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Archive - February 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Auditors Grant Thornton have made a formal request that the Council improve its systems and processes in the future.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is to temporarily borrow up to £3 million for a period of three months to ease its current cash flow situation.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Cornwall Council has granted planning permission to build a heliport in Penzance that will reinstate the town’s air link to the Isles of Scilly.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
The Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has said that the company is "disappointed" with today's decision by Cornwall Council to approve a new heliport in Penzance.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
The future of the Tourist Information Centre on St Mary’s remains uncertain after the Islands' Partnership failed to confirm it would operate the facility for the duration of the 2017 visitor season.
Friday, February 3, 2017
The Atlantic Inn on St Mary's has applied for planning permission for an open-sided glazed roof for its patio.
Friday, February 3, 2017
In a letter to parents and carers yesterday, Linda Todd said that she had made the decision "after much deliberation".
Monday, February 13, 2017
Local elections will be held nationwide on May 4, with nomination papers to be handed in during the 8 days from March 27.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Healthwatch Officer Carol Clarke has attempted to clarify the status of escort warrants for over 16s.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Park House residential home is at risk of closure if more staff cannot be found.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Councillors responded to the news of the uncertain future of Park House by vowing to "leave no stone unturned" in trying to protect the service.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
The Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has said that the company is "disappointed" with today's decision by Cornwall Council to approve a new heliport in Penzance.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
A beauty salon on St Mary's has donated a day's takings to Cornwall Air Ambulance.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Scilly’s MP Derek Thomas has told Parliament that the funding allocation given to the islands’ council does not take into account “the uniqueness of this unitary authority”.