Council offers practical advice as cost of living rises

Council offers practical advice as cost of living rises

As the cost of living increases nationally, Cornwall Council has pulled together information about a wide range of help and support available to residents. The ‘I’m worried about money’ webpage on the Council’s website includes information and links to support...

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...
Financial support for the cultural and creative sector

Financial support for the cultural and creative sector

The Leach Pottery is among the Cornish organisations to have benefited from Cornwall Council support. Photo: Matthew Tyas/Leach Pottery Cornwall Council is bringing forward £687,000 of planned financial support for Cornwall’s cultural and creative sector to help...

Food Bank appeals for food and financial donations

St Ives Food Bank says demand for its services has increased significantly due to self-isolation and job losses associated with the Coronavirus situation. Food donations and the availability of fresh fruit and veg has decreased. In a statement on its Facebook page,...