The number
of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) in our constituency has now more
than halved since 2010, a fall of 52% from 1815 claimants in 2010 to just 879
in 2015, also 409 less than at this time last year. The Conservative Long-Term Economic Plan is
clearly working and we will continue on this path to bring greater prosperity
to Cornwall.
While I
welcome this drop, I recognise that there is much more to do. Apart from
improving the employment rate in mid-Cornwall, I also want to make these jobs
better paid. This task is not made
easier when new housing developments are given the green light but do not bring
any corresponding investment in infrastructure.
A plan to build 190 new homes in Holmbush, in St Austell was approved at
appeal this week but sadly very little corresponding infrastructure investment
is on offer. I will continue to fight
for the services we so desperately need including; more school places, better
roads and more GPs.
The Aerohub
Enterprise Zone at Newquay airport is an example of where those better-paid
jobs will come from in the future. The
Enterprise Zone offers incentives for aeronautical and space-related companies
to operate in Cornwall. With significant
land to expand into, and an existing aeronautical infrastructure, the Enterprise
Zone has room to grow. Later this year we can expect to see the team from
Bloodhound SSC test their car at Newquay before attempting the land speed
record in South Africa. I am excited by
the vision for the Aerohub as a centre of excellence and innovation in the
aeronautical industry, and will do everything I can to support its development
and bring the chance of a future in this industry to our young people.
Opportunities
such as the Aerohub will boost our local economy and in turn, it is a strong
and growing economy that will provide the funding that our vital services need.
With a
growing elderly population and an increase in those who suffer with conditions
such as dementia, adult social care is one of the biggest challenges facing our
future. I was delighted to be able to visit Kimberley Court in Newquay as part
of the National Care Home Open Day. Kimberley Court is one example of the many
excellent care homes we have looking after the elderly members of our
communities.
This
government is committed to working for better integration between our health
and care services and I will be working with colleagues in Cornwall and Westminster
to make sure our care services are as well run and funded as possible.
My team and
I are here to serve the whole constituency and seek to make a real difference
to the lives of everyone who needs help and support in any way.
If there is
any issue that we can help you with then please contact us on either 07555069714
or on office@stevedouble.org.uk.
