Council works towards climate and communities goals

Work supporting Cornwall Council’s commitment to tackling climate change and support communities has been given the green light by the local authority’s cabinet. This will pave the way for a transformation of the council’s property estate, which includes many...

Secure accommodation for those without housing

Cornwall Council has announced plans to provide safe and secure accommodation for hundreds of people currently without a permanent home. Councillor Olly Monk in front of some of the Bunkabins being used to provide temporary accommodation Due to the exceptional number...

Council survey seeks opinions on green energy

Residents of Cornwall are being asked to have their say on plans to help generate more renewable electricity in Cornwall.  Photograph: Unsplash/Katrina Berben It is the latest step in work on the Climate Emergency Development Plan Document (DPD), which is part of...

Leisure Centre re-opens as finance package is agreed

St Ives Leisure Centre has re-opened for the first time since lockdown started, after a supplier relief package was agreed by Cornwall Council. The funding has allowed operator GLL to open St Ives and seven other venues. In addition, the council has stepped in with...

Further consultation on climate emergency planning

Cornwall Council’s cabinet has given the go-ahead for the next stage of public consultation on the Climate Emergency Development Plan Document (DPD). Photograph: Unsplash/Belinda Fewings Despite part of the consultation taking place...