Cornwall Council

New affordable homes are now welcoming their first residents in #Redruth. Cllr Peter La Broy, #Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for housing, visited the Murdoch & Trevithick development this week to see progress on the scheme, which has delivered 52 new homes for local people.

We're at the #RoyalCornwallShow this week - come and find us at stand 316. There's lots to see and do, including health checks, planting demonstrations, free seed giveaways, Cornish language activities, a VR experience, wildlife activities and more. See you there!

#NEWS: A dairy farmer has been banned from keeping livestock after admitting animal welfare offences following an investigation by #Cornwall Council’s animal health inspectors. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

An amber heat health alert is in place for the South West until 5pm on Thursday, May 28. Dr Ruth Goldstein, Assistant Director of Public Health for #Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, shares advice on how to stay safe and well during the hot weather.

We’ve adopted a new Road Safety Strategy with the aim of eliminating deaths and serious injuries on Cornwall’s roads by 2040. The strategy focuses on working together to create a safer, healthier and more accessible #Cornwall. See the strategy 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/y3wbmi...

Cornwall Libraries has been named South West Library of the Year and was runner-up for UK Library of the Year. We asked why you love your local library, and here's what you told us. From singing to signing, clubs to crafts, @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social offer something for everyone.

Cllr Leigh Frost says he will continue to speak up for the people of #Cornwall after being re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council. At today's Full Council meeting, Cllr Frost set out how his administration is supporting residents and securing vital investment for Cornwall.

#NEWS: The #RNLI is urging people to remember its lifesaving Float to Live technique, as sea temperatures remain extremely cold at this time of year, increasing the risk of cold-water shock. If you see someone struggling in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 🔗 rnli.org/news-and-med...

#NEWS: Cornwall’s latest BikeBus has gone from strength to strength since its first ride at Christmas. Led by parents at St Uny Church of England Academy in Carbis Bay, with support from @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social, it’s helping cut congestion at the school gates.

Cornish language expert Sarah Buck shares what to expect from episode three of the BBC’s Learn Cornish podcast. Sarah, from our #Cornish Language team, features in every episode alongside host Danni Diston. Listen on BBC Sounds 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Children’s author Tom Palmer is visiting every library in Cornwall this half-term as @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social’ Ambassador for the Year of Reading. The first five families at each library will get a free signed copy of his new book, If the Invader Comes. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Karen shares why she chose a career in children’s social work and what the role means to her. From supporting families through difficult times to helping young people achieve positive outcomes, hear about the difference children’s social workers make every day in #Cornwall.

Following today’s Cabinet meeting, Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter share an update on the council’s Annual Report, reflecting on the first year of this administration.

#NEWS: Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost has announced plans to hold a dentistry summit this summer to tackle ongoing issues with access to NHS dental care. The summit will bring partners together to focus on practical solutions to improve access across #Cornwall.

#NEWS: Healthy #Cornwall joined #TruroCity FC’s final home game to raise awareness of mental health support and the Orange Button scheme. The club is now its official Mental Health Partner for 2026, helping open up vital conversations. Find out more 🔗 www.healthycornwall.org.uk/orangebutton

#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.

#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.

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: 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...

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...

#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.

#NEWS: Cllr Tim Dwelly, Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Investment, has welcomed news that #EasyJet will begin flights between #Cornwall Airport #Newquay and #London #Gatwick this summer.

Work is progressing well to stabilise a historic mining feature uncovered after a hole opened up in a road near #Camborne.

Weeds can be unsightly, but how they’re managed also needs to protect the environment. #Cornwall Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Cabinet member for transport Cllr Dan Rogerson were out and about this week talking to residents about our plans to keep public spaces neat and tidy.

You can now recycle cartons from home, including those used for milk, custard, soup, fruit juice and smoothies. Give them a quick rinse, flatten them, and put them in your red recycling bag. Find out more about the items you can now recycle from home 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/recyclemore

Pothole reports have risen sharply this winter, with many more recorded than at the same time last year. Our crews are carrying out extra inspections and repairs to deal with the increase and keep roads safe. Please keep reporting #potholes to us 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-pa...

#NEWS: More than 100 children’s social workers from across #Cornwall came together this week for their annual conference. Held on #WorldSocialWorkDay, the event gave colleagues the chance to share ideas, reflect on their work and recognise achievements.

The beginning of the year saw an unprecedented number of #potholes appear on Cornwall's roads. As Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Transport explains, the picture is improving.

#NEWS: Cornwall Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost and deputy leader Cllr Adam Paynter talk about today's cabinet meeting, which saw important decisions made about the future of devolution and the new Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.

#VIDEO: It’s #GlobalRecyclingDay and here's a reminder about how you can now recycle more from home. Film lids and soft plastics, such as bread bags and food bags, and cartons, such as juice, soup and custard cartons, can now be put with your household recycling.

You may have seen recent news about an outbreak of #meningitis in #Kent. While there are no confirmed cases in #Cornwall, it’s important to know the signs and act quickly if you’re concerned. Emma McMaster from our public health team shares advice on what to look out for and what to do.

#NEWS: 18 young people have been elected to the new #Cornwall Youth Council following a Cornwall-wide vote. More than 13,500 young people voted, with successful candidates chosen based on key issues like transport, leisure, antisocial behaviour and bullying.

#NEWS: Around 450 schoolchildren from across #Cornwall gathered at RNAS Culdrose to test their design and coding skills by building LEGO robots. Organised by Cornwall Council and hosted by the Royal Navy, the FIRST Lego League South West Regional Final featured teams from 47 schools.

#VIDEO: On Wednesday, Cornwall Council's Cabinet will be discussing our Investment Plan for the new Kernow Industrial Growth Plan, focused on how #Cornwall can help make Britain a clean energy superpower. Take a look at the plan in the agenda papers 🔗 democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/documents/s1...

#NEWS: From today - March 16 - you can start recycling food and drink cartons, plastic bags and wrappings in your household recycling. This includes Tetra Pak-style cartons for milk, juice, soups and more. Just give them a rinse, squash and put them in your red recycling bag.

#NEWS: Nearly £3 million of grant funding has been distributed to 246 not-for-profit community organisations across #Cornwall over the past three years through our Community Capacity Fund. The funding has been aimed at rural community projects. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Bookings are now open for Time2Move Easter activities for children aged 5-16. Sessions are FREE to those eligible for free school meals with a unique code. Every session includes a meal. Book an activity 🔗 www.activecornwall.org/parents-and-...