The success of a reduced bus fares pilot, the Council’s bus service improvement plan and the results of a pilot project offering care leavers in Cornwall free bus travel were on the agenda for Department for Transport Minister Richard Holden’s visit to Cornwall on Thursday 9 February. ...“That’s why we’ve invested £13.3 million to improve local bus services and a further £23.5 million to help Cornwall Council cap the price of local bus journeys and keep travel affordable.  ...The recent award of £13.3m for Cornwall’s Bus Service Improvement Plan will continue the delivery of improved bus services for passengers.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/transport-minister-visits-cornwall-to-hear-about-bus-improvements-and-project-offering-free-bus-travel-for-care-leavers/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:54:27

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....Councillor Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Community Safety and Public Protection at Cornwall Council, said: “At its heart, the CRMP is about people—our communities, our partners, and our dedicated staff. 

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

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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 09:13:52

The Call for Evidence is part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan aimed at achieving better energy security, green prosperity and lowering carbon emissions. ...The plan is being developed with residents and businesses to look at how energy can be used, supplied and managed to best meet current and future needs. ...Cornwall Council is particularly interested in receiving:  Plans, strategies, studies or research on the consumption or production of energy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/tell-us-about-your-green-energy-projects-to-boost-cornwall-s-energy-security/

Last updated: 14/12/2023 12:38:55

Representatives from Cornwall Council, Arts Council England and Historic England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, committing to work together to the end of the decade....Royal Cornwall Museum where £1.5 million of Arts Council England funding will improve the windows and roof of the building, and £2.1 million from the Cornwall Council Good Growth Programme will renovate the main gallery and entrance....This production has toured schools, colleges and recently, using Arts Council England funding, libraries across Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-council-historic-england-and-arts-council-england-pledge-support-for-cornwall-s-creative-sector/

Last updated: 16/04/2024 07:57:25

As well as providing the comments to Cornwall Council to inform the next stage of the Local Plan, we have also shared it back with the communities themselves.  ...Cllr Preece said:"The new Cornwall Local Plan will take us up to 2050....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

Responses to the survey will help shape the fire service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2026-2030, which will outline its priorities for the coming years....“Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of the service and helps us to plan ahead so we can respond to and manage risks accordingly.”...Councillor Thalia Marrington, Cabinet member with responsibility for Community Safety and Public Health at Cornwall Council said: “We are very grateful to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service for helping to keep us all safe, especially when we need them most.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/help-shape-the-future-of-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service/

Last updated: 11/08/2025 09:09:18

Cornwall Council, in partnership with Natural England, Blue Marine Foundation, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, has now released a report that sets out how to safeguard the important marine species over the next five years. ...The Cornwall Maerl Conservation Action Plan identifies the duchy as a national leader in marine nature recovery and calls for immediate, coordinated action to protect maerl beds for future generations. ...It focuses on:  · Mapping and monitoring maerl beds  · Improving water quality  · Regulating damaging activities  · Strengthening legal protections  · Exploring restoration and climate resilience strategies  · Engaging communities  The plan is the result of the world’s first dedicated maerl forum held at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus Cornwall earlier this year. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/plan-launched-to-conserve-cornwall-s-ancient-celtic-coral-seaweed/

Last updated: 22/10/2025 08:41:36

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....The Framework for Leisure Activity in Cornwall 2024-2034 sets out its plans driven by the mission statement that ‘in Cornwall, every person should have the support, opportunity and environment to be more active more often, to benefit their health and wellbeing.’...Speaking ahead of the meeting, Cllr Linda Taylor, leader of Cornwall Council, said: “This Leisure Framework is a fantastic example of the way we have to work to continue to provide the services our residents value, while dealing with the financial challenges all local authorities are facing.

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

The Cornwall Rights of Way Improvement Plan will set out how Cornwall Council intends to preserve and improve the network over the next 10 years....To help shape the plan, the Council is asking people to share their views by completing a short survey on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website....Councillor Loic Rich, cabinet member with responsibility for Environment and Climate Change at Cornwall Council, said: “Our Public Rights of Way enable us to explore some of the best and most beautiful parts of Cornwall and help us to be active outdoors, which is vital for our physical and mental wellbeing.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/help-make-cornwall-s-footpaths-and-bridleways-better-for-everyone/

Last updated: 30/07/2025 14:14:36