Cornwall Council one of the top authorities for planning enforcement
Cornwall Council has been recognized as one of the top authorities for planning enforcement.
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Sarah PreeceCornwall Council in the News
Press coverage of Cornwall Council and its 87 councillors, curated from regional and national media. Articles are aggregated from BBC News Cornwall, Cornwall Council’s official news feed and wider UK outlets via Google News, then matched to councillors by name.
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Planning & Development
Truro’s bridge clears its first hurdle, but still has a very long way to go
Cornwall Council voted 51-12 to proceed with plans for an £8 million mechanical bridge over the river at Truro.
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Dan RogersonCounty Hall plan to turn farms into housing estates set for a showdown this summer
Cornwall Council faces a summer showdown over plans to convert publicly-owned farms into housing estates, with agricultural sector opposition mounting.
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Tim DwellyResidents turn out to give their views on the future of Cornwall
Cornwall Council held public consultation sessions where residents shared their views on Cornwall's future development and priorities.
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Sarah PreeceWork begins to transform Bodmin Town Centre with new murals and public realm enhancements
Cornwall Council begins work on transforming Bodmin Town Centre with new murals and public realm enhancements.
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Leigh Frost
Housing
In November the government made £39 billion available for housebuilding. Cornwall Council did not apply
In November the government made £39 billion available for housebuilding, but Cornwall Council did not apply.
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Peter La Broy“Affordable housing is social housing” claims Tim Dwelly, apparently unaware that one is more than twice as expensive as the other
Tim Dwelly has claimed that affordable housing is social housing, despite the two differing significantly in cost.
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Tim DwellyIn My View with Jim Candy: We all need a place to call home - Voice (Cornwall)
Jim Candy expresses views about everyone needing a place to call home in a Voice Cornwall opinion piece.
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Jim CandyCouncil highlights support available to bring homes back into use this National Empty Homes Week
Cornwall Council promotes support programs to help bring empty homes back into use during National Empty Homes Week.
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Peter La Broy
Transport
Average speed cameras to be installed at site of fatal road collisions
Cornwall Council will install average speed cameras at locations where fatal road collisions have occurred.
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Dan RogersonEasyJet to launch Newquay to London Gatwick flights for summer 2026
EasyJet will launch new summer flights between Newquay and London Gatwick starting in 2026.
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Tim DwellyConsultation launched on proposals to improve safety on Helston road
Cornwall Council launches consultation on proposals to improve safety on a Helston road.
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Dan Rogerson
Environment
Threats and violence will not be tolerated at Cornwall’s Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Cornwall Council has warned that threats and violence against staff at Household Waste and Recycling Centres will not be tolerated.
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Loic Rich10 beaches across Cornwall awarded Blue Flag status for 2026
Ten beaches across Cornwall have been awarded Blue Flag status for 2026, recognising their quality standards.
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Loic RichJoin our litter heroes for the Great British Spring Clean
Cornwall Council is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Great British Spring Clean litter-picking campaign.
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Loic RichCouncil launches new climate and energy plan to deliver benefits for Cornwall
Cornwall Council launches new climate and energy plan aimed at delivering benefits for the county.
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Loic RichPublic realm weed treatment plans debated at full meeting of Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council debated public realm weed treatment plans at a full council meeting.
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Karen La BordeLONG READ: Anger at council’s decision to use chemical weedkiller - Cornish times
Cornwall Council's decision to use chemical weedkiller has caused anger.
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Andrew LongHave your say on proposal to ban open fires on Falmouth’s beaches
Cornwall Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to ban open fires on Falmouth's beaches.
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Thalia MarringtonWar on weeds? Dangerous chemical debate heads for the long grass
Cornwall Council's Liberal Democrat-Independent administration faces controversy over plans to reintroduce dangerous glyphosate weedkiller.
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Drew CreekHave your say on plans to protect Mounts Bay coastline - join online: March 23, 6.30pm
Cornwall Council is holding an online consultation on March 23, 6.30pm for public input on plans to protect the Mounts Bay coastline.
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Loic RichKernow Reuse Shops save 500 tonnes of pre-loved items from the skips
Kernow Reuse Shops have diverted 500 tonnes of pre-loved items from being thrown away as waste.
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Loic RichJoin Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit online: February 27, 10am - 11.30am
Cornwall Council is hosting an online Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit on February 27 from 10am-11:30am.
