• Coastguard and paramedic teams attended Dynamite Quay, Lelant, on Thursday, following a report of a casualty falling from the quay. Paramedics helped the casualty.
• The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has congratulated St Ives MP Andrew George for signing a House of Commons Early Day Motion calling for the current zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials to be extended beyond March 2027. The zero rate was introduced by the Conservative government in 2022, but is due to end in March.
“This simple policy will enable people to cut fuel bills, help with the cost-of-living crisis and also reduce emissions of greenhouse gases,” said Dave Sowden, chief executive of the SEA. “The continuation of this policy is a no brainer.”
• Hayle Town Council’s facilities team have installed a bird hide in the wildlife garden to the rear of Hayle Library. It looks out across Copperhouse Pool and there’s a handy birdwatching guide inside. Expect, at varying times of the year, to see, among others, Canada geese, curlews, black-tailed Godwits, oystercatchers, and spoonbills.
• Devon & Cornwall Police have introduced a summer policing plan to help keep communities safe during one of the busiest times of the year. Last year, the force saw a 15% increase in urgent incidents between June and September, responding to an average of 292 urgent incidents each day, compared with an average of 255 per day during the remainder of the year.
To meet the increased demand from residents and visitors over the summer, officers who would normally be delivering training are being redeployed into frontline and other public-facing roles, undertaking a minimum of five shifts supporting operational policing.
• A magazine packed with ideas and suggestions for family activities over the summer holiday is proving a hit. Called My Brilliant Summer, it has been viewed or downloaded more than 350 times from the Headstart Kernow website.
Built around the Five Ways to Wellbeing, it features fun activities, wellbeing tips, local opportunities, and inspiration to help families make the most of the school holiday. These include everything from how to make hedgehog houses and birdfeeders to taking part in a kindness challenge. Physical copies are available exclusively from Cornwall libraries and Family Hubs, or you can visit the Headstart Kernow website.
• Computer and technology support sessions are to launch at St Ives Library on Friday, 7th August. The sessions are being run by volunteer Andrew, who has extensive experience in the field. You don’t even have to bring your own equipment to attend as laptops are available. The sessions are from 10am to 2pm and will run on Fridays until, initially, the end of August. To book a session with Andrew, call 01736 796297 or email enquiries@stives-tc.gov.uk.
