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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. In 2020, after George Floyd's death, partners in Cornwall made some recommendations. They made them to help Cor.....

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

Last updated: 01/09/2025 11:55:25

While Cornwall is often seen as a friendly and inclusive place, we recognise that this is not always the experience for everyone. We are committed to building a community where diversity is celebrated and where racism, in any form, is not tolerated. Our goal is to make Cornwall a place where people from all backgrounds feel valued - whether they live here, work here, or are just visiting. We are taking active steps to bec.....

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

Last updated: 09/07/2025 12:12:24

Cornwall Council has seven active Employee Forums, which are run by employees for employees. They provide a safe space for mutual support and to discuss key issues that affect staff. Where there is interest in establishing more forums, the Council is keen to do so. Here are some key projects that our forums have working on: Women’s Forum Hosted menopause support cafes and trainings sessions for employees. Developed ferti.....

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

Last updated: 13/06/2025 14:34:33

The Resettlement Service Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives: to leave their homes in search of a safer, better life. - Amnesty UK Funded by the UK government (not by Council Tax), the Resettlement Service at Cornwall Council helps refugees and asylum seekers who have been forced from their homes. They work with our brilliant Cornish communities, enabling people to.....

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

Last updated: 30/07/2025 09:58:16

As the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Cornwall (HDRC Cornwall for short), we have health determinants in our name. But it’s not a term a lot of people are familiar with! So what exactly are health determinants? And more importantly, why should we care? Introducing health determinants When most people think about what impacts a person’s health, they tend to think on the individual level. Things like how much so.....

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: 24/07/2025 11:41:00

When your child transitions into secondary school this may be the first opportunity they have had to meet members of their School Nursing teams. Our teams will endeavour to attend the new starter parent meetings to introduce the team and explain what is available for your child. We will attend assemblies and / or tutorials to talk to new starters about our service. We also let young people know how they can access their S.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/school-nursing/12-19-years/

Last updated: 17/07/2025 13:50:36

We provide and maintain a range of items of street furniture. The town and parish councils also provide and maintain street furniture. These include: benches and seating cycle racks bollards planters bus shelters Unauthorised items placed on the highway may be removed. Please use the map below to report an issue with street furniture. Please read the guidance below and then choose 'continue' to get started. If you are .....

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/report-an-issue-with-street-furniture/

Last updated: 02/07/2025 09:02:02

A sea shanty and a book have been written about a shipwrecked sailor whose remains were discovered on the Cornish coast. Bury My Bones, written by Cornish musician Toby Lobb (Fisherman’s Friends, Loveridge), andGive Him aLittle Earth, written by local author Gareth Rees, will be performed at a series of events to raise money for a headstone to mark the sailor’s final resting place. In November 2022, skeletal remains were.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/sea-shanty-and-storytelling-events-to-raise-money-for-shipwrecked-sailor-s-headstone/

Last updated: 25/09/2024 10:07:25

What is #BeAirAware? Environmental Protection have launched Cornwall’s #BeAirAware campaign. The campaign aims to: Raise awareness about the causes of air quality problems in Cornwall. Promote the links between health and active travel. Work together to improve air quality in Cornwall’s Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and throughout Cornwall. Protect Cornwall’s residents from the harmful effects of air pollution. W.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/beairaware/

Last updated: 17/06/2025 09:01:54

Phoenix Services has been working across Cornwall since 2002. It is the external training arm of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. We deliver courses at local community fire stations across Cornwall or at your premises if you have a large enough group. For more information about our full range of Safety and Education courses, view the online brochure. Safety and Education We offer a variety of regulated and non-regulated .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/about-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service/what-we-do/train-others-phoenix-services/

Last updated: 09/06/2023 09:46:08