#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...

Throughout December, Go Cornwall Buses is running its Santa Bus across Cornwall. This year, it'll be touring west Cornwall from December 7-16 and east Cornwall from December 17-20, raising money for charity. More info on dates and locations 🔗 www.plymouthbus.co.uk/santa-bus-2025

We’re inviting Expressions of Interest for our SoloHaus micro homes. We have 37 one-bedroom modular homes available to buy and are seeking proposals - particularly for initiatives that deliver community or social benefits. Find out more at letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/modular

#VIDEO: At today’s Independent Decision Day, Cllr Peter La Broy, portfolio holder for housing, agreed a plan for the council’s unused Solohaus units. The next step is to work with partner organisations to bring these homes into use and make sure they benefit communities.

#VIDEO: Save money and reduce waste this Christmas by wrapping gifts in fabric, newspaper, or even an old map. Our video shows how easy it is to get creative and wrap your presents in a way that’s better for your pocket and the planet.

#NEWS: PZN Youth CIC has completed the purchase of its building on Alverton Street in #Penzance, securing a permanent, safe and accessible space for local young people. The purchase was made possible with support from the Good Growth Fund. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

We’re inviting Blue Badge holders to take part in a survey about parking. Your feedback will help us understand how we can better support Blue Badge holders and make sure badges are used correctly. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Have your say on our plans to improve air quality in #Cornwall over the next five years. Your feedback will help shape our Air Quality Action Plan for 2026 to 2031. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: Pupils from 14 schools learnt about democracy and politics on a special trip to Cornwall Council’s headquarters. Organised as part of #UKParliamentWeek last week, the children took part in debates and workshops alongside council staff and councillors. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: The radar system at Cornwall Airport Newquay will be replaced with a modern, high-performance system designed to keep skies safe and improve reliability for passengers and operators. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health, talks about the #16DaysOfAction campaign and the work under way to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

#NEWS: A woman has been ordered to pay more than £700 in fines and court costs after dumping nine full rubbish bags by a gate near #StAustell. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: A network of safe, accessible walking and cycling routes has been improved to create better links between #Camborne town centre, homes and green spaces. This short film from Camborne Town Deal explains more.

There will be changes to food waste, rubbish, recycling and garden waste collections over the festive season. No collections will take place on Christmas Day or Boxing Day so crews can spend time with their families. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: Cornwall's Good Growth Programme has been recognised as a national leader in economic development. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: The #Cornish language, #Kernewek, will be recognised alongside #Welsh, #Irish Gaelic and #Scots Gaelic after the government recommended it for Part III status - the highest level of protection under European treaty. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: Our Trading Standards team warns that if a #BlackFriday deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. They've shared some tips to help you spot and avoid potential scams while shopping online. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: After years of hard work, the #Cornish language will be given Part Three status, meaning it will be recognised and protected at the same level as #Welsh, #Scottish and #Irish Gaelic!

#NEWS: Two people have been issued Fixed Penalty Notices after a covert camera caught them dumping rubbish in a Cornish layby. Our Community Protection team installed the camera following multiple reports of fly-tipping in a rural lane near Mevagissey. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Our new Winter Wellbeing guide is out now, full of useful advice and tips on how to stay warm, well and healthy this winter. There's guidance on everything from heating and saving money on energy bills, to who to contact if you need extra support. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-s...

#VIDEO: Cornwall Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost and deputy leader Cllr Adam Paynter have reacted to today's #Budget, which included some major announcements for #Cornwall.

#NEWS: A series of free events, workshops, displays and productions is taking place across #Cornwall to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. It's part of #16DaysOfAction, the annual campaign calling for an end to gender-based violence. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Bookings are now open for Time2Move Christmas activities for children aged 5-16. Sessions are taking place across #Cornwall during the #Christmas holidays - and they're FREE to those eligible for free school meals. Find out more and book an activity 🔗 www.activecornwall.org/parents-and-...

#NEWS: Cornwall Council and the local NHS are urging residents to hand back unused care equipment this winter. Many items, like walking frames, crutches, beds and short-term loaned wheelchairs are left forgotten in people’s homes when no longer needed. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: A sapling grown from the seed of a tree that survived the atomic blast at #Hiroshima has been planted at #Cornwall Council’s headquarters as a symbol of peace. A special ceremony was held on the grounds of Lys Kernow last week. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting on-call firefighters. Applicants must be 18 or over and live or work within five minutes of their local fire station. Successful applicants will receive full training. Find out more about the role 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/oncallfirefi...

