Official statements and updates from the Cornish Independent NonAligned Group.
Cllr Rowland O’Connor supports a motion reinforcing freedom of expression, fair process and robust democratic debate within Cornwall Council — while making clear those protections do not extend to harassment, discrimination or unlawful conduct.
Cllr Rowland O’Connor backs a motion for a formal review into mental health and wellbeing in Cornwall’s schools, warning in an emotional chamber speech that vulnerable children and SEND families are being failed by a system that is “breaking children rather than supporting them.”
Cllr Rowland O’Connor cautions that a motion on road markings and parking enforcement risks adding bureaucracy and financial pressure — and duplicating an evidence-led programme already underway — at a time residents are focused on potholes and frontline highway repairs.
Cllr Rowland O'Connor has challenged Cornwall Council to demonstrate that its planning system is fair, transparent, and capable of commanding public trust — arguing that parish councils and residents must see their voices genuinely reflected in planning decisions.
CING backs a motion to fix an "unfair and outdated" school transport system in Mevagissey, where children on the same bus are treated differently depending on the school named on the form.
Not a single Cornish community has received funding from the £5.8bn "Pride in Place" programme. Councillors back a motion demanding urgent action on rural deprivation that national funding formulas systematically overlook.
Cllr Rowland O'Connor warns that too many children in Cornwall are going without routine NHS dental care, and backs a motion for preventative programmes, mobile services, and better access pathways.
Cornwall Council faces growing backlash over plans to reintroduce glyphosate weedkiller. Cllr Anna Thomason-Kenyon backs calls to halt the rollout, warning of risks to public health, wildlife, and trust.
Three Cornwall councillors announce the formation of CING, a new independent group dedicated to serving Cornwall's communities free from party politics.
Councillor Anna Thomason-Kenyon has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Falmouth Community Area Partnership, strengthening CING's commitment to collaborative local engagement.
The Cornish Independent NonAligned Group represents a commitment to transparent, independent governance for Cornwall.
