Kresen Kernow, home to the world’s largest collection of documents, maps, books and photographs about Cornwall’s history, is opening its strongrooms for exclusive behind the scenes tours as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival of history and culture from 9 – 14 September. ...You can get a glimpse of the strongrooms that are not usually open to the public with free guided tours, but places are limited, and booking is essential. ...Saturday 9 September – 10.00, 11.30 and 14.00    Tuesday 12 September – 10.00 and 11.30  Wednesday 13 September – 18.00   Thursday 14 September - 10.00 and 11.30  There’s also a chance to get up close to some of the documents among the 1.5 million items housed at Kresen Kernow that have been handpicked by the team especially for the Heritage Open Days theme of Creativity Unwrapped! 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-tours-of-kresen-kernow-strongrooms-for-heritage-open-days/

Last updated: 24/08/2023 13:02:28

  Have your say on Let's Talk Cornwall Residents are being invited to have their say on whether open fires should be banned on Falmouth’s beaches....The Falmouth Beaches Management Group and Falmouth Town Council have asked for a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) prohibiting open fires to be introduced at Gyllyngvase, Maenporth, Castle and Swanpool beaches....Following an increase in the number of open fires on the beaches in recent years, the Falmouth Beach Management Group has highlighted the following risks and concerns: Large fires can still be smouldering the following day posing a risk of burns to beach users.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/have-your-say-on-proposal-to-ban-open-fires-on-falmouth-s-beaches/

Last updated: 15/04/2026 12:36:45

The Trinity Centre transformed into a hub for local people offering meeting and training rooms, with a new café set to open shortly....The scheme has also facilitated new community spaces, recreational and work areas, accommodation and improved level access to public spaces....Anne Double, Cornwall Councillor for St Austell Central and Gover, Strategic Partnership Group and Grants Panel Member, adds: "The Townscape Heritage Scheme has definitely made parts of our high street look a lot better.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/st-austell-community-event-celebrates-town-centre-improvements-delivered-by-townscape-heritage-scheme/

Last updated: 26/06/2023 11:33:13

Pubs and clubs across Cornwall will be able to open for Sunday’s World Cup Final between England and Spain after Cornwall Council and Devon & Cornwall Police agreed not to take enforcement action for any venue opening early for the big match....“That being the case if a venue already has a premises licence for consumption of alcohol on their premises and they open at 10am to serve alcohol, there will be no enforcement action taken, either by the council or the police, if their licence requires them to open later....Cllr Linda Taylor, leader of Cornwall Council, said: “It is a fantastic achievement to reach the World Cup Final, and I am sure many residents and visitors will be looking forward to watching the big game on Sunday morning.Although it is too late to issue licences to allow our pubs and clubs to open, this is a sensible way forward, ensuring their businesses can benefit from the occasion, and so people can come together to enjoy the match together.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwalls-pubs-and-clubs-to-be-allowed-to-open-early-for-sundays-world-cup-final/

Last updated: 18/08/2023 12:49:36

    A new £2.5 million equity scheme is set to boost film and high-end TV production in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, supported by a £1.25 million investment from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme....The scheme is open to UK production companies with narrative feature film projects, and high-end scripted drama or comedy projects intended for television or streaming....Alongside production investment, the scheme will provide paid placements for 30 local trainees, helping them transition into the industry and build sustainable careers. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-investment-backs-new-equity-scheme-to-drive-film-and-tv-production/

Last updated: 20/11/2025 09:09:27

A new scheme has launched in Cornwall to help people in financial crisis. ...It is called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) and will replace the Household Support Fund and the current Crisis & Care Awards scheme from April 1 this year.     ...The CRF is designed to:  Provide support to low-income households experiencing a sudden financial crisis, such as an unexpected expense or loss of income. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/new-825m-funding-scheme-launches-in-cornwall-to-help-people-facing-financial-crisis/

Last updated: 01/04/2026 10:11:18

Cornwall is one of only 12 local authorities selected to take part in a national scheme aimed at improving activities, services and opportunities for young people. ...It’s about belief: belief in our young people, in our youth workers, and in the power of community to open doors and change lives.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/cornwall-chosen-to-deliver-national-pilot-scheme-to-create-better-services-for-young-people/

Last updated: 29/10/2025 15:39:29

“But it can be really hard to trace people, especially if we don’t have up to date contact details.”...We never put a healthy dog to sleep.”...“I’d also like to remind people to make sure their contact details are up to date on their pet’s microchip and ID tag.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/round-of-a-paws-for-cornwall-s-award-winning-dog-welfare-team/

Last updated: 05/10/2022 10:11:37

Growth Hub is launching a Good Growth funded £2 million grant scheme to support businesses in their transition towards Net-Zero....The grant scheme is open to all legally constituted organisations, including trading businesses, social and community enterprises....The grants are administered through the Growth Hub, forming part of a comprehensive £10 million business grant scheme.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/2-million-grant-scheme-launched-to-accelerate-businesses-towards-net-zero/

Last updated: 18/12/2023 12:59:46

The scheme is set to be expanded to Newquay, St Austell and Truro in the spring....“Traffic surveys in Falmouth revealed that almost half of all car journeys to work are of less than 5km – what’s interesting about the data coming out of the e-bike scheme is that the average distance cyclists are traveling is around 3km....Laura Jewell from Penzance BID said: “We are delighted to support this fantastic local scheme.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/cornwall-s-e-bikers-rack-up-the-miles-as-cycle-share-scheme-expands-to-penzance/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:55:19