Cornwall news

Looking for land: Cornwall Council is calling for sites that could potentially be used to build houses, employment space, community facilities, or for helping nature recover. Read more

Louis Gardner Cornwall Opportunities

Careers help: A website bringing together a host of information about career and training opportunities in Cornwall has been launched for job hunters, students, and residents thinking of changing careers. Read more

Culture cash: Cornish language and culture projects have been given a £500,000 funding boost as part of the Devolution Deal for Cornwall. The government investment will increase Cornish language work in schools, the screen industry, and the community, giving additional income to Cornish community groups and suppliers. Funding will be used to support the 40 primary schools across Cornwall who are already using Cornish language as part of the GoCornish project. 

Help with health: A new messaging service has been launched in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to link young people and families with health visitors and school nurses. Called Chat Health, it aims to provide a quick and easy way to access health advice and support about anything from potty training and breastfeeding to accessing drugs and alcohol support. Find out more.

Careers in care: To address a critical need in the sector, Cornwall’s young people are being urged to consider a career in care. Proud to Care Cornwall has launched a campaign aimed at young people to help tackle the shortage of people in care roles. Many of the current workforce are nearing retirement. Find out more

Josie Westcountry Rivers Trust

Sustainability awards: Westcountry Rivers Trust, which protects and restores rivers, has been crowned overall winner at the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards. Read more