People and Communities
Find out about your community area partnership. Get grant funding advice and carry out grant searches. Find your local schools, libraries, waste recycling centres, salting routes, safety cameras, parish boundaries and many other things through our online mapping. Find out what town and parish councils do and view their contact details.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/
Last updated: 28/01/2026 10:12:53
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Cornwall Council backs We Refuse Abuse campaign following attacks on staff at Cornwall’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres
“Is it acid? Am I going to be disfigured? Am I going to be blind?”Those were the harrowing thoughts of a member of staff who had liquid thrown in his face during an attack at one of Cornwall’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
Simon Collett, who had a clear liquid thrown at him last year at Bodmin HWRC, has shared his experience as part of a campaign calling for an end to violence and aggression towards staff.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-council-backs-we-refuse-abuse-campaign-following-attacks-on-staff-at-cornwall-s-household-waste-and-recycling-centres/
Last updated: 06/08/2025 11:25:07
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Definitive Map Modification Orders
Definitive Map Modification Order applications
Anyone can apply for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) if they consider that a public right of way is either:
Not recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement, or
Recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement but should be shown as a way of a different status, or
Recorded on the Definitive Map and Statement but should no longer be recorded.
Applications must be supp.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-modification-orders/
Last updated: 13/05/2026 10:26:52
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Join the Responsible Landlord Scheme
This scheme is not the Government Portal introduced by the Renters Rights Act 2025. You will have to sign up separately to the Portal when it becomes accessible.
By becoming a member of this scheme you are making a commitment to:
abide by the Code of Conduct
work towards meeting the Rental Standard for Cornwall
Please read theCornwall Responsible Landlords Scheme Code of Conduct.
Privacy statement
With the information .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/cornwall-responsible-landlord-scheme/join-the-responsible-landlord-scheme/
Last updated: 01/04/2026 12:25:53
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Tourism Summit marks “huge moment” for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Representatives from the tourism sector at the Eden Project
A summit focusing on the region’s visitor economy has been described as a “huge moment” for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Over 200 people attended the event, which took place at the Eden Project on Tuesday, January 27.
It featured inspiring talks from key speakers Kate Nicholls, Chair of UK Hospitality, and Andrew Stokes OBE, Director of Visit England.
Leadin.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/tourism-summit-marks-huge-moment-for-cornwall-and-the-isles-of-scilly/
Last updated: 30/01/2026 09:55:55
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Cornwall Libraries announce award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer as its 2026 ambassador
Children’s author Tom Palmer
Cornwall Libraries is delighted to announce that children’s author Tom Palmer will be its ambassador throughout the National Year of Reading (2026).
Tom, who has sold over one million books, is renowned for creating fast-paced, gripping stories that hook even the most reading-shy children.
Teachers, librarians and parents across the country praise him for sparking a love of books in those who .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-libraries-announce-award-winning-children-s-author-tom-palmer-as-its-2026-ambassador/
Last updated: 11/12/2025 10:25:22
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Celebrating Cornwall’s inspirational over sixties
Some of Cornwall's most remarkable individuals over the age of sixty have been honoured at a special recognition ceremony held at County Hall in Truro.
Launched in January, the 60 Over 60 campaign set to shine a light on people across Cornwall who are embracing healthy, active ageing and inspiring others to do the same.
The response from communities across Cornwall was overwhelming, with an independent panel of judges re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/celebrating-cornwall-s-inspirational-over-sixties/
Last updated: 17/04/2026 14:29:02
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Roadworks
Find out about possible delays due to roadworks in Cornwall using the map below.
Enter a postcode or road name into the search box.
Select the correct address / road
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Use the + and - to zoom in and out of the map
Click on an icon to see more details
A30 and A38 trunk roads
All roadworks carried out on trunk roads(A30, A38) are the responsibility of the Highways Agency.
For.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/roadworks/
Last updated: 17/07/2024 07:29:11
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Slips, trips and falls
Falls within the home are one of the most common ways people get injured in Cornwall.
Here are some ways to reduce the chance of a fall.
Stairs and steps
Steps should be the same size
There should be a handrail on both side of the stairs. If the stairs are narrow, one handrail is okay
If there is no wall at one side of the stairs, there should be a barrier (called a balustrade) to stop people falling off the side
The gap.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/cornwall-responsible-landlord-scheme/slips-trips-and-falls/
Last updated: 22/12/2025 12:25:56
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Assessments and financial support for carers
What is a carer's assessment?
A carer’s assessment acknowledges your role as a carer and reviews your current support network, such as family or friends.
It considers your:
goals and needs outside of your caring responsibilities
as well as the impact caring has on your ability to pursue these
how it affects your overall well-being
The purpose of the assessment is to support you in continuing your care giving role if th.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/assessments-and-financial-support-for-carers/
Last updated: 03/11/2025 09:27:18
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