#VIDEO: #Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost attended the Interceltic Business Forum in the Isle of Man last week - a twice-yearly gathering of Celtic businesses and national representatives from the UK and Europe to discuss how to support thriving economies.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030
#NEWS: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is set to be modernised over the next four years, with investment in new vehicles, equipment and training to help crews respond to changing risks.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Group photo of some of Cornwall's most remarkable individuals over the age of sixty at a special recognition ceremony held at Lys Kernow in Truro. Text says: Cornwall's inspiring over-60s recognised at celebration event
#NEWS: #Cornwall’s inspiring over-60s came together at Lys Kernow for a special 60 over 60 celebration event, recognising people who are making a positive difference in their communities.
The event celebrated their stories, achievements and contributions.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
#VIDEO: Children's social work can be a challenging but rewarding job.
We caught up with some of our children's social workers at the recent Children's Social Work Conference to ask about their roles - the good parts, the hard parts, and their proudest moments.
Photo of weeds growing out of a kerb. Text says: Weed management - Limited to kerbs and roads, not verges or green spaces; applied directly to visible weeds using droplets; carried out under strict UK regulations
We understand concerns about weed treatment plans.
Weeds can damage surfaces, block drains and make footways harder to use, so targeted treatment is needed to keep areas safe and accessible.
A diluted solution will be applied to kerbs and roads using targeted droplets rather than spray.
Please do not put gas canisters in your household rubbish or recycling.
They can cause fires when crushed in our collection vehicles and at our recycling facilities.
Return empty gas canisters to the store you bought them from, or take them to a household waste and recycling centre.
#NEWS: Parents in #Cornwall find out today which primary school their child has been allocated, with almost 96% offered their first preference.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
New strategy for unpaid carers
#NEWS: A new strategy has been launched to improve the support available for people who regularly provide unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour.
It focuses on practical help, emotional support, financial advice, and more flexible services.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Have your say - Should fires be banned on Falmouth's beaches?
#NEWS: We’re inviting residents to have their say on whether open fires should be banned on Falmouth’s beaches.
Following an increase in fires in recent years, the #Falmouth Beach Management Group has raised a number of risks and concerns.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
ShinyMind available now! ShinyMind is now FREE for Cornwall adult social care workers.
ShinyMind is a mental health and wellbeing app, co-created with healthcare professionals, and is now available free to #Cornwall’s adult social care workforce.
It offers a range of evidence-based tools to help support you in your role.
Register for free access 🔗 dashboard.shinymind.co.uk
#NEWS: Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health, explains more about our draft Belonging in Cornwall strategy.
The strategy sets out plans for a fair and inclusive #Cornwall, and we’re asking for your views to help shape it 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Our Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit brought together organisations to discuss how to tackle issues affecting water quality in #Cornwall.
It was attended by South West Water, Environment Agency, the NFU, and Surfers Against Sewage.
See our action plan 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/rivers-and-s...
Have your say on our new cultural strategy!
The draft sets out how we plan to celebrate and promote #Cornwall’s unique culture in the coming years, supporting the economy, communities, health and wellbeing.
Share your views 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall-cul...
Could you be a Shared Lives carer? Support someone in your own home and help them be part of a family and community.
If you have a spare room and the right skills, find out more 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-s...
To qualify for this support, you must either receive Council Tax Support, be exempt from council tax due to severe mental impairment, or in crisis due to the rising cost of heating oil.
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You can also self-refer through our Crisis and Resilience Fund Energy Support Scheme web page 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and...
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Heating oil payments. 700 applications processed so far. www.cornwall.gov.uk/crf
We've processed around 700 applications for heating oil payments so far, but many more people are eligible to claim.
We've emailed or written to 2,100 eligible households so make sure you check your post and inbox.
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Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure you have one on every floor of your home and test them regularly.
If your alarms are over 10 years old, it’s time to replace them.
Complete a free online home fire safety check to spot risks 🔗 www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/
If you think you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call Safer Futures on 01208 22 99 22. Safer Futures provides support, safety planning, advice, therapy and recovery in domestic abuse and sexual violence. Services are provided to women, men, young people and children. Professionals can also make referrals to Safer Futures by phone or online. Website: saferfutures.org.uk Email: info@saferfutures.org.uk
There have been changes to #Cornwall’s domestic abuse support service, Safer Futures, including a new contact number - 01208 22 99 22.
Safer Futures offers support, safety planning, advice, therapy and recovery for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Get in touch 🔗 saferfutures.org.uk
How to recycle your plastic bags and wrapping. 1. Put plastic bags and/or wrapping inside another bag and tie the top. 2. Then place in your red sack for collection.
You can now recycle soft plastics from home, including items like bread bags, frozen food bags, bubble wrap, wrappers and film lids.
Keep them together in a bread bag or similar, tie a knot to stop them blowing away, and place the bag in your red recycling bag.
Photo of a food truck trading as Feral Kitchen in Newquay. Text says: Newquay food truck owner fined for illegal street trading
#NEWS: The owner of a food truck has been ordered to pay £950 in fines and court costs after being prosecuted for illegal street trading in #Newquay.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Photo of the Serene PW 17 fishing vessel. Text says: Cornwall fishermen prosecuted for illegally catching crawfish and berried lobsters.
#NEWS: A group of fishermen in #Cornwall have been ordered to pay almost £10,000 in fines and court costs after they admitted multiple fisheries offences, including fishing for berried lobsters and undersized crawfish.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
#NEWS: #Cornwall has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities with the Centre for Ageing Better to enhance the lives of older residents.
Age-friendly communities work together to help people stay active, independent, and more connected.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Photo of Nanquidno Cove in West Penwith by Michelle Blaken. Text says: Have your say on draft plans to protect Cornwall as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
We’d like your views on new draft plans to protect #Cornwall as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Around a third of Cornwall is classed as a National Landscape, and your feedback will help shape how it is cared for in the future.
Take the survey 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall-nat...
#NEWS: The new Crisis and Resilience Fund has launched in #Cornwall to support people in financial difficulty.
It replaces the Household Support Fund and Crisis & Care Awards, and includes an extra £1.5 million to help low-income households relying on oil.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Photo shows the kennels where the dogs were kept. Text says: Man who left dogs barking at night is ordered to pay £12,800 in fines and court costs
#NEWS: A man who repeatedly left his dogs barking in kennels at night has been ordered to pay £12,800 in fines and court costs after being prosecuted by #Cornwall Council.
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Following the decision to sell several former council homes earlier this year, Cllr Peter La Broy, Cabinet Member for Housing, explains the reasons behind it during a visit to some of the properties.
🔗 youtu.be/P6drwXQn_Ns
What goes in your garden waste bin? Yes: grass cuttings, leaves, cut flowers, trees, shrubs and rose prunings, small branches, weeds. No: Food waste, animal bedding or faeces, invasive species, turf, soil, compost or rubble, plastic bags, compostable packaging.
Have you renewed your garden waste subscription yet? Your collections will stop after today - March 31 - if you haven’t resubscribed.
It’s quick and easy to renew or sign up online!
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/gardenwaste
#VIDEO: #Cornwall Youth Council’s newly elected members have met for the first time to begin planning their campaigns for the next two years.
More than 13,500 young people took part in the elections, highlighting key priorities including transport, mental health and access to leisure activities.
Illustration of a crew member emptying a wheelie bin into a bin lorry. Text says: Easter update
Recycling, rubbish, and food waste collections will continue as normal over the Easter bank holidays.
Please put your food waste and rubbish or recycling out on your usual collection day.
Check your dates 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/myarea
