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What to do if someone falls in the water Firstly call for help, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard if you are at the coast, fire service and ambulance if you are inland. Try and give an accurate location use landmarks or signs and stay on the line. Do not enter the water. It is human nature to want to help but often will only result in two casualties in the water and nobody to direct rescuers to the scene. Shout to them.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/water-safety/beware-of-the-dangers-water-safety-advice/

Last updated: 01/10/2025 15:00:15

If a loved one has recently died and the death is being investigated by the Coroner, you may find these pages helpful. A death will be reported to the Coroner if: it is violent, sudden, unnatural or suspicious the cause of death is unknown it happened in legal custody This will be reported by the police, paramedics or doctors. It is then the Coroner's role to investigate the death. What happens next? Once the death has .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/the-cornwall-coroner/information-for-families/

Last updated: 01/10/2025 19:19:07

What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels including gas, oil, wood and coal. Sources can include cookers, heaters and fireplaces. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but CO can kill quickly without warning. What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning c.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/carbon-monoxide/

Last updated: 02/10/2025 10:29:52

The Council received notification in June 2025 from The Department for Transport that it will not provide funding for the A39 Atlantic Highway (Camelford bypass) scheme. The project is now being closed down, however further details of the scheme background can be found on the A39 Atlantic Highway Camelford improvement webpage. Scheme background The A39 runs through the centre of Camelford. The narrow street delays traffic.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/major-highway-schemes/a39-atlantic-highway-camelford-improvement/a39-atlantic-highway-camelford-improvement-scheme-background/

Last updated: 03/10/2025 11:29:31

It’s really important not to put: - infectious clinical waste- cytotoxic or cytostatic wasteproduced during chemotherapy and some other medical treatmentsin your household rubbish. These types of waste can by highly hazardous. Please check with your health care provider if you’re unsure. Find out about the different types of clinical waste and which bags and containers we use to collect them safely. Orange bag for infect.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling-and-rubbish-collections/clinical-waste-bags-and-sharps-bins/

Last updated: 03/10/2025 11:43:53

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

What are Tourism Signs for? Brown and white tourism signs are used alongside existing road signing on the highway network to direct people to a predetermined destination. There are two types of destination. 1. An attraction. This is a place people visit for pleasure and interest, for example: museums, historic buildings and theme parks. 2. A facility. This is a tourist amenity, for example: a camping ground or picnic site.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/tourism-signs/

Last updated: 13/10/2025 11:23:36

Making a donation As a Council we receive many requests for memorials and donations to create a focus for a memory of something or someone. Many of these requests are because a family member wishes to remember someone with a memorial or commemorate a birth, or wedding. Making a donation is a positive way of commemorating these events, and it helps us manage a special place for the benefit of all. Memorial and donation opt.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/donating-to-a-park-or-open-space/

Last updated: 15/10/2025 09:10:00

Cornwall Council public participation scheme Cornwall Council enables those that live and work in Cornwall to have a say in their work. The name of the scheme is 'public participation'. It is open to any person who lives or works in Cornwall. Questions are not accepted from organisations. The scheme applies to the following meetings: Full Council Cabinet Overview and Scrutiny Committees Committee in Common between Cornwa.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/ways-to-participate-in-council-meetings/

Last updated: 16/10/2025 08:07:27

Active travel refers to walking, scooting, cycling and park and stride The Council promotes active travel as a healthy and sustainable means of transport. Active travel maps The active travel maps show: key locations including schools, local shops and green spaces how to get to them on foot, by bike or by public transport further information about walking and cycling routes in the local area a handy distance/time calcula.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-walking-and-cycling/

Last updated: 21/10/2025 10:26:39