A fast-food delivery driver has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 in fines and court costs for littering after he threw a parking charge notice out of his car window....In May 2022, Abdullah Demir, of High Street, Chalford, Stroud, was issued a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) after he parked his car illegally on double yellow lines in Falmouth while delivering food....Anyone who is issued with an FPN is given the opportunity to pay £150 within 14 days to avoid prosecution.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/delivery-driver-ordered-to-pay-2-000-in-fines-and-costs-for-littering-after-throwing-parking-fine-out-of-window/

Last updated: 04/11/2022 09:15:54

  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....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....The court heard that following the inspection in 2023, the company had spent around £25,000 rectifying the issues raised.Gill [St Ives] Holiday Enterprises Limited was ordered to pay a fine of £22,660, a victim surcharge of £2,000 and £8,998 in costs.

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

Cornwall Council has held its first ever Individual Decision Day, introducing a new format to make decision-making more open, accessible and accountable.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-holds-first-individual-decision-day-to-boost-transparency/

Last updated: 29/10/2025 13:14:43

The makeshift scrapyard at Hallworthy Service StationThe owners of a former petrol station in Cornwall have been ordered to pay £26,790 in fines and court costs after failing to provide Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service with information about the safety of the site....Kirupaharan and Inbaruban, who did not attend the hearing, were found guilty and each were fined £9,000 and ordered to pay £930 in court costs....Kawasihan, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was fined £6,000 and ordered to pay £930 in court costs.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/owners-of-former-petrol-station-ordered-to-pay-26-790-after-failing-to-provide-safety-information/

Last updated: 02/04/2025 13:08:48

An innovative new package of training has been developed that will help adult social care workers in Cornwall to build confidence, leadership behaviours and practical skills earlier in their careers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/first-of-its-kind-training-package-will-give-care-workers-a-boost-towards-promotion/

Last updated: 02/09/2026 08:50:09

A rogue trader who misled customers has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 in compensation and court costs, following a successful prosecution by Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team....The court heard how Hughes, aged 28, knocked on the doors of three properties in the Helston area in May and June 2024 offering gardening and tree cutting services....Hughes was also ordered to pay compensation to two of his customers, totalling £2,140, and a £150 victim surcharge.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/manipulative-rogue-trader-ordered-to-pay-more-than-6-000-in-compensation-and-costs/

Last updated: 29/07/2025 09:10:30

A group of fishermen have been ordered to pay almost £10,000 in fines and court costs after they admitted multiple fisheries offences....The Serene The Serene was skippered by James Bate, crewed by Jay Jepson, and owned by Martin Gilbert....On May 14, 2025, the Newquay-based fishing vessel stopped at a shellfish store-pot close to Newquay harbour.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/fishermen-prosecuted-for-illegally-catching-crawfish-and-berried-lobsters/

Last updated: 08/04/2026 09:04:39

Cornwall Council will host the Armed Forces Day national event in Falmouth in June 2023, it has been announced....Falmouth will host the 2023 national Armed Forces Day event....Falmouth is the perfect destination to showcase the outstanding work of the Armed Forces past and present and pay tribute to serving troops, veterans, cadets, and service families.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/falmouth-announced-as-host-for-armed-forces-day-2023-national-event/

Last updated: 25/06/2022 15:45:18

Armed Forces Day is one of the UK’s most important annual events....It’s a day to celebrate and thank the military community for everything that they do to keep us safe....Falmouth will be the centrepiece for the country’s celebrations (June 24 & June 25), with more Armed Forces Day events taking place around the world.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-to-host-prestigious-national-military-event/

Last updated: 14/02/2024 16:26:17

This will be accompanied by three fly-pasts, then in the afternoon look to Falmouth Bay for a parachuting display followed by over two hours of flying displays....Throughout the day, a Joint Military Village will be open to demonstrate an array of current military equipment....The display will be visible from outside the castle, but if visitors wish to see the action up close they will need to pay for entry.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/plans-for-the-largest-ever-military-parade-and-an-entire-afternoon-of-air-displays-unveiled-today-for-armed-forces-day-national-event/

Last updated: 26/02/2024 15:00:40