A Lanson Boy

Biography

They're the Liberal Democrat councillor for Launceston Central on the new Cornwall council.


They're also the shadow cabinet spokesperson on culture health and wellbeing, which includes libraries, adult education and leisure centres.


Their day job is as fundraising manager for a national cancer charity.


Blog Information

We were hugely impressed by Cllr Folkes' commitment to local politics.


As a politician on Cornwall's county council he provides a window into the state of local politics in that "pointy bit on the bottom left" of Britain.


Most of the entries here are about local issues but there is the occasional amusing aside about wider national politics.


This is a really well-written blog, focused on Cornwall council politics, and does what it sets out to do excellently.


Blog of the day

Blog Posts

Blog Website

http://lansonboy.blogspot.com/


Political Party

Liberal Democrats


Rating

8/10


Issue of the Day

Army cuts

Cuts could lose the MoD skills

A report released today by the National Auditing Office (NAO) criticises the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for savagely cutting its headcount without proper planning

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Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences

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Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.

Opinion Former Events

NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012

This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.

TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.

bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice

We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.

Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012

The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.

BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

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Policy Network are seeking two Research Internship

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Would you like to gain experience of grassroots development initiatives from the UK and in Ghana or India? Tzedek is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated intern to support our fundraising and education initiatives, raise awareness of Tzedek’s work within the UK Jewish community and work alongside partner organisations in Ghana or India.i

Anne Marie Morris MP (Newton Abbot Conservatives) is seeking a Campaign Volunteer

Anne Marie Morris MP is looking to recruit a volunteer to work in her local campaign office based in Newton Abbot, Devon, working alongside a full-time Campaign Manager for a period of approximately 3 months.

Dementia Adventure are seeking a Summer Intern

A 3 month (July- September 2011) unpaid internship is available to a dynamic, creative and analytical individual interested in being part of an innovative social enterprise based in Chelmsford, Essex, UK.

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