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#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.
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The free programme runs for eight weeks and is open to women aged 18 and over with a BMI of 28 or above.
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Argyle Fit football league is open goal for women in Cornwall looking to lose weight
Following the ongoing success of the men’s programme, Healthy Cornwall has teamed up with Plymouth Argyle to trial a football league aimed at helping women lead a healthier lifestyle.
www.cornwall.gov.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
#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...
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.
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.
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#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.
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Cornwall Libraries announce award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer as its 2026 ambassador
Tom is currently working on an exciting new Cornish trilogy set during the Second World War
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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#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.
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🔗 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.
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They've noticed a rise in sellers illegally advertising counterfeit items online, which can often pose safety risks.
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Trading Standards issues warning about fake goods being sold in Cornwall
The team are currently investigating several local sellers
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#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...
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
Read more about our proposed priorities for 2026-2030 and share your views via our Let's Talk site 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/priorities
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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.
Trevissome’s owners, Go Cornwall Bus and the council worked together to bring the service to the business park.
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
#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.
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.
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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.
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Book returned to Cornish library 45 years after it was loaned out
No fines, no fuss - we just ask that you bring your books back
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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#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...
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...
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...
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...
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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...
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’s Steady On Your Feet website is a free resource, offering personalised action plans, tips, and links to local support.
🔗 cornwall.steadyonyourfeet.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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’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.
Please take extra care and NEVER drive through floodwater. Just 30cm of water can float a car.
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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.
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.
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Shipyard scoops top prize at sustainability awards for innovative shore power project
A Cornish shipyard that has reduced emissions by supplying clean energy to a range of maritime vessels has been named overall winner at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards.
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
#NEWS: A Cornish shipyard leading the way in cutting emissions has been named the overall winner at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards.
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#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...
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...
December 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#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...
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.
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200 people came together as part of the ongoing drive to reduce the number of suicides in our communities.
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Cornwall’s 2025 suicide prevention conference hailed a success
An annual suicide prevention conference in Cornwall has once again been hailed a success by the individuals and organisations that attended.
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#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...
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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.
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Truro shop ordered to close for three months for selling illegal tobacco
Test purchases confirmed that illegal products were being sold at the premises.
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#NEWS: A shop in #Truro has been ordered to close for three months after it was found to be selling illegal tobacco.
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🔗 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
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
Santa Bus 2025
Our Santa Bus is back for 2025!
www.plymouthbus.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
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
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
Help Shape the Future of Modular Micro-Homes in Cornwall
We want to hear from organisations interested in buying and delivering a number of high-quality modular 1-bedroom, ‘SoloHaus’ micro-homes. Cornwall Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from org...
letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
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.
The next step is to work with partner organisations to bring these homes into use and make sure they benefit communities.
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#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.
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#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.
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.
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The purchase was made possible with support from the Good Growth Fund.
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PZN Youth CIC Secures Permanent Youth Hub in Penzance with Good Growth funding
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#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...
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.
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Your feedback will help us understand how we can better support Blue Badge holders and make sure badges are used correctly.
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Cornwall’s Blue Badge holders invited to take part in parking survey
Approximately 36,000 people living in Cornwall have a Blue Badge
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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.
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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.
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Your feedback will help shape our Air Quality Action Plan for 2026 to 2031.
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Have your say on Cornwall Council’s plan to improve air quality
Air quality can have a really significant impact on people’s health and wellbeing
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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...
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.
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Organised as part of #UKParliamentWeek last week, the children took part in debates and workshops alongside council staff and councillors.
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Pupils from 14 Cornish schools visit Cornwall Council’s HQ for a taste of life in politics
More than 50 pupils from 14 schools learnt about democracy and politics on a special trip to Cornwall Council’s headquarters.
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#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...
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.
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Good Growth funding helping to deliver new radar system at Cornwall Airport Newquay
www.cornwall.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#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...
🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...