#VIDEO: Keeping people safe on our roads is something we all play a part in. Every road user, whether driving, riding, walking, or cycling, makes decisions that affect others. By showing consideration, and giving yourself more time and space, you can help make Cornwall’s roads safer.

#VIDEO: This week, we've been marking #RoadSafetyWeek. Sometimes simple changes to a road's layout can make huge differences to its safety record, as this scheme on the A39 between Perranarworthal and Treluswell shows.

#NEWS: This #NationalTreeWeek, we’re celebrating the first 100 trees planted as part of the #ForestForCornwall project. The saplings were planted at Tincombe Park, Saltash, in December 2019. We're hosting a special anniversary event on November 29. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

We want Cornwall to have strong, safe and vibrant communities, with more decent and affordable homes for local people. Our draft Council Priorities Plan sets out how we aim to achieve this, and we want to hear your views. Have your say 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/priorities

#VIDEO: Help us to keep children safe outside school. Sadly, drivers continue to ignore 'keep clear' and double yellow lines outside schools. We've been out repainting markings across #Cornwall to help remind everyone that they are there for a reason - to keep children safe. #RoadSafetyWeek

#NEWS: Cornwall’s Beryl eBike riders have now pedalled more than one million kilometres since the scheme launched three years ago. Over 400,000 journeys have been made, with The Moor in Falmouth and Newquay Railway Station the most popular locations. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#NEWS: A new £2.5 million investment scheme will boost film and high-end TV production in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It includes £1.25 million from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Shocking footage from Cornwall’s roads shows young children travelling without seatbelts and drivers using mobile phones. More than 1,800 offences were detected in six months. This #RoadSafetyWeek, we urge everyone to stay safe on the roads.

#VIDEO: Cabinet members Cllr Tim Dwelly and Cllr Peter La Broy visited Parliament this week to meet ministers and stakeholders about Cornwall’s housing plans. They discussed how to secure the support needed to unlock more homes, including affordable and social housing.

#VIDEO: Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Public Protection, joined Dr Eunan O’Neill, Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, at Parliament last week for the launch of the Pretty Poverty Report on rural deprivation.

#NEWS: As the temperature drops, our gritters are gearing up to prepare Cornwall's roads for the chilly weather. Last year the trucks treated 39,000 miles of Cornish roads between November and March - the equivalent of travelling 1.5 times around the Earth. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

We’re creating a new Local Plan to guide Cornwall’s future over the next 25 years, and we want your views. Drop-in events are taking place across #Cornwall in the coming months. Find out more and have your say 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and...

We can now confirm that there are no families with children staying in B&B-type accommodation in #Cornwall for more than six weeks. Just two years ago, nearly 50 families were in this situation. Cllr Peter La Broy, Portfolio Holder for Housing, explains more.

#NEWS: We’re looking for people to open their homes to teenagers leaving care through our Supported Lodgings Scheme. Residents with a spare room can support a 16‑19-year-old to gain independence while receiving rent and a contribution towards bills. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Enjoy free parking in Cornwall Council car parks and free Truro Park and Ride on Small Business Saturday on December 6. Full list of council car parks 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-pa...

#NEWS: CCTV shows the moment a gas canister exploded at a recycling facility in Bodmin. In September, four fires were caused by gas canisters. Please take them to a Household Waste and Recycling Centre. Never put them out with your rubbish or recycling. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#VIDEO: Environment and climate change portfolio holder Cllr Loic Rich has pledged to strengthen communities’ links to nature across #Cornwall. His message comes after Cabinet approved plans for the next stage of our response to tackling #climatechange and supporting nature recovery.

#VIDEO: Cornwall Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost, and Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter reflected on this week's Cabinet meeting which saw important decisions made on council priorities, digital strategy and climate change.

#NEWS: Councillors have approved the next step in delivering Cornwall Council’s plan to tackle the Duchy’s biggest challenges and unlock its potential for the benefit of residents. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Rosie, one of Cornwall’s Members of Youth Parliament, recently spoke in the House of Commons about her family’s story and Cornwall’s contributions during World War II. youtu.be/EbXJqAfaRxQ

#NEWS: A fake fly‑tip set up at a Cornish beauty spot has been used to raise awareness about the real issue of illegal dumping in our rural areas. In 2023‑24 we recorded 3,655 incidents of fly‑tipping across #Cornwall. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we will remember them. To mark Armistice Day, at 11am we will join the nation in a two-minute silence to remember the fallen. #LestWeForget