
- Stricter enforcement of age verification laws
- Mobile phone guidance in schools