It reaffirmed the council’s pledge to reduce its operational emissions by 70 per cent by the same date and an ambitious but realistic timescale of 2045 for the Duchy to reach the government’s climate response target.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cabinet-backs-launch-of-council-priorities-plan-to-shape-cornwall-s-future-over-next-four-years/

Last updated: 12/11/2025 14:03:18

Once completed, Chough House will provide nine single-occupancy rooms over two floors, each containing an en-suite bathroom and kitchenette.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/somewhere-safe-to-stay-hub-takes-shape-as-renovation-of-former-council-office-progresses/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:42:50

A magazine packed with ideas and suggestions for family activities over the summer holiday is proving a hit.Called My Brilliant Summer, it has been viewed or downloaded more than 350 times from the Headstart Kernow website.Built around the Five Ways to Wellbeing, it is packed with fun activities, wellbeing tips, local opportunities and inspiration to help families make the most of the school holiday.These include everything from how to make hedgehog houses and birdfeeders to taking part in a special kindness challenge.Physical copies are available exclusively from Cornwall Libraries and Family Hubs, or people can scan the QR code to access the magazine online.The magazine was created by Cornwall Council’s Headstart Kernow team, which aims to improve young people’s social, emotional and mental wellbeing.Cllr Hilary Frank, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, said:“It can sometimes be tricky keeping children entertained over the school holidays so having all these ideas and

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/hundreds-of-families-download-council-s-free-summer-activities-magazine/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:01:24

Country Lane Foods, a family-run business with over 40 years of experience in the UK egg industry, has successfully completed a transformative investment in a state-of-the-art egg grading machine. ...The new machine introduces a suite of advanced features that modernise operations and enhance product quality through automation, real-time farm data analytics, feedback loops with producers, improved waste management and precision tracking to support sustainability goals.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/country-lane-foods-secures-future-in-cornwall-with-major-investment-in-egg-grading-technology/

Last updated: 08/10/2025 13:28:42

  The council is now analysing feedback from communities across Cornwall following a series of drop-in sessions to support the development of the new Local Plan.Held over six months, the 24 events were the first phase of an extensive programme of public engagement activities to hear residents’ views on the future of Cornwall.Sarah Preece, Cornwall Council cabinet member for planning, said:"Having come to the end of this informal consultation phase, we are now looking at all the feedback received during the community sessions.  ..."We've had fantastic engagement and are really pleased with how many people turned out to share their views on the things that are important to them about where they live and any changes they would like to see happen over the next 20 years. ...Following the drop in events, the Local Plan team will be having further conversations with residents and organisations across Cornwall over the coming months as work progresses on preparing the plan. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/residents-turn-out-to-give-their-views-on-the-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:35:07

Cornwall’s first ever leadership conference focusing on the resettlement of refugees in our communities will take place on World Refugee Day (June 20)....“It is a sad fact that global forces such as war, famine and climate change mean more people than ever are being displaced from their home countries, which is why we need to further develop our joint action plans to support refugees and asylum seekers in Cornwall....Visit the Refugee Week website The conference comes just over a month after a new Home Office-funded outreach team began work in Cornwall to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into and strengthen our communities.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-to-hold-first-ever-conference-on-refugee-resettlement/

Last updated: 07/06/2023 13:44:36

Residents in Camelford, Penryn and Falmouth to be consulted over 20mph zones

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/have-your-say-on-20mph-speed-limits-in-falmouth-penryn-and-camelford/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 14:53:58

Half of what people are putting in the bin could have been recycled, according to the latest analysis of Cornwall’s rubbish.Cornwall’s recycling rate has increased by around 20% since weekly food waste and fortnightly recycling and rubbish collections were introduced in 2024.However, analysis of rubbish collected from 500 Cornish homes, found many people are still putting food and other recyclables in the bin.The study, which took place in July 2025 and November 2025, revealed that around a quarter of household rubbish consisted of food - and almost half of that food was still in the packaging.Plastics and metal, paper and card, textiles and glass made up 17%.Batteries, vapes and other small electrical items were also found in among the rubbish.This Recycle Week (September 14 – 20), Cornwall Council is urging everyone to think twice before putting things in the bin.Councillor Loic Rich, cabinet member with responsibility for Environment and Climate Change at Cornwall Council, said: “People...in Cornwall are recycling more than ever before but this analysis shows that there is more work to be done.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/study-finds-50-of-rubbish-from-cornwall-homes-could-have-been-recycled/

Last updated: 14/09/2026 12:25:15

A new plan for leisure activity across Cornwall over the next decade will be discussed when Cornwall Council’s Cabinet committee meets in Truro next week.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/leisure-activity-plan-set-to-be-discussed-by-cornwall-councils-cabinet/

Last updated: 12/12/2024 10:17:05

Residents are being invited to share their views on the things that are important to them about where they live and any changes they would like to see happen over the next 20 years at a series of drop in events designed to help shape the future of Cornwall.    ...The new Cornwall Local Plan (which will cover the period up to 2050) will set out what can be built and where, creating rules on everything that makes up a place, from what to protect and how buildings are designed to how people get around.  ...Cllr Preece said: “These sessions are just the beginning of a series of conversations we will be having with different people and organisations across Cornwall over the coming months as our work on preparing the plan progresses.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/residents-encouraged-to-help-shape-the-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 30/09/2025 13:49:36