Thank you for contributing to the Forest for Cornwall
Cornwall Council is saying a big thank you to everyone who has helped plant trees for the Forest for Cornwall so far.
With the 2021-22 planting season now complete more than 300,000 trees have been put in the ground in woods, parks, farms, community spaces, schools, streets and gardens across Cornwall since 2019.
Every tree planted counts towards the 8,000-hectare Forest for Cornwall – equivalent to up to 15,000 footbal.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/thank-you-for-contributing-to-the-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 05/07/2022 10:20:22
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Information for dads
The DadPad
DadPad is the essential guide for new dads. As a new dad you will feel excited, but you may also feel left out, unsure or overwhelmed. The DadPad can help by giving you the knowledge and practical skills that you need. The resource will support you and your partner to give your baby the best possible start in life.
Download DadPad on the Apple Store
Download DadPad on Google Play
Becoming a dad
Advice for d.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/start-for-life/information-for-dads/
Last updated: 07/02/2025 08:42:28
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How we support parents of children aged 0-5 years
The Early Years support service works mostly with educational settings, to support them, with the children they look after. However, we can work with parents/carers of children in some cases. This is often when they child has special needs – or may have special needs.
We can:
Supporting Early Years Settings or Schools with specialist training and advice. This helps them develop how they work to support children, particul.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/pre-school-and-early-years/information-for-parents/
Last updated: 07/05/2026 11:36:51
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Services for adults with sight or hearing loss
We provide advice, information and aids for people who have serious difficulties with their sight and/ or hearing and for their carers. Whatever your age and circumstances, we can help you find the support you need.
You can also find help available from other organisations through our Community Directory.
Visit the Community Directory
In some cases we, or health services, can help with providing services for people with s.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/physical-disabilities/services-for-adults-with-sight-or-hearing-loss/
Last updated: 31/07/2025 15:04:58
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Agriculture Bas Carbone for Dairy Project
A new approach to feeding dairy cattle is being piloted in Cornwall (UK) and Finistère (Brittany, France). A two-year project aimed at reducing industry greenhouse gas emissions and improving productivity.
It is cross-Channel, between UK and France
Will support 80 farmers across Brittany and Cornwall in transitioning to greener farming
Cornwall and Finistère both have large dairy sectors. The Agriculture Bas Carbone f.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/agriculture-bas-carbone-for-dairy-project/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 12:28:38
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First trees planted for Forest for Cornwall help mark its anniversary
The first 100 trees planted for the Forest for Cornwall at the start of the project more than five years ago are being celebrated as part of National Tree Week.
Volunteers, schoolchildren and councillors helped plant the saplings at Tincombe Park, Saltash, in December 2019 when the Duchy-wide tree-planting programme began.
Now Cornwall Council which has led the initiative is hosting a special event at the same locatio.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/first-trees-planted-for-forest-for-cornwall-help-mark-its-anniversary/
Last updated: 21/11/2025 14:14:35
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Together for Families news
Please see the latest press releases below most recent first.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/
Last updated: 28/05/2026 08:08:41
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Parenting self-help for children aged 4 to 11 years
Free online learning resources for parents and carers from Togetherness (the Solihull Approach)
All parents and carers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can access these self-guided pathways for FREE.
Courses include:
Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager (6 months - 19+ years)
Understanding your child with additional needs (6 months - 19+ years)
Understanding your child's feelings (6 months - 19+ years)
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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting/4-to-11-years/parenting-self-help-for-children-aged-4-to-11-years/
Last updated: 11/05/2026 10:45:25
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Useful contact details for park home residents
LEASE Park Home Advisory Service
Tel: 0808 196 2212 (freephone)
Independent Park Home Advisory Service
Tel: 0800 612 8938
Email: info@iphas.co.uk
National Association of Park Home Residents
Tel: 01903 816247
Email: bjdoick@btinternet.com
National Park Homes Council
Tel: 01252 336092
Email: info@thencc.org.uk
British Holiday and Home Parks Association
Tel: 01452 526911
Email: enquiries@bhhpa.org.uk
Age UK (formerly Ag.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/park-homes/useful-contact-details-for-park-home-residents/
Last updated: 03/08/2021 13:58:06
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Licensing of premises for civil ceremonies
Are you considering diversifying your business or starting an exciting new business venture?
Would you like to join the exciting and dynamic wedding industry in Cornwall and help make the dreams of over 3000 couples come true?
We are ambitious about promoting Cornwall to be the wedding destination in the South West and supporting the c.£90 million Cornish wedding economy.
If you want to be a part of this, then why not lic.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/cornwall-registration-service/licensing-of-premises-for-civil-ceremonies/
Last updated: 01/04/2026 15:41:45
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