Information about Covid 19
There are no coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in the UK
If you have COVID-19 you should try to stay at home.
Most people cannot get free COVID-19 tests. You can buy tests in shops but you cannot report the result to the NHS.
You can get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the NHS.
You do not need to take a test or quarantine when you arrive in the UK. You should check travel advice for the country you are going to.
Find out.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/information-about-covid-19/
Last updated: 26/09/2024 13:48:07
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Good Growth invests £1.28m to speed up lithium and heat extraction
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme has announced a £1.28m investment in a project that could lead to the extraction of lithium and geothermal heat from deep underground on Cornwall Council-owned land.
The move will accelerate plans for a series of small-scale modular lithium and geothermal heat extraction plants across the Duchy that could support hundreds of jobs, attract millions of pounds of privat.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-invests-128m-to-speed-up-lithium-and-heat-extraction/
Last updated: 25/09/2024 08:57:07
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Tanuvi Ethunandan appointed as first Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission
The new Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission has spoken of her excitement at starting the role and helping to deliver genuine positive change.
After an open application and interview process, Tanuvi Ethunandan has been selected to serve as the first Chair of the new commission.
Tanuvi, who lives in Cornwall, is an AI Product Manager, and previous Founder/CEO of a technology startup. She is a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/tanuvi-ethunandan-appointed-as-first-chair-of-the-cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-fairness-commission/
Last updated: 07/10/2024 15:54:46
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Voting by proxy
Apply for a proxy vote
The deadline for proxy applications is 5pm, 6 working days before an election (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Good Friday and bank holidays).If you already have a proxy vote arranged, you only need to reapply if your details have changed or you want to change your proxy.
The deadline for a proxy to apply to cast the proxy vote by post is 5pm, 11 working days before an election (excluding Saturdays, .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/proxy-voting/
Last updated: 03/10/2024 10:19:14
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Health and Well-Being
Health and Well-Being Resources
Joining the library can be good for your health and well-being.Just 6 minutes of reading can reduce stress by up to two thirds! Our services are here to support you and your community. We offer a welcoming space, valuable free resources and a variety of events.
Blood Pressure Monitors
1 in 10 adults do not know they have high blood pressure. You can now borrow a blood pressure monitor to tr.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/using-the-library/health-and-well-being-at-cornwall-libraries/
Last updated: 04/10/2024 14:11:13
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Data, Maps and infographics
The following provides links for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and includes:
Data
Maps
Infographics
Data
Cornwall and the Isles ofScillydata sets. The data is on the population and specific population groups. Some of these data setsare ata variety of levels, for example; towns, parishes etc.
GP Practice Registration-the number and gender of registered patients. This data is for each GP practice within Cornwall and .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/joint-strategic-needs-assessment/data-maps-and-infographics/
Last updated: 18/10/2024 16:00:49
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Project boxes
Each term, schools can borrow a selection of boxes to support classroom teaching and boost the school library stock in key topic areas. Boxes include:
project
fiction
language
museum
How many boxes can I borrow?
The total number of boxes that can be borrowed by a school each term is based on the number of pupils on roll. See table below.
*Please note the numbers used to calculate allocation are based on figures provided.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/education-library-service/project-boxes/
Last updated: 14/11/2024 16:15:51
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Cornwall Council points to devolution successes as the leader meets with Secretary of State for Transport
As the Government prepares to set out its English Devolution White Paper, Cornwall Council is highlighting the steps it has taken to implement the Level 2 Cornwall Devolution Deal signed last year.That deal, agreed by the Cabinet in November 2023, has seen Cornwall make swift progress when given new powers to make decision on areas including adult education and green energy.Steps taken to implement those changes include:.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-points-to-devolution-successes-as-the-leader-meets-with-secretary-of-state-for-transport/
Last updated: 29/11/2024 08:55:34
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Cornwall Council adds its voice to calls for fairer funding for rural authorities
Cornwall Council has joined forces with 56 other local authorities from across England to demand the Government provides a fairer funding deal for rural authorities.
In a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, the rural councils have come together to emphasise the need for extra resources to sustain essential services in sparsely populated regions and to unlock growth and prosperity in rural communities.
Historically.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-adds-its-voice-to-calls-for-fairer-funding-for-rural-authorities/
Last updated: 19/11/2024 17:03:53
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What happens at examination
We will cover the costs for an Independent Examiner to review your neighbourhood plan. Together we will agree which examiner to appoint. We will normally be able to choose from more than one examiner.
The Examiner will:
Consider whether the neighbourhood plan meets the basic conditions and has followed the legal process
Write a report and recommend changes to the policies to ensure that they meet the legal requirements
C.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/independent-examination/
Last updated: 03/12/2024 16:38:07
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