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Loic RichSerial fly-tipper receives custodial sentence
Serial fly-tipper received a custodial sentence according to Cornwall Council.
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Thalia Marrington
Finance & Budget
Green councillor says the rich should pay to improve Cornwall roads - Cornwall Live
A Green councillor says the rich should pay to improve Cornwall roads.
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Drew CreekInnovative £30m Kernow Industrial Growth Fund launched to drive £100m investment into Cornwall’s ambitious distinctive sectors
Cornwall Council launches £30m Kernow Industrial Growth Fund to attract £100m investment into Cornwall's distinctive sectors.
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Leigh FrostNew £8.25m funding scheme launches in Cornwall to help people facing financial crisis
Cornwall Council launches a £8.25m funding scheme to help residents facing financial crisis.
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Adam PaynterCommunities across Cornwall benefit from grant funding
Cornwall Council distributed £3 million in grant funding to communities across Cornwall.
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Tim Dwelly
Conduct & Standards
Elections & Politics
Reform councillor in Cornwall leaves party
Reform UK councillor Jamie Hanlon left the party to become independent, following two other Cornwall councillors who quit in April.
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Jamie HanlonAnother Reform councillor quits
Cornwall councillor Jamie Hanlon, elected as Reform UK candidate for Penwithick and Boscoppa in May last year, has quit the party.
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Jamie HanlonBy-election candidates revealed after councillor dies
Six candidates will stand in a by-election for Cornwall Council's Newquay Porth and Tretherras division following the death of Reform councillor Kevin Towill.
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Kevin Towill
Governance
Cabinet lead for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships expresses serious concerns over abolition of Healthwatch
Cornwall Council's cabinet member for Adult Social Care has joined an MP in writing to the government to express serious concerns about the proposed abolition of Healthwatch.
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Jim McKennaCornwall Council’s new era of openness and transparency: how it started and how it’s going
Cornwall Council's new era of openness and transparency has been examined, looking at how it started and how it is progressing.
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Leigh FrostClosure order issued on former hotel after anti-social behaviour
Cornwall Council issued a closure order on a former hotel due to anti-social behaviour occurring at the property.
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Thalia MarringtonCllr Leigh Frost is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council - Cornwall's Rewind Radio
Cllr Leigh Frost is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council.
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Leigh FrostCllr Leigh Frost is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council
Cllr Leigh Frost has been re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council.
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Rob NolanLeigh Frost Returns as Cornwall Council Leader for Another Year - Cornish Stuff
Leigh Frost has returned as Cornwall Council leader for another year.
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Leigh Frost“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows”
Cornwall Council faces a motion testing freedom of expression principles at an upcoming full council meeting.
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Roger TarrantCornwall Council approves Annual Report highlighting year of progress and priorities for the future
Cornwall Council approved its Annual Report showcasing the year's achievements and outlining future priorities.
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Adam PaynterDon’t blame me for letting Trump use our airport, says council leader
Cornwall Council leader says he wasn't consulted about US Navy aircraft using Newquay Airport last month.
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Leigh FrostEight weeks is a very long time in politics
Cornwall Council's last full meeting was February 24th, with significant developments occurring in the eight weeks before the next meeting.
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Adam PaynterDevolution plans lead the agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet
Cornwall Council Cabinet will discuss devolution plans as the main agenda item at their upcoming meeting.
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Tim DwellyHorizon-scanning and trigger points: Cornwall’s floating offshore windfarm company gets one more year to demonstrate it knows what it is doing
Cornwall Council's floating offshore windfarm company gets one more year to prove its competence under new leader's review.
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Leigh FrostCornwall formally adopts UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to help protect children and young people
Cornwall Council formally adopts the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to enhance protection for children and young people.
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Leigh Frost
Other
In My View with James Mustoe: Council should act over concerns of coastguards - Cornish & Devon Post
Cornwall Council has been urged to act over concerns raised about coastguards.
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James MustoeChildren take part in Kernewek celebration during Speak Cornish Week
Children participated in a Kernewek (Cornish language) celebration as part of Speak Cornish Week, an event supported by Cornwall Council.
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Hilary FrankEducation authority statement to schools
Cornwall Council has issued a statement to schools, but the article text contains no substantive content beyond website cookie policy and navigation information.
