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We believe that Cornwall should have its own public holiday on the 5th March to commemorate St Piran’s day. Cornwall has been ignored in the establishment of regional assemblies and the black and white cross of St Piran’s flag, a well established symbol of the Cornish identity, is largely neglected by the rest of the country. St Piran's Day is very popular in Cornwall as a statement of regional identity. We do not understand or accept why our political leaders ignore Cornwall’s contribution to the cultural heritage of the British Isles, while giving such prominence to other regions. The granting of a public holiday to commemorate St Piran’s Day would demonstrate our leaders’ commitment to regional identity.

Create a Cornish Bank Holiday on 5th March to commemorate St Piran’s Day: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/St-Pirans-Day/


It is now apparent that both the District Councils and Cornwall County Council have taken different views of the local government structures, which would be most appropriate, were the existing structures to be modified or replaced. We the undersigned feel that, in a situation where opinion among councils and councillors appears to be so divided, the government should recognise that the people of Cornwall should be consulted in a referendum before a final decision, involving any change to the existing structures, is made.

Please sign and circulate to all friends etc: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Cornlocalgov/