Representatives from the tourism sector at the Eden Project A summit focusing on the region’s visitor economy has been described as a “huge moment” for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly....Mark Lewin, director of Cornwall Hospitality Collective, said: “There was a real energy in the room at the Tourism Summit, and a strong sense of a desire for real momentum and a shared commitment to shaping a strong future for Cornwall....I’m hugely encouraged by the direction of travel.

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

As a teenager, she struggled with traditional education and has since worked various jobs....Recently she began to look for a new challenge, she said:  “I wanted a change of direction and the bootcamp was a great way to learn a set of new skills in a supportive environment.” ..."I think the bootcamps are a great idea and I like the fact I had the opportunity to go on a fully funded course to learn something new.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/more-free-skills-bootcamp-courses-on-offer-to-residents-to-boost-employment-opportunities/

Last updated: 30/07/2024 09:10:00

It's the first of a host of new electric buses which will be taking to Cornwall's roads over the coming months....It's a step in the right direction and we'll be looking for further funding opportunities to bring more electric buses to Cornwall."...This includes a brand-new eco-friendly bus for Falmouth and a complete upgrade of the Truro park and ride service. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/cornwalls-first-electric-bus-takes-to-the-road/

Last updated: 23/06/2025 07:39:28

A sapling grown from the seed of a tree that survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima has been planted at Cornwall Council’s headquarters as a symbol of peace. ...The young ginkgo tree is one of six to be planted in public gardens across the Duchy as part of a global project.     ...Cllr Frank, a fluent speaker of Japanese, was joined by her husband, Shojiro, whose family comes from Hiroshima. 

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

20ves Pennbloodh aswonnvos an yeth Kernewek (20th anniversary of recognition of the Cornish language) Children from Trewirgie Infants and Nursery School in Redruth will be gathering and singing in Kernewek (Cornish) at Kresen Kernow on 4 November, joined by pupils from 8 other primary schools on the ‘Go Cornish’ programme....Musicians such as the Mercury Prize Nominated artist Gwenno are composing and singing in Cornish, and local hero and filmmaker Ed Rowe has just released a short film in Cornish....It was also a proud moment when the Proclamation of the accession of King Charles III was read first by the High Sheriff of Cornwall and then in Cornish by the Grand Bard of the Cornish Gorsedh.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/20th-anniversary-of-recognition-of-the-cornish-language/

Last updated: 01/11/2022 14:30:58

During the winter of 2013-14 Penzance Promenade, Jubilee Pool and Newlyn Green suffered extensive damage and required significant repairs....The draft strategy published today (March 11, 2026) looks ahead over the next 100 years and recommends a series of actions to reduce the area’s risks from extreme weather....If plans go ahead it would be one of the council’s first major projects to manage the impacts of a changing climate and rising sea levels.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-plans-to-protect-mounts-bay-coastline-join-online-march-23-630pm/

Last updated: 11/03/2026 13:13:31

  Cllr Louis Gardner   The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme which is managed by Cornwall Council is on track to deliver £194m of investment into the local economy, creating a forecast 1,400 new jobs and safeguarding a further 330. ...But for the first time in more than 20 years we are facing a cliff edge where we don’t know what comes next. ...And since 2008 Cornwall's productivity has grown 40%, a higher rate than the UK average of 33%, albeit from a low base. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-programme-on-track-to-invest-194m-but-uncertainty-remains-over-future-funding/

Last updated: 17/07/2024 12:58:18

  Premier Apartments in St Ives A self-catering holiday let business has been ordered to pay a total of £33,658 in fines and court costs after failing to adhere to fire safety regulations....On October 17, 2023, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received concerns regarding the fire safety provisions at holiday accommodation known as Premier Apartments Flats 1 to 4 in St Ives....During an inspection at the premises on the same day, the Fire Safety Inspector found multiple fire safety breaches including a lack of risk suitable risk assessments and inadequate fire detection.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/st-ives-holiday-let-business-ordered-to-pay-33-000-in-fines-and-costs-for-breaching-fire-safety-regulations/

Last updated: 29/04/2025 07:53:07

The owner of the Amity Tandoori, Redruth, has been fined £14,000 after a series of food inspections found the premises to be 'filthy and rancid'....Ahmed pleaded guilty of failure to satisfactorily implement and maintain a documented food safety management system, to adequately protect food from contamination, to ensure food handlers were adequately trained and supervised, that the premises was kept adequately clean and maintained, and to ensure that all articles, fittings and equipment coming into contact with food were effectively cleaned and disinfected....In mitigation, the defence put to the court that Mr Ahmed had now improved the business to a 3 food hygiene rating (broadly compliant) and has retained the services of a food hygiene consultancy to turn the business around.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/restaurant-owner-fined-14-000-for-filthy-and-rancid-conditions/

Last updated: 04/12/2023 09:58:55

More than 13,300 children and young people took part in a survey asking them to share their feelings and experiences on a range of issues that impact their lives. ...Called the Right On Survey, it provides a valuable insight into the health, wellbeing, ambitions and concerns of young people across communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.     ...I’m delighted that so many took part in the survey this year, giving us such a strong and representative picture. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/right-on-survey-results-provide-snapshot-of-life-in-cornwall-for-thousands-of-young-people/

Last updated: 01/05/2026 07:41:11