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Hilary FrankNew children’s homes will support young people who have experienced abuse and trauma
Cornwall Council is opening new children's homes to provide support for young people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
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Hilary FrankRestaurant that put staff and customers at risk of carbon monoxide exposure is ordered to pay £14,000 in fines and costs
A Cornwall restaurant has been ordered to pay £14,000 in fines and costs after putting staff and customers at risk of carbon monoxide exposure.
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Thalia MarringtonSpread the word about being a Shared Lives carer this Shared Lives week
Cornwall Council is promoting Shared Lives Week to encourage more people to become Shared Lives carers in Cornwall.
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Jim McKennaCabinet approves plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall
Cornwall Council's Cabinet has approved a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall.
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Hilary FrankPlan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall tops agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
Cornwall Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall at its upcoming meeting.
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Hilary FrankCornwall Fire and Rescue Service welcomes inspection report following major improvements within the service
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed an inspection report recognising major improvements made within the service.
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Thalia MarringtonStanding up against ageism
Cornwall Council is raising awareness about ageism, though the article text contains no substantive detail beyond navigation and cookie information.
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Jim McKennaSummit on dentistry in Cornwall aims to find solutions for dental challenges
Cornwall Council held a dental summit aimed at identifying solutions to address challenges with dentistry provision in the region.
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Leigh FrostNew strategy sets out plan to ensure all Cornwall residents are equipped to go digital
Cornwall Council has published a new strategy aimed at ensuring all Cornwall residents have the skills and access needed to engage digitally.
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Tim DwellyCornwall’s adult social care services are delivering a good standard of care for residents
Cornwall Council reports its adult social care services are delivering a good standard of care for residents.
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Jim McKennaNominations now open for this year’s Proud to Care Cornwall Awards
Cornwall Council has opened nominations for this year's Proud to Care Cornwall Awards.
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Jim McKennaDairy farmer banned from keeping livestock after admitting animal cruelty offences
A dairy farmer has been banned from keeping livestock after admitting to animal cruelty offenses.
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Thalia MarringtonEducation and health leaders in Cornwall welcome findings of SEND services inspection
Cornwall's education and health leaders welcomed the findings of a SEND services inspection.
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Hilary FrankUp North with Team Cornwall
Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost and cabinet members attended a property investors' event in Leeds as part of "Team Cornwall.
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Tim DwellyCornwall Council issues statement regarding St Austell hydrotherapy pool
Cornwall Council has issued a statement regarding the St Austell hydrotherapy pool, though specific details were not provided in the available text.
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Julian GermanKick-off delayed: Truro’s synthetic sports pitch will not be ready in time for the next football season
Cornwall Council leader confirms Truro's synthetic sports pitch will not be completed in time for the next football season.
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Leigh FrostCome and meet children’s author Tom Palmer as he visits every library in Cornwall over half-term
Children's author Tom Palmer is visiting every library in Cornwall during half-term as part of a council literacy initiative.
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Sarah PreeceHave your say on Cornwall Council's new Cornish Language Strategy
Cornwall Council is seeking public input on its new Cornish Language Strategy through a consultation process.
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Sarah PreeceRight On Survey results provide snapshot of life in Cornwall for thousands of young people
Cornwall Council's Right On Survey provides insights into life experiences of thousands of young people across Cornwall.
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Hilary FrankTobacco and Vapes Act ‘will protect children in Cornwall from a lifetime of addiction’
Cornwall Council welcomes new Tobacco and Vapes Act aimed at protecting children from lifelong addiction.
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Thalia MarringtonNew vehicles, equipment and training to modernise Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service over the next four years
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service will receive new vehicles, equipment and training as part of a four-year modernisation plan.
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Thalia MarringtonCelebrating Cornwall’s inspirational over sixties
Cornwall Council is celebrating inspirational residents over sixty years old.
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Jim McKennaAlmost 96% of children in Cornwall secure place at preferred primary school
Almost 96% of children in Cornwall secured places at their preferred primary schools, according to Cornwall Council.
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Hilary FrankNew strategy launched to support unpaid carers in Cornwall
Cornwall Council launches new strategy to provide better support for unpaid carers across the county.
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Hilary FrankHave your say on new Draft Belonging in Cornwall Strategy
Cornwall Council is seeking public feedback on its new Draft Belonging in Cornwall Strategy through a consultation process.
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Thalia MarringtonFood truck owner fined for illegal street trading
A food truck owner was fined by Cornwall Council for illegal street trading.
