The RNLI has issued a warning about a large sea swell expected on Friday, 30 January, with waves of up to 15ft forecast. Keep away from cliff edges seafronts and harbours. If you see anyone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the coastguard. 🔗 rnli.org/news-and-med...

#VIDEO: Tehidy Country Park remains open following the recent storms. While some trees were lost, the Twisted Beech is still standing and the lakeside area was protected from the worst of the weather. Car parks are open, but some paths from the East Lodge entrance are blocked.

Pick up a free tree in #Bodmin this Saturday, January 31! Visit Shire House Suite between 10.30am - 12.30pm to get a sapling for your garden. You can choose from rowan, crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, guelder rose, or dogwood. Each tree comes with an information card.

#NEWS: New youth hubs will be created in three Cornish towns to help disadvantaged young people find education, training and employment opportunities. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: People from different communities, faiths and backgrounds came together at Truro Cathedral today to mark #HolocaustMemorialDay. The yearly event is held in memory of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

#NEWS: Cornwall’s library users will be in with a chance of winning prizes such as cinema tickets, pasties and day trips as part of a new loyalty scheme. The scheme aims to encourage people to visit Cornwall’s libraries all year round. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Cllr Hilary Frank joined #Cornwall MPs in Westminster last week to support the f40 campaign for fairer school funding. She says the current funding system leaves Cornwall’s schools at a disadvantage, despite comparable levels of need. More info 🔗 www.f40.org.uk

There is still time to register your interest in our SoloHaus micro homes. We have 37 one-bedroom modular homes available to buy and are inviting ideas that deliver community or social benefit. The deadline is January 30. Find out more 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/modular

#StormChandra is forecast to bring very heavy rain and strong winds to #Cornwall. An amber warning for heavy rain is in place across parts of Cornwall from 5pm today - Jan 26 - until 9am on Tuesday. A yellow warning for strong winds is also in effect. Flooding and travel disruption is likely.

#NEWS: The #Cornish language has been officially recognised under Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. It means Kernewek enjoys the same level of promotion as all the other Celtic languages recognised across the British Isles. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Viv Bidgood, highways manager at Cormac, gives the latest update on recovery efforts following Storm Goretti, as teams work to clear Cornwall's roads and address damage.

Do you have a postal vote? You could lose it if you don’t reapply. Changes under the Elections Act 2022 mean postal vote arrangements now last a maximum of three years, and anyone who applied before the new rules will need to reapply by January 31. Reapply online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Our #ForestForCornwall team is giving away free trees at Perranporth Library on Saturday, January 24. Come along between 10.30am and 12.30pm to pick up a little sapling for your garden. Choose from rowan, crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, guelder rose, or dogwood.

#NEWS: Two new No Cold Caller Zones have been launched in #Cornwall to help protect residents from rogue traders and doorstep criminals. The zones are in place in Reeds Park, #Lostwithiel, and the Grose Meadows and Whitegate Meadows area of #StDennis, with signs warning cold callers to stay away.

#NEWS: The serial fly-tipper was paid to dispose of various items and then proceeded to dump waste in multiple spots around South East #Cornwall. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Our #60over60 campaign is back, celebrating people who prove that age is no barrier to making a difference. We’re looking for 60 of Cornwall’s most inspiring residents aged 60 and over, and we need your nominations. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/sixtyoversix...

#NEWS: A patchwork quilt featuring memorials to people from #Cornwall who took their own lives is now on display at Lys Kernow. The quilt formed the centrepiece of an event on Monday, which aimed to raise awareness of mental health and suicide. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

We want to hear from you on our draft budget proposals for 2026/27. Tell us what matters most to you - from social care and housing to transport and local services. Share your views by January 27 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/budget-26-27

#NEWS: Have your say on overnight motorhome parking and car park tariff changes. Share your views by taking part in our consultation which runs until Wednesday, February 4. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Following last week’s devastating storm, our Forest for Cornwall team is out assessing the damage to planting projects across #Cornwall and looking at how we can help support recovery efforts. Thank you to everyone who's already been in touch to offer their time and support.

If you’ve been using camping stoves or gas heaters during power cuts, please do not put gas canisters in your rubbish or recycling. They can cause fires if crushed in collection vehicles or at rubbish and recycling facilities. Please take gas canisters to your Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

If you’re still without power, please report it to National Grid by calling 105 so the fault can be logged and responded to. Please also check in on friends, family and neighbours. You can report a power cut on someone else’s behalf by calling 105.

We're continuing our recovery work following #StormGoretti, with clean-up operations expected to continue into this week and disruption likely for several days. Council leaders thank residents and responders for their patience and cooperation. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Please do not to attempt to clear fallen trees or branches, as there may be hidden risks. If you come across fallen branches or trees on a highway or on Cornwall Council land, please report it via our website or call 0300 1234 222. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-pa...

