Cllr Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Economy, said, "We welcome government recognition of the value of regional investment in extending the Shared Prosperity Fund for a further year.  ...Cllr Gardner said: "In the longer term, we hope to secure a multi-year agreement with government to fully deliver our new Good Growth plan, enabling Cornwall to make a substantial contribution to national goals like clean energy, critical minerals supply, and food security, while improving wages, productivity, and wellbeing across our communities. ...“When you break down the figures for the past four years, there has been a 40% reduction in funding from year three to year four, so I would hope to see that trend reversed moving forwards.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-welcome-year-4-allocation-of-shared-prosperity-funding/

Last updated: 16/12/2024 15:13:56

It will be free to park in all Cornwall Council pay and display and pay on exit car parks, and to use the Truro Park and Ride, on Small Business Saturday, which this year falls on Saturday, December 4 2021....Small Business Saturday, a national initiative now in its ninth year, is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities....If the car park is one of the ‘pay on exit’ car parks, you should take a ticket from the entrance barrier as usual.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/park-for-free-in-cornwall-council-car-parks-on-small-business-saturday/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 11:19:23

At the time of the site inspection, officers were unable to ascertain if the premises had been made suitably safe in accordance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 or if a suitable assessment of the risks on the premises had been carried out under Article 9 of the Fire Safety Order....It is an offence for a person without reasonable excuse to comply with any requirements imposed by an inspector under article 27 of the Fire Safety Order....These individuals have failed to cooperate and have shown a disregard for the safety of their local community.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/owners-of-former-petrol-station-ordered-to-pay-26-790-after-failing-to-provide-safety-information/

Last updated: 02/04/2025 13:08:48

Cornwall has been bucking the national trend of high street decline in part thanks to £4 million of targeted funding provided by Cornwall Council over the past five years....Since February 2020, the authority has been investing in projects in towns across Cornwall through the Town Centre Revitalisation Fund., which will come to a conclusion at the end of this month....Cllr Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economy, said: “Cornwall Council has made a decision to invest £4m of our own money into towns across Cornwall, because we really believe in the importance of our towns.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/town-centre-revitalisation-fund-breathing-new-life-into-communities-across-cornwall/

Last updated: 03/03/2025 15:11:22

Suspected fake goods being advertised online by sellers in Cornwall Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team is warning shoppers to avoid buying fake goods following a rise in local listings advertising counterfeit products....Counterfeit goods are often described by sellers as ‘replicas’ and are much cheaper than the genuine article....“In the case of electrical items or toys, these items can pose a real danger to consumers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/trading-standards-issues-warning-about-fake-goods-being-sold-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 11/12/2025 12:04:08

Under her leadership, the team achieved a historic milestone with the first-ever UK space launch in January 2023....Melissa said: ‘I am incredibly proud of what my small, dedicated team, and I have achieved....Mostly, I am proud of our work with local young people, especially girls, inspiring them to get into STEAM careers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/head-of-spaceport-cornwall-announces-departure-from-cornwall-council-as-project-moves-to-new-phase/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:24:23

The challenge, created by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with local libraries, encourages children aged 4-11 to keep reading during the break from school....There’s also a mini challenge for children aged 0-4....Those who complete the challenge will receive a medal and certificate.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-s-libraries-welcome-children-to-take-part-in-this-year-s-story-garden-summer-reading-challenge/

Last updated: 27/06/2025 07:29:27

Feedback from a public consultation was used to help shape the plan which is underpinned by the service’s core purpose: Serving Cornwall - Preventing, Protecting, Responding....An additional £3 million, provided by Cornwall Council, will be spent on improving and modernising the service over the current financial year. ...Chief Fire Officer, Kathryn Billing said “This plan sets the direction for the next four years—one that is ambitious, responsible and community focused.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/new-vehicles-equipment-and-training-to-modernise-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-over-the-next-four-years/

Last updated: 20/04/2026 08:56:32

Cornwall’s involvement in the British-Irish Council will be strengthened as a result of the signing of an agreement between the Council and the Government.  ...The agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), originated from the Level 2 Cornwall Devolution Deal agreed with Government in November 2023 which has already delivered £500k investment in Cornish cultural and language projects across communities....Speaking today, Cllr Taylor said: “The formal involvement of the Leader of Cornwall Council is a step in the right direction for the Cornish language and builds on the other partnerships we are forging across the United Kingdom and beyond.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwalls-british-and-irish-council-role-is-given-st-pirans-day-boost/

Last updated: 05/03/2025 14:56:43

The Council is calling on residents, businesses, town and parish councils and anyone who has an interest in the charging infrastructure to support electric vehicles, to give their views on a new draft strategy....Find out more, read the draft strategy and complete the short survey The strategy aims to define the direction of travel for expanding the EV charging network in Cornwall and explores the range of chargepoints needed to suit different situations....It gives some predictions of the number of EVs expected in Cornwall up to 2050, with an increase from the current 2.4% of all vehicles, to around 8% in 2025, 27% in 2030, and 42% in 2035.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-electric-vehicle-charging-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 23/07/2024 07:18:35