Simon Collett, who had a clear liquid thrown at him last year at Bodmin HWRC, has shared his experience as part of a campaign calling for an end to violence and aggression towards staff....He was so traumatised by the incident he had to change his job.Watch the video above to hear about how the incidents affected Simon and James (Jay)Cornwall Council wholeheartedly supports the We Refuse Abuse campaign and will not tolerate abuse towards any staff at the HWRCs or Cornwall’s rubbish and recycling collection crews.Councillor Loic Rich, cabinet member with responsibility for Environment and Climate Change at Cornwall Council, said: “Thank you to these men for speaking out and sharing their experiences.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-council-backs-we-refuse-abuse-campaign-following-attacks-on-staff-at-cornwall-s-household-waste-and-recycling-centres/

Last updated: 06/08/2025 10:25:07

I extend our condolences to her husband Simon and extended family.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/a-tribute-to-former-cornwall-council-cabinet-member-edwina-hannaford/

Last updated: 02/02/2024 10:51:21

Simon Fann, Chair of the Cornwall LWP Group and Manager at Truro Foodbank, said: “Cornwall’s achievement in putting this hugely important issue in the spotlight - and in becoming the first area in the UK to become a Living Wage Place - is the result of the widespread encouragement and support we have received from communities, businesses and local representatives across the county. ...Simon added: “This award is a genuine recognition of the commitment put in by a whole team of people to assist employees struggling on the lowest, most insecure pay.  ...Representing the Cornwall LWP Action Group to receive the ‘Campaign of the Year’ Champion Award were Simon Fann (Chair), Aryan Shah, the young persons representative and Toni Sheffield, lived experience group member.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-celebrates-double-win-at-the-living-wage-foundation-champion-awards/

Last updated: 04/07/2025 11:59:27

“It is one of our priorities to create vibrant, safe and supportive communities and the feedback we receive through the Have Your Say survey will help us understand where action is needed most and ensure we focus our efforts on the issues that matter to our residents.”Simon Mould, Chair of Safer Cornwall, said:"We want to hear directly from the people who live and work in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/have-your-say-on-crime-and-antisocial-behaviour-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 12/11/2026 09:00:31

His criminal operation was conducted from his home address.During the execution of a warrant at Johnson's home address in September 2023, Trading Standards officers seized thousands of counterfeit items, including key fobs and trademark badges intended for sale.His Honour Judge Simon Carr determined that Johnson had caused a loss to the vehicle manufacturers at the value of approximately £676,000.Johnson, aged 56, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday, August 26.Judge Carr described the offending as "extremely serious” and sentenced Johnson to 15 months in prison for each of the seven charges, to run concurrently, suspended for two years.Councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member responsible for Community Safety and Public Health at Cornwall Council, said: "The outcome of this case sends a clear message that counterfeit goods and fraudulent trading will not be tolerated in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/man-prosecuted-after-thousands-of-counterfeit-key-fobs-seized-from-his-home/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 10:22:50

Judge Simon Carr sentenced Bignell to 12 months in prison for depositing controlled waste on land without consent.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/serial-fly-tipper-receives-custodial-sentence/

Last updated: 21/01/2026 09:27:21

The script has been written by Ed Rowe, aka Kernow King, is directed by Simon Harvey and performed by the Cornish Caretakers, Ed Rowe and Emily Harrison.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-libraries-team-up-with-kernow-king-to-teach-children-cornish-history/

Last updated: 26/05/2023 14:01:17

Building Control advised that the work completed was so poor that it would need to be completely removed.Sentencing, His Honour Judge Simon Carr said he believed Cole started off as a genuine builder running a legitimate company but started taking on work that “he couldn't possibly complete".Cole was sentenced to 15 months in prison for each of the five charges, to run concurrently, suspended for two years.Gary Webster, Trading Standards Group Leader at Cornwall Council, said: “Cole overextended the business, taking on more work than he could manage, and relied on subcontractors whose work quality he could not guarantee.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/rogue-builder-who-took-on-jobs-he-couldn-t-finish-is-prosecuted-for-fraud/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 15:02:20

Sentencing, Judge Simon Carr told Francis he was effectively building a Ponzi scheme, taking from one consumer to pay the others. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/dishonest-window-fitter-left-customers-19-000-out-of-pocket/

Last updated: 20/02/2026 16:28:27

The Trust’s new Community Ranger, Simon Nicholls, says: “It’s brilliant to have a chance to help people get more involved in the important work of the Wildlife Trust.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/community-levelling-up-grant-for-isles-of-scilly-wildlife-trust-to-involve-community-in-restoring-and-safeguarding-wildlife/

Last updated: 01/02/2024 12:59:42