This investment will develop a more interactive experience relating to the internationally recognised collection that demonstrates Cornwall’s history as a global mining centre....Cllr Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council portfolio holder for economy, says: “Royal Cornwall Museum tells an incredibly important story, engaging our communities, visitors and young people in Cornwall’s history and heritage....“The main hall and Heart of Cornwall Gallery will see improvements to how we share the story of Cornish heritage and culture, and the Nature Gallery which is extremely popular with families and an essential story to be told in the face of climate change will also be transformed.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-programme-backs-major-museum-transformation/

Last updated: 11/01/2024 12:35:14

Businesses across Cornwall have begun bidding for investment through the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund (KIGF), with applications requesting more than double the funding available.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornish-businesses-seek-69-million-from-30-million-kernow-industrial-growth-fund/

Last updated: 09/07/2026 09:07:26

Music Notation, by Gardner Read, was loaned out from Penzance Library and according to its record card, was due to be returned by March 25, 1980.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/book-returned-to-cornish-library-45-years-after-it-was-loaned-out/

Last updated: 10/12/2025 13:18:01

The Duchy’s creative sector contributes almost £300m to the Cornish economy and supports over 7,000 jobs....From festivals and museums to creative workspaces and Cornish language initiatives, the Strategy commits to delivering quality, enjoyment, prosperity and wellbeing for Cornwall through culture and creativity.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/have-your-say-on-cornwall-council-s-new-cultural-strategy/

Last updated: 13/03/2026 09:55:52

Local news websites BBC Cornwall Cornwall Live Local newspapers   Cornish and Devon post Cornish Times The Falmouth Packet Local Radio Stations Pirate FM Heart BBC Radio Cornwall   National newspapers Economist Financial Times Guardian Independent Daily Mail Telegraph Times

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/local-and-national-news/

Last updated: 17/06/2025 08:46:48

Cornwall Council has been working in partnership with Friends of Luxulyan Valley and Wheal Martyn Clay Works, which is the World Heritage Site information centre for this area, to celebrate the valley's history....Luxulyan Valley is a beautiful part of Cornwall, and it has a fascinating history which represents Cornwall’s global significance when it comes to mining.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/step-back-in-time-and-explore-luxulyan-valley-s-glorious-industrial-past/

Last updated: 14/10/2022 08:40:47

The Good Growth funding will support a partnership between Cornwall Council and private company Cornish Lithium Geothermal Limited to develop lithium and heat extraction from geothermal waters using innovative low carbon technology....If the exploration programme is successful, Cornish Lithium would undertake a full technical and commercial feasibility study prior to seeking additional private sector funding to rapidly develop a full-scale lithium and heat production facility....Doing this using Council-owned land could make the whole process even more cost-effective by generating potential returns that we can reinvest, which is why we have partnered with Cornish Lithium to identify potential sites."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-invests-128m-to-speed-up-lithium-and-heat-extraction/

Last updated: 25/09/2024 07:57:07

Representatives of Japanese local authorities and mayors of various Cornish towns attended a special ceremony on the grounds of Lys Kernow (New County Hall) on Tuesday, November 18. ...She said: “Long after this year is over, these six ginkgo trees will keep growing, tended by the Cornish rain and reaching towards the light....Cllr Frank said: “It was incredibly moving to be part of the ceremony at Lys Kernow, especially seeing Sam there as the first of his saplings took root in Cornish ground. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/saplings-from-tree-that-survived-hiroshima-blast-become-symbols-of-peace-and-hope-across-cornwall/

Last updated: 24/11/2025 14:04:13

Called Access4ALL, it has been developed by the council-run Family Information Service (FIS) to offer exclusive discounts at Cornish venues.     ...The businesses that are onboard already are:  Big Green Adventures Bex Chamberlain Photography Cornwall Football Golf Cornish Seal Sanctuary Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery Falmouth Flapjackery Fitness4u Frazers Fish and chips Fowey Flapjackery Harbour Lights Fish and chips National Maritime Museum Cornwall  Padstow Flapjackery PK Porthcurno Raze the Roof Rowes Cornish Bakers Screech Owl Sanctuary St Ives Flapjackery Sweet P Confectionary Tencreek Holiday Park The National Lobster Hatchery Warrens Bakery 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/new-discount-card-launched-to-help-families-of-children-and-young-people-with-send/

Last updated: 04/09/2025 07:24:47

It is a real privilege for the town which is steeped in military history.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/armed-forces-day-flag-relay-to-start-in-bodmin/

Last updated: 19/04/2023 10:56:52