Clean Air 4 Kids Toolkit
Everyone needs clean air. To find out what you or your school can do we have developed the following Clean Air 4 Kids Toolkit.
This is for anyone who wants to explore the world of air quality. It is particularly aimed at providing adults with fun and engaging activities to complete with children in educational settings. Here you will find information on different ways in which to bring the subject of air quality to life, .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-4-kids-toolkit/
Last updated: 27/09/2024 10:50:11
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Argyle Fit football league is open goal for women in Cornwall looking to lose weight
Following the ongoing success of the men’s programme, Healthy Cornwall has teamed up with Plymouth Argyle to trial a football league aimed at helping women lead a healthier lifestyle.
The free sessions span eight weeks and are open to all women over 18 with a BMI of 28 and above.
They will initially take place at Humphry Davey School in Penzance but more locations will open up if this trial proves popular.
Sessions t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/argyle-fit-football-league-is-open-goal-for-women-in-cornwall-looking-to-lose-weight/
Last updated: 14/01/2026 10:35:27
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Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector
About the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
Across Cornwall there are many voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE). These organisations play a huge role in improving the lives of our residents. The last comprehensive review of Cornwall's VCSE sector took place in 2013. It found that the VCSE sector included 9% of Cornwall's total workforce. (This is in comparison with 3% nationally.) It comprised.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-sector/
Last updated: 16/07/2025 08:32:25
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Climate emergency news
Newsletter on Cornwall's climate response
Sign up to our newsletter to keep-up-to date withhow Cornwall Council, organisations, and communities across Cornwall are taking action for better human and environmental health.
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Community energy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Sustaining Cornw.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-and-energy/climate-emergency-news/
Last updated: 08/04/2026 09:57:43
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The scary amount of waste Cornwall throws away at Halloween
Zombies, vampires and monsters will soon be roaming across Cornwall as youngsters get into the Halloween spirit.
But after the spooky celebrations are over, another Halloween horror comes to light. In the days after the festivities, households across the county throw away a scary amount of waste - around 125 tonnes of fancy-dress costumes and a staggering 180 tonnes of pumpkin flesh each year.
This Halloween Cornwall Coun.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/the-scary-amount-of-waste-cornwall-throws-away-at-halloween/
Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:47:16
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Order Community Safety Award badges
If you would like to order badges, please fill out the form below:
*Please note - we are currently out of stock of the blue 'home' badges. Expected delivery is beginning of June. We will send them out as soon as possible.
Privacy statement
Cornwall Council, as the Data Controller, is committed to protecting your privacy and any personal data you provide or we collect about you will be stored securely and only used for de.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/community-safety/community-safety-award/about-the-community-safety-award/order-community-safety-award-badges/
Last updated: 15/05/2025 14:39:57
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Reapplying for a postal vote
Under the Elections Act 2022, postal voters must now reapply for their postal vote every three years.
Any elector granted their postal vote on or before 30 January 2024 must reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026. If a new application is not received by this date, the postal vote will be cancelled.
We will contact all those affected by the end of 2025, either:
by e-mail (if we have an e-mail address), or
by let.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/postal-voting/reapplying-for-a-postal-vote/
Last updated: 09/02/2026 11:06:26
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Extra Care Housing
Extra Care (also known as assisted living) offers housing for people who are generally aged 55 and over. It gives you the opportunity to live in a home of your own with 24/7 on-site care and support on hand if and when you need it. People who live in Extra Care schemes have their own front door to their own self-contained apartment that includes a:
bedroom
bathroom
kitchen
living room
Living in Extra Care housing will .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/extra-care-housing/
Last updated: 16/01/2026 14:43:35
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Mental health safety plans
Mental Health Safety Plans
A Mental Health Safety Plan is a preventative tool designed to help support those who struggle with mental wellbeing.It may be difficult to think clearly when you feel really low or incredibly overwhelmed. It may be difficult to ignore these feelings. Safety plans are best created when not in crisis.
By having a safety plan, you’re making sure thatthere are strategies you can use to keep yourse.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/mental-health-resources-and-organisations/mental-health-safety-plans/
Last updated: 18/09/2025 08:28:59
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Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme
Our ‘Breastfeeding Welcome’ scheme is aimed at cafes, restaurants and other venues. It gives them the chance to show that they welcome and support new mums who want to breastfeed. The scheme is funded through the Government’s Start for Life programme.
What does the scheme aim to do?
The Breastfeeding Welcome scheme is a way for businesses and organisations to show that they support breastfeeding women. They can do this b.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/health-visiting/infant-feeding/breastfeeding-welcome-scheme/
Last updated: 07/10/2025 08:27:31
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