The first 100 trees planted for the Forest for Cornwall at the start of the project more than five years ago are being celebrated as part of National Tree Week....As tree-planting season begins there are 500 hectares of further planting planned for farms, landholdings, parks and streets this winter – that’s equivalent to 715 football pitches....Cllr Loic Rich, Cornwall’s cabinet member for environment and climate change, said:  “The very first planting for Forest for Cornwall took place in Tincombe Park in Saltash back in 2019 and we are really pleased to be returning during this year’s National Tree Week to celebrate how far Forest for Cornwall has come over the last five years.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/first-trees-planted-for-forest-for-cornwall-help-mark-its-anniversary/

Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:14:35

39% of women and 31% of men, over the age of 65, in Cornwall, say they have faced discrimination because of their age.The results from the Age Friendly Cornwall survey have been published on Age Without Limits Day.This annual event, run by the Centre for Ageing Better, is a moment to act and this year the theme is tackling ageism through questions.Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health Partnerships, Councillor Jim Mckenna, said: “Comments which may seem like harmless fun to some people can have a devastating impact on others....“We know more than half of Cornwall’s population is expected to be over the age of 50 in the next ten years, so we need to work hard to make this a better place to live well and age well.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/standing-up-against-ageism/

Last updated: 10/06/2026 11:37:18

Over 1200 nominations have been received for this year’s Proud to Care Cornwall awards, with actor and comedian Sally Phillips confirmed to be co-presenting the awards ceremony.Within the period of 5 weeks starting in May this year, over 1200 nominations were submitted, recognising paid care workers in over 150 care settings, proving that excellence in the profession is widely seen and recognised.Cornwall Council Cabinet Lead for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, Cllr Jim McKenna said:“We have been overwhelmed by the amount of nominations we’ve received and it is a true testament to the quality of care people receive in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/record-number-of-nominations-and-celebrity-announced-for-care-awards/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:04:46

Over 200 people attended the event, which took place at the Eden Project on Tuesday, January 27.

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

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has approved the Annual Report for 2025/26, which sets out progress made over the past year....“This Annual Report shows the breadth of work Cornwall Council has delivered over the past year, and the progress we are making on the priorities residents helped shape,” he said. ...But this report shows that far more has gone right over the last 12 months than hasn’t.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-approves-annual-report-highlighting-year-of-progress-and-priorities-for-the-future/

Last updated: 07/05/2026 05:25:56

A speed camera on the A390 at Tregolls Road in Truro will be upgraded to deter speeding motorists and those travelling through red lights at the junction....I am pleased to see this camera has been upgraded to now tackle not only those drivers who ignore traffic lights, but to combat speeding drivers too....Supt Adrian Leisk, strategic lead for roads policing and chairman of the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership’s enforcement subgroup, said: “If caught speeding in one of these instances then you are likely to be met with a fine of £100 and three penalty points.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/upgrade-for-tregolls-road-speed-camera/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 15:00:04

  The skeletal remains, which were discovered at Trevone, near Padstow Analysis of human remains found on a Cornish coast path have provided a fascinating insight into the life of a man who lived more than 300 years ago....He is believed to have been between 30 and 50 years of age, and isotope testing suggests he was originally from somewhere east of Cornwall, perhaps Gloucestershire or Somerset....She added: “We’re quite lucky in that the bones have really given us the story of this person who is 300, 400, maybe 500 years old which is really quite incredible so for that reason it makes it quite special and quite memorable.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/fascinating-insight-into-life-of-18th-century-shipwrecked-mariner-found-on-the-cornish-coast/

Last updated: 06/03/2025 12:29:34

The court heard how inspectors found rotting, mouldy and out of date foods at the premises.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/restaurant-ordered-to-pay-over-25-000-in-fines-and-costs-for-food-hygiene-offences/

Last updated: 22/12/2023 09:37:27

The total cost of removing the fly-tipped waste from public land was over £450,000....Offenders can face Fixed Penalty Notices of up to £1,000 for large‑scale or hazardous dumping and £500 for smaller incidents....Vehicles used in fly‑tipping may also be seized and destroyed, and offenders can be ordered to cover clean-up and legal costs.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/fake-fly-tip-at-cornish-beauty-spot-raises-awareness-about-illegal-dumping/

Last updated: 11/11/2025 14:08:34

“This year we secured Part III recognition under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, and we are currently finalising our Cornish Language Strategy, which will provide us with a framework to promote and protect the language over the next ten years.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/children-take-part-in-kernewek-celebration-during-speak-cornish-week/

Last updated: 26/06/2026 11:26:16