We're urging residents across #Cornwall to avoid travelling unless it is essential while crews continue to work around the clock to clear fallen trees and carry out emergency repairs following #StormGoretti. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Cornwall Council Leader, Cllr Leigh Frost, has given an update in the wake of #StormGoretti.

Emergency services are very busy responding to the impacts of Storm Goretti. Conditions remain dangerous. Please do not travel and stay indoors. Save these emergency contacts in case you need them.

Storm Goretti is now hitting #Cornwall and conditions are dangerous. Please stay indoors and do not travel. We are receiving increasing reports of fallen trees and power lines, and debris blocking roads. These conditions pose a serious risk to life. Please do not put yourself or others in danger.

As #StormGoretti approaches and a red weather warning is in place, Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost urges everyone to stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep away from the coast.

The Met Office has issued a RED weather warning for extreme winds across #Cornwall. #StormGoretti will bring very strong winds that are expected to cause significant disruption from 4pm until 11pm today - January 8. Stay indoors if you can. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

Schools and education settings are advised to close by 2pm today as #Storm Goretti approaches. An amber wind warning is in place, with the potential for gusts of up to 100mph. If your school closes early, please liaise with your transport providers to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

With #StormGoretti approaching, an amber weather warning is in place for dangerous winds across west #Cornwall. Significant disruption is likely, with debris and flooding expected to affect many roads. Please avoid travelling unless your journey is essential and avoid coastal areas.

We offer a wide range of adult education courses for people across #Cornwall. Whether you want to update your skills or try something new, we’re here to help you learn, enjoy and succeed. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-...

If you don’t pick up your dog’s mess you could be issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice or fined up to £1,000 in court. You can report a dog owner for allowing their dog to foul in a public area on our website. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/...

#NEWS: Our Healthy Cornwall team has launched a new women’s weight loss football support course in partnership with Argyle Fit. The free programme runs for eight weeks and is open to women aged 18 and over with a BMI of 28 or above. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: #Flu is spreading in #Cornwall, and early signs suggest this could be a particularly nasty season with a new strain circulating. Dr Ruth Goldstein, Assistant Director of Public Health for Cornwall, shares advice on how to protect yourself and others, and what to do if you feel unwell.

#NEWS: Award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer will be @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social' ambassador for the National Year of Reading 2026, inspiring young people through events, workshops, and school visits. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: Our Trading Standards team is warning shoppers about fake goods being sold in #Cornwall. They've noticed a rise in sellers illegally advertising counterfeit items online, which can often pose safety risks. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

We're setting out priorities for #Cornwall, including supporting people to live healthy, independent and dignified lives for as long as possible. Read more about our proposed priorities for 2026-2030 and share your views via our Let's Talk site 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/priorities

#VIDEO: A new bus link has been added to Trevissome Park near Chiverton, providing a much-needed link for staff and NHS patients visiting the site. Trevissome’s owners, Go Cornwall Bus and the council worked together to bring the service to the business park.

#NEWS: A book borrowed from Penzance Library in 1980 has finally been returned - 45 years later. Cornwall’s libraries are fine-free all year, so if you’ve got an overdue book at home, now’s the time to bring it back. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Pendarves Street in Beacon, #Camborne was closed in late November after a hole appeared in the road. Believed to be part of an unmapped mining feature, Cormac explains more about the complex work now underway to repair the road.

GCHQ's annual Christmas Challenge for 11-18-year-olds launches today (December 10)! Students can put their science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills to the test in a series of puzzles. Get involved 🔗 www.gchq.gov.uk/news/gchq-ch...

A new online platform has launched in #Cornwall to help people stay steady on their feet and reduce their risk of falling. Cornwall’s Steady On Your Feet website is a free resource, offering personalised action plans, tips, and links to local support. 🔗 cornwall.steadyonyourfeet.org

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has attended multiple incidents linked to Storm Bram, including vehicles stuck in floodwater and reports of arcing power lines and flooding. Please take extra care and NEVER drive through floodwater. Just 30cm of water can float a car.

#NEWS: A Cornish shipyard leading the way in cutting emissions has been named the overall winner at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Get involved in our largest ever survey on ageing! We're asking residents of all ages, from children to older adults, what it means to grow old in #Cornwall. The survey closes on December 15. 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/age-friendly...

#NEWS: An annual suicide prevention conference in #Cornwall has once again been hailed a success by the individuals and organisations that attended. 200 people came together as part of the ongoing drive to reduce the number of suicides in our communities. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Have your say on our proposed new standards for temporary and emergency shared housing. The proposals set out clear expectations for room sizes, kitchens, bathrooms and shared spaces, helping ensure short-term accommodation is safe and consistent. 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/hmostandards

#NEWS: A shop in #Truro has been ordered to close for three months after it was found to be selling illegal tobacco. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...