Employment and training information for HM Service Personnel, Veterans and their families
The Armed Forces Covenant does not cover employment and training. However lots of help and support is available to service leavers, veterans and their families:
Specialist Armed Forces support
RFEA - the Forces Employment Charity
RFEA, the Forces Employment Charity provides help to service leavers, veterans and family members including:
Advice on career choices
Researching the job market
Job matching
Training
Recommendat.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/employment-and-training-information-for-hm-service-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/
Last updated: 14/01/2026 14:34:21
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Advertising and publicity for a large event
Word of mouth is great but, if you are running your event for the first time or want to boost the numbers attending, you will need advertising and publicity to help spread the word. There are various ways to do this, including:
press releases
posters
leaflets
television
radio advertising
How much advertising you do will depend on your budget. You will also need to think about who you want to attract to your event. Wi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/advertising-and-publicity-for-a-large-event/
Last updated: 06/05/2021 09:17:38
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I want to plant trees
Whether you are an individual, community group, a farmer or landholder, Forest for Cornwall can support you to plant trees.
Anyone can get involved!
Plant a tree in your garden – all trees can count towards Forest for Cornwall. Our Back Garden Forest project has already given away over 15,000 trees to residents across Cornwall. Have a look at our news and events page for locations and dates over the winter planting seas.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/i-want-to-plant-trees/
Last updated: 04/09/2025 10:10:59
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Children invited to ‘tree-mendous’ theatre show celebrating the fifth year of Forest for Cornwall
Tales from the trees by Squashbox TheatreForest for Cornwallhas teamed up with Squashbox Theatre to bring a special show to children in Camborne and Newquay.
The free shows will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Cornwall Council initiative Forest for Cornwall, which has supported the planting of 1.6 million trees in over 1,000 locations across the Duchy.The Forest for Cornwall team and Cornwall Library Service, whic.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/children-invited-to-tree-mendous-theatre-show-celebrating-the-fifth-year-of-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 19/08/2025 10:50:26
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I have debt
Rent or Council Tax arrears
Gas or electricity
Credit or store cards
Personal loans and overdrafts
Owe friends and family
Benefit repayments
Some options to consider
Talk to us if you are in arrears with your Council Tax
Sort your Council tax arrears
If you are unable to pay your rent, for any reason you should:
Contact your Rent Management Officer Immediately on0300 1234 161
If you think you might be entitled to housi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/do-you-need-a-helping-hand/help-with-bills/i-have-debt/
Last updated: 01/04/2026 13:46:25
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Have your say on plans to plant more trees in Cornish towns
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to plant more trees in four Cornish towns as part of the Forest for Cornwall.
The project would be split across two planting seasons starting this autumn and focus on specific sites with some of the lowest numbers of urban trees in Cornwall and the UK, in Newquay, Torpoint, Callington and Saltash.
Cornwall Council’s Forest for Cornwall team have drawn up the plans fo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-plans-to-plant-more-trees-in-cornish-towns/
Last updated: 08/09/2023 10:12:05
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Change of address for memorials
Please use the form below to notify us of a change of address if you are:
the owner of a memorial within Penmount Crematorium,
the owner of the burial rights to a grave within one of Cornwall Council’s cemeteries
If you don't let us know when you change your address you could miss correspondence about your memorial or burial rights.
Data Protection
The information you provide on this form will be held by Cornwall Counc.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/penmount-crematorium/penmount-memorials/change-of-address-for-memorials/
Last updated: 12/12/2025 10:35:55
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Finding privately rented accommodation
8 easy steps to success
1. Stay positive
There are affordable, suitable properties out there for you. Being successful takes persistence.
2. Know how much rent you can afford
Know the Local Housing Allowance rate that applies to you
If you are not working, the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) level is the most that you will get from benefits toward your rent.
It is set by the number of bedrooms that you need and the area o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/how-we-can-stop-you-becoming-homeless/finding-privately-rented-accommodation/
Last updated: 19/10/2022 13:43:01
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Your child and you age 2 to 5 years
There are many services available to support you and your child. Please select from the links below:
Parenting
Free parenting courses
Top Tips for Parents
Child health and wellbeing
Physical activity guidelines for under 5
Healthier Families (previously Change4Life)
How to keep your baby or toddler active
Healthy Cornwall- support with:
healthy eating
weight management
physical activity
stopping smoking
healthy.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/health-visiting/you-and-your-child/
Last updated: 07/10/2025 09:10:03
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How we calculate council tax support and housing benefit
Universal Credit is now replacing Housing Benefit for working age people in Cornwall.
Please check whether you are eligible to receive;
Universal Credit
orHousing Benefit
Online benefits calculator
You can use our online calculator to check whether you’re entitled to housing benefit or council tax support.
Benefits calculator
The calculator only provides an estimate, not the exact housing benefit or council tax support .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/how-we-calculate-council-tax-support-and-housing-benefit/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 15:34:50
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