Racism is unacceptable and has no place in our society or communities.While Cornwall is considered to be an open and welcoming place, for many this is not always the case....We want to become an actively anti-racist place to live, work, and visit.We know we need to do more to deal with racism in our communities....We have already:changed our equal opportunity statement in job adverts.introduced new training modules for staff.produced a tackling racism toolkit for our staff and continue to develop our Race Equality Action Plan.We recognise that we must continue to challenge racial inequality and unconscious bias in the workplace.Partnership with Race Equality MattersIn February 2021, we began working with Race Equality Matters, which is a collaboration of:companiesorganisationsrace networksexperts in the fieldallies andemployees aiming to improve workplace equality across the public, private, and charity sectors.Race Equality Matters has solutions that help promote race equality within organisations.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/tackling-racism-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 25/09/2026 10:37:20

We are committed to building a community where diversity is celebrated and where racism, in any form, is not tolerated....We are taking active steps to become an anti-racist community, and we invite everyone to be part of this....How we are tackling racism in Cornwall Racism has no place in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/refugee-resettlement/everyone-deserves-to-feel-safe-respected-and-welcome/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 08:39:32

Race Equality Forum Developed a Tackling Racism Toolkit for staff and a Race Equality Action Plan.Championed solutions from Race Equality Matters, including Tea Breaks, safe spaces to have honest and open discussions.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/employee-support/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 08:35:39

Someone already negatively impacted by health determinants who then faces prejudice such as racism will be placed under even more chronic stress.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/hdrc-cornwall-news-and-updates/what-are-health-determinants-and-why-do-they-matter/

Last updated: 23/12/2025 13:25:43

The Afghan people have come with an ambition to thrive and support their families in a home where they can escape the trauma, torture and loss of their heart-breaking journeys.New safe and legal routesThe Government plans to create new safe and legal routes for refugees to come to the UK.New safe and legal routesEveryone deserves to feel safeWe’re committed to building a community which is inclusive and where racism is not tolerated....We’re taking steps to become an actively anti-racist place to live, work, and visit — and we invite you to be part of this journey.Everyone deserves to feel safeIf you or someone you know is experiencing hostility or prejudice, it’s important to speak up.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/refugee-resettlement/

Last updated: 30/10/2026 10:47:10

Do not use offensive, racist, rude, anagrams or numeric names.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/property-and-street-naming-and-numbering/register-a-new-address-on-an-existing-street/

Last updated: 25/04/2025 09:26:50

Do not use offensive, racist, rude, anagrams or numeric names.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/property-and-street-naming-and-numbering/change-an-existing-address/

Last updated: 25/04/2025 09:51:19

Bullying  It can be: physical: hitting, kicking, taking things verbal: name calling, insulting, making offensive remarks, persistent teasing, sarcasm, threats indirect: spreading nasty rumours or stories, excluding from social groups, sending malicious emails or text messages digital: sending nasty emails or text messages, digital images that are altered, or taken without permission racist: as name calling, discrimination sexual: unwanted physical contact, abusive comments homophobic: inappropriate comments about someone's sexuality (or perceived sexuality) emotional: such as ignoring, tormenting, being excluded from social groups The Warning Signs Bullying is a difficult and sensitive issue which children are often reluctant to talk about.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/parent-support-and-advice/bullying/

Last updated: 09/12/2025 12:34:29

Do not use offensive, racist, rude, anagrams or numeric names.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/property-and-street-naming-and-numbering/register-a-new-address-or-new-street/

Last updated: 25/04/2025 08:52:53

Comments and private messages We love talking to you and welcome your feedback but please do not post any comment or message that is:   abusive defamatory threatening racist homophobic sexist discriminatory religiously offensive or generally rude Includes links to anything considered to be spam or malicious software (phishing, spyware, etc.) or are notably unrelated to the original post Includes false or misleading information Violates any UK law or regulation, including copyright law and intellectual property rights.

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Last updated: 23/08/2022 08:55:53