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Thalia MarringtonCornwall joins the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities
Cornwall Council has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities to support older residents.
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Jim McKennaMan who left dogs barking at night is ordered to pay £12,800 in fines and court costs
Man ordered to pay £12,800 in fines and court costs for leaving dogs barking at night, following Cornwall Council enforcement action.
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Thalia MarringtonCornwall’s 60 over 60 finalists are announced
Cornwall Council announced 60 finalists for its "60 over 60" recognition program celebrating older residents.
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Jim McKennaNew youth hubs launch across Cornwall to help young people find training and work
Cornwall Council launches new youth hubs across the county to help young people access training and employment opportunities.
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Hilary FrankCommunity grants now available for research into factors impacting people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall
Cornwall Council is offering community grants for research into factors affecting health and wellbeing in Cornwall.
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Thalia MarringtonSt Breward landlord fined after pleading guilty to four harassment offences
A St Breward landlord was fined after pleading guilty to four harassment offences, according to Cornwall Council.
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Peter La BroyCornwall social workers recognised in BASW’s Amazing Social Worker Awards
Cornwall social workers were recognized in BASW's Amazing Social Worker Awards.
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Jim McKennaHave your say on Cornwall Council’s new Cultural Strategy
Cornwall Council is seeking public input on its new Cultural Strategy through a consultation process.
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Sarah PreeceSafer Sleep Week: Six pieces of advice that could save your baby’s life
Cornwall Council promotes Safer Sleep Week with six pieces of advice to help prevent infant deaths and keep babies safe while sleeping.
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Hilary FrankGood Growth Programme driving innovation, sustainability and food security in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly agri-food sector
Cornwall Council's Good Growth Programme is driving innovation, sustainability and food security in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly agri-food sector.
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Tim DwellyKevin Towill funeral
Cornwall councillor Kevin Towill's funeral will be held at St Michael's church in Newquay, with a packed attendance expected.
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Kevin TowillAlmost 98% of children in Cornwall secure place at preferred secondary school
Almost 98% of children in Cornwall secured places at their preferred secondary schools, according to Cornwall Council.
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Hilary FrankHave your say on adult social care and housing support services
Cornwall Council is seeking public input on adult social care and housing support services through a consultation.
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Jim McKennaDishonest window fitter left customers £19,000 out of pocket
A dishonest window fitter defrauded customers out of £19,000, according to Cornwall Council.
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Thalia MarringtonTruro City FC teams up with Healthy Cornwall to champion Orange Button suicide prevention scheme
Truro City FC partners with Healthy Cornwall to promote the Orange Button suicide prevention scheme.
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Thalia MarringtonCouncil launches free ChatFuture text service to help young people find their dream career
Cornwall Council launches ChatFuture, a free text service to help young people find their dream career.
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Hilary FrankFebruary is Cornwall Month of Skills
Cornwall Council announces February as Cornwall Month of Skills to promote skills development across the county.
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Tim DwellyNew support system launches for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Devon and Cornwall
Cornwall Council launches new support system for sexual abuse and rape survivors in Devon and Cornwall.
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Thalia MarringtonTourism Summit marks “huge moment” for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Cornwall Council hosted a Tourism Summit described as a "huge moment" for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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Sarah PreeceNew youth hubs will help disadvantaged young people find education, training and employment
Cornwall Council announces new youth hubs to help disadvantaged young people access education, training and employment opportunities.
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Hilary FrankWin cinema tickets, day trips and free pasties with Cornwall Libraries’ new loyalty card
Cornwall Libraries launches a new loyalty card offering prizes like cinema tickets, day trips and free pasties to encourage library usage.
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Sarah PreeceCornish language officially granted Part III status
Cornish language has been officially granted Part III status by Cornwall Council.
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Leigh FrostMemorial quilt is ‘powerful symbol of devastation caused by suicide’ at special event
Cornwall Council held a special event featuring a memorial quilt as a "powerful symbol of devastation caused by suicide.
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Thalia MarringtonSearch begins for Cornwall’s ‘Sixty Over Sixty’
Cornwall Council launches search for its 'Sixty Over Sixty' initiative to recognize individuals aged 60 and above.
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Jim McKennaIn My View with Jim Candy, Lib Dem Cornwall councillor for Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos and Lanteglos - Cornish times
Cornwall councillor Jim Candy shares his views in a regular column.
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Jim Candy