Nominations are now open for the 2026 Proud to Care awards in Cornwall and residents are being encouraged to nominate a care worker who provides excellent care and support.This is the third year running that the awards will take place, following the two previous years that have successfully recognised and celebrated those providing care to adults in Cornwall.The event will take place in September, at Tregenna Castle in St Ives....These are:Newcomer of the yearCare/nursing home worker of the yearCommunity care worker of the yearSupport worker of the yearHidden treasureSocial care nurse of the yearLearning champion of the yearRegistered manager of the yearInnovation in careCare provider/team of the yearDarren Williams award for leading system changeCllr McKenna continued: “The nomination process is fairly straight-forward, we ask that you look carefully at the criteria for the award and make sure your nomination is clear on why the person or provider should be considered.”You can submit your nomination and find out more information by looking at the Proud to Care Cornwall website:Visit the Proud to Care Cornwall websiteThe awards are open to anyone directly employed and currently working within the independent adult social care sector in Cornwall.Nominations close on Tuesday 30 June.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/nominations-now-open-for-this-year-s-proud-to-care-cornwall-awards/

Last updated: 28/05/2026 13:12:40

Cornwall Council’s deputy leader, Councillor David Harris, has sent an open letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, calling on the government to urgently provide more support for local authorities.The letter was written in response to the provisional Local Government Settlement, which outlines the way central government will allocate funding for all local authorities.In his letter, Councillor Harris issues a stark warning that the sector faces a ‘financial abyss’ and without additional funding even well-run councils risk ‘going to the wall’. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/deputy-council-leader-sends-open-letter-to-government-sounding-alarm-over-funding/

Last updated: 15/01/2024 12:35:43

The extension of this national initiative complements the bus fares pilot scheme already in place here in Cornwall since April 2022, with bus passengers already saving hundreds of thousands of pounds....For residents travelling by bus in Cornwall, there is even better value for some single journeys with some as low as £1.60, as well as for those passengers who use the bus for multiple daily or weekly journeys. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/2-flat-bus-fare-initiative-extension-is-good-news-for-passengers/

Last updated: 23/07/2024 07:21:06

A third shop is due to open at United Downs HWRC in the coming months....Kernow Reuse shops will be open between 9am and 4pm seven days a week.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/reuse-shops-open-at-cornwall-s-household-recycling-centres/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:09:47

A scheme to upgrade the existing National Cycle Network route along Newham Road by widening the footway to create a shared pedestrian and cycle path, as part of the community led Truro Loops project to improve healthy transport links, is to go ahead.   ...Following discussions held over recent months with Newham BID, the Council has issued a formal decision to recommence works on the walking and cycling improvement Scheme on Truro’s Newham Road.    ...The Council has conducted further detailed safety analysis to produce a revised scheme design that retains the important walking and cycling objectives of the scheme whilst also ensuring a road width that enables the safe passage of vehicular traffic.    

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/shared-pedestrian-and-cycle-path-scheme-on-newham-road-truro-is-to-go-ahead/

Last updated: 23/07/2024 07:19:24

  Homeowners and private landlords can now apply for a loan to fund house repairs and energy saving improvements through a Council-backed scheme.  ...It is an extension of a previous loan scheme which focused on helping residents fund green energy upgrades. ...Under the scheme homeowners and landlords can borrow up to £25,000, while park home residents can borrow up to £10,000.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/council-backed-loan-scheme-to-help-homeowners-fund-house-repairs-and-green-improvements/

Last updated: 08/10/2025 13:24:55

The Cocks to Goonhavern section forms part of the Perranporth to Goonhavern trail which is expected to open in the spring....It is wonderful to see the first sections now open to the public which will provide access to areas of our wonderful countryside which have been hidden from view for so long.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/new-saints-trails-sections-open-at-goonhavern-and-st-agnes/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:28:35

Under our Supported Lodgings Scheme, residents and families with a spare room can take in a young person aged 16-19 and help them become more independent and confident.       ...Key Highlights of the Supported Lodgings Scheme include:   Support and Guidance: hosts offer practical life skills, training and emotional support, helping young people transition to independent living....The scheme has a newly introduced tiered support structure, similar to the one used for in-house foster carers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/more-people-needed-to-host-teenagers-leaving-care-system-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 13/11/2025 12:17:24

“There is lots of support and guidance available through the School Admissions Team, and many are holding open days where you can find out first-hand what they have to offer.”  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/school-applications-now-open-for-september-2026-starters/

Last updated: 15/09/2025 07:49:54

Cornwall Council has welcomed the first in a series of low fare initiatives to make bus travel cheaper, easier and more attractive to new passengers....By joining forces to make it easier for people to access bus services the TfC partnership is paving the way for the Council’s forthcoming reduced bus fares pilot scheme....Expected to begin in the spring, the scheme will significantly reduce the cost of bus travel in a move to encourage more people to swap their cars for public transport and help cut Cornwall’s carbon emissions.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/council-welcomes-reduced-bus-fare-initiatives-in-boost-to-low-carbon-travel/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 13:23:48