Kilkhampton woman ordered to pay more than £1,500 after failing to clean up after her dog
A Kilkhampton woman has been ordered to pay £1,514 in fines and costs after being found guilty of allowing her dog to foul and not clearing up after it.
The hearing at Bodmin Magistrates Court on 19 December was told that in July 2023, Delia Murfitt, of North Close, Kilkhampton, allowed her dog to leave the property unattended and that dog then fouled in a residential area. No effort was made to monitor the dog or ensure.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/kilkhampton-woman-ordered-to-pay-more-than-1-500-after-failing-to-clean-up-after-her-dog/
Last updated: 20/12/2023 10:51:21
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LIVE: Cornwall Council Cabinet, 12 February, 2025
A draft budget to protect frontline services and meet residents’ priorities will be considered by Cornwall Council’s Cabinet when it meets in Truro this morning.
A worse than anticipated financial settlement from Government to Cornwall, which saw the wholesale removal of the Rural Services Delivery Grant, means that Cornwall Council must reassess the level of savings needed to deliver a balanced budget.
Despite the conc.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-12-february-2025/
Last updated: 12/02/2025 12:54:40
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Vehicle Idling
Idling is leaving a vehicle's engine running while it is stationary
If you have to use your vehicle, instead of active travel alternatives, you should switch off your engine if your vehicle is stationary for more than one minute. This will help improve air quality and will lower the risk to your health.
The law says a motorist must not leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engine run.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/vehicle-idling/
Last updated: 24/08/2023 10:32:34
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Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is a way of looking at video clips of people interacting. It supports an understanding of communication. This provides a process for building communication and interaction skills.
How to access our support?
VIG requests are made by professionals from the Local Authority who are working directly with families, such as health visitors, family workers and social workers etc. Parents and carer.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-support-services/educational-psychology/video-interaction-guidance/
Last updated: 16/07/2025 11:33:37
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Overview and Scrutiny
What is Overview and Scrutiny?
The Local Government Act 2000 changed how councils make decisions and how they are held accountable. Councillors were effectively divided into two roles:-
Cabinet members: Decide on policies and put them into action. More information on the Cabinet and their Portfolios can be found here:
Profiles of Cabinet members
Browse meetings - Cabinet
Overview and Scrutiny members: Examine policies a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/overview-and-scrutiny/
Last updated: 27/10/2025 09:51:22
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The Care Act and Adult Social Care Reform
The Care Act 2014
The Care Act sets out how we should provide adult social care.
Part 1: Care and Support
Part 1 came into force in April 2015. It was created to help to make care and support more consistent across the country. The main principles are that:
we must ensure that your wellbeing is at the centre of decision making
we must provide information and advice on:
how we manage adult social care services
the types.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/the-care-act-and-adult-social-care-reform/
Last updated: 12/11/2025 08:36:06
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St Austell regeneration opportunities
Town Revitalisation Partnership
The St Austell Town Revitalisation Partnership aims to support local stakeholders. This is so they can achieve their aspirations of being an even better town to work, live, study and visit. More information on the partnership available at the Town Centre Revitalisation Partnership.
Penwinnick Road
Cornwall Council is reviewing how it uses its buildings across the County. This is part of an .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/places/st-austell-regeneration-opportunities/
Last updated: 05/04/2022 15:19:58
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Ash Dieback
The government has produced a new Ash Dieback page with an overview on current Forestry Commission and government advice and guidance.
Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus pseudofraxineus) is a new disease to Britain. It was identified in the UK in 2012. The disease originated in eastern Asia. It was introduced to eastern Europe in 1992 via Poland, Lithuania, Latvia. It then moved through the Scandinavian countries. This disease ha.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/trees-hedges-and-woodlands/tree-and-woodland-management/ash-dieback/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 10:55:53
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Application for a Modification Order to add a Footpath and delete a Footpath at Pennance Lane in Lanner CP
Below is the current Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) documentation to add a footpath and delete a footpath in Lanner CP. It includes:
the report
user evidence forms
topographical reports
documentary evidence
consultation responses
the delegated officer decision
WCA 556: Application for a modification order to add a footpath and delete a footpath at Pennance Lane in Lanner CP.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/dmmo-reports/application-for-a-modification-order-to-add-a-footpath-and-delete-a-footpath-at-pennance-lane-in-lanner-cp/
Last updated: 04/01/2023 13:12:11
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Littering
People who carelessly discard litter in a public open place are committing a criminal offence. In cases of littering the normal course of action will be to offer a notice of opportunity to pay a fixed penalty of £250 (reduced to £150 if paid within 14 days). Providing the offender is cooperative.
The offence, as amended in 2005 by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act, applies to all places that are:
open to the a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/littering/
Last updated: 18/02/2025 15:29:59
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