Carbon monoxide
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels including gas, oil, wood and coal.
Sources can include cookers, heaters and fireplaces.
You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but CO can kill quickly without warning.
What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning c.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/carbon-monoxide/
Last updated: 12/12/2022 11:38:22
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Camborne and Redruth Framework and Implementation Plans
These plans set out details about the future development of a brownfield site at Tuckingmill.
They include proposals for:
new road infrastructure
green infrastructure
a new and extended residential community with local facilities.
The adopted documents will help the Council determine planning applications in the area.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/camborne-and-redruth-framework-and-implementation-plans/
Last updated: 26/01/2023 09:12:40
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Wildlife
High on the list of what makes Cornwall a wonderful place. Is its abundant and varied wildlife.
Wherever you are, there's always something of interest:
Peregrine falcons sitting atop Truro cathedral eyeing up the feral rock doves;
Wildflowers bursting from the hedges and colonising cracks in pavements and waste ground;
Migrant butterflies, moths and dragonflies arriving on southerly winds;
Foxes, badgers and hedgehogs ru.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/wildlife/
Last updated: 03/02/2023 16:25:14
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Council tax support during coronavirus
Financial help if you're struggling to pay
If your are struggling to pay your Council Tax, there is support available and the Council can help you if you have been affected.
If you need help to pay your council tax, whatever your age and circumstances, you should claim Council Tax Support.
How to make a claim
Extra financial help
Cornwall Council is making further money available to help working age households on a low in.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-support-during-coronavirus/
Last updated: 09/02/2023 12:01:26
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We want to hear from people working in Cornwall’s creative industries
Anyone working in Cornwall’s creative industries - from fashion designers and filmmakers to artists and architects - are being asked to complete a short online survey.
Each year Cornwall Council carries out its Creative Census (Niveryans Awenek) to find out how many people are working in creative industries, which include advertising, architecture, arts and culture, crafts, design, fashion, software, games, music, publi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/we-want-to-hear-from-people-working-in-cornwall-s-creative-industries/
Last updated: 13/02/2023 09:56:58
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Healthcare information for HM Service Personnel, Veterans and their families
The national Armed Forces Covenant sets the following goals for healthcare for Service families and veterans:
Family members should maintain their position on any NHS waiting list. Even if they are moved around the UK due to the Service person being posted.
Veterans should receive priority treatment when NHS treatment relates to a condition connected to their Armed Forces service . This is subject to the clinical needs o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/healthcare-information-for-hm-service-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/
Last updated: 16/02/2023 11:05:30
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What we do and how we work
Cornwall Council is a unitary authority created on 1st April 2009. We merged Cornwall County Council with the six Borough and District Councils of Cornwall - Caradon, Carrick, Kerrier, North Cornwall, Restormel and Penwith.
The Council has a revenue budget of over £1bn, with 87 local Councillors representing the 550,000 residents of Cornwall, delivering services to every community across the County.
Our mission; Working w.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/
Last updated: 07/03/2023 10:47:27
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Town Economic Vitality Index
Cornwall Council has developed a Town Economic Vitality Index to help assess the needs of communities in Cornwall. This offers a unique insight into economic challenges at town level.
The Index, with other local knowledge, will inform future funding opportunities.
Background
The Town Centre Revitalisation Fund (TCRF) was launched in response to the Vitality of High Street Inquiry.
The aim is to support Cornish towns to re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/town-economic-vitality-index/
Last updated: 06/03/2023 10:12:17
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Design and access statements
A design and access statement is a short report which supports a planning application.
The level of detail required within the report should match the scale and complexity of the proposal.
Developments which require a design and access statement
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013 No. 1238, contains a detailed list of development types. View further informati.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/design-and-access-statements/
Last updated: 15/03/2023 15:08:41
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Health and Safety
Addressing health and safety requirements doesn't have to be a burden.
Having good health and safety practices offers significant opportunities for your business.
Introducing Health and Safety Direct
Our Health and Safety Direct service takes you through the health and safety requirements specific to your business.
Health and Safety Direct can help you;
Reduce costs and potentially improve production
Reduce risks
Lower e.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-regulatory-support/our-services/health-and-safety/
Last updated: 03/04/2023 15:07:24
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