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Racism is unacceptable and has no place in our society or communities. While Cornwall is considered to be an open and welcoming place, for many this is not always the case. We want to become an actively anti-racist place to live, work, and visit. We know we need to do more to deal with racism in our communities. In 2020, after George Floyd's death, partners in Cornwall made some recommendations. They made them to help Cor.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/tackling-racism-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 31/12/2024 16:39:42

Cornwall Council has seven active Employee Forums, which are run by employees for employees. They provide a safe space for mutual support and to discuss key issues that affect staff. Where there is interest in establishing more forums, the Council is keen to do so. Here are some key projects that our forums have working on: Women’s Forum Hosted menopause support cafes and trainings sessions for employees. Developed ferti.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/employee-support/

Last updated: 18/03/2025 10:28:05

A new model for fostering has launched in Cornwall based on the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. Called Mockingbird, it sees foster families grouped into ‘constellations’ with a ‘hub home’ at the centre. The idea is to create a local community of foster families who support and interact with each other on a regular basis, led by the hub carers. They can all take part in sleepovers, activities and days ou.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/new-fostering-model-launches-in-cornwall-based-on-village-to-raise-child-concept/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 13:47:19

We provide and maintain a range of items of street furniture. The town and parish councils also provide and maintain street furniture. These include: benches and seating cycle racks bollards planters bus shelters Unauthorised items placed on the highway may be removed. Please use the map below to report an issue with street furniture.  Please read the guidance below and then choose 'continue' to get started. If you are.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/report-an-issue-with-street-furniture/

Last updated: 27/02/2024 12:15:19

A sea shanty and a book have been written about a shipwrecked sailor whose remains were discovered on the Cornish coast. Bury My Bones, written by Cornish musician Toby Lobb (Fisherman’s Friends, Loveridge), andGive Him aLittle Earth, written by local author Gareth Rees, will be performed at a series of events to raise money for a headstone to mark the sailor’s final resting place. In November 2022, skeletal remains were.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/sea-shanty-and-storytelling-events-to-raise-money-for-shipwrecked-sailor-s-headstone/

Last updated: 25/09/2024 10:07:25

Phoenix Services has been working across Cornwall since 2002. It is the external training arm of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. We deliver courses at local community fire stations across Cornwall or at your premises if you have a large enough group. For more information about our full range of Safety and Education courses, view the online brochure. Safety and Education We offer a variety of regulated and non-regulated .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/about-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service/what-we-do/train-others-phoenix-services/

Last updated: 09/06/2023 09:46:08

What is #BeAirAware? Environmental Protection have launched Cornwall’s #BeAirAware campaign. The campaign aims to: Raise awareness about the causes of air quality problems in Cornwall. Promote the links between health and active travel. Work together to improve air quality in Cornwall’s Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and throughout Cornwall. Protect Cornwall’s residents from the harmful effects of air pollution. W.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/beairaware/

Last updated: 11/04/2025 10:12:30

If you would like to make a comment or raise a question about activities for young people, please use the form below. * indicates a mandatory field The information you provide on this form will be held by Cornwall Council and used by us to investigate your enquiry and improve our services.  Your information will not be used for any other purpose by Cornwall Council, and will not be passed onto any other third party witho.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-young-people-service/

Last updated: 10/08/2022 13:30:30

A group of Cornish parents and carers have helped produce a new video raising awareness of children’s rights. Filmed on a stage in the style of a social experiment, it aims to spark conversations between adults and children about rights and responsibilities. The film was created by Cornwall Council’s Headstart Kernow team, alongside the Children’s Rights team and Lightbox Film Company. All children have rights set out.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/new-social-experiment-film-aims-to-raise-awareness-of-children-s-rights-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 10/04/2025 13:33:34

What we do The team manages and maintains Cornwall Council's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure. We use GIS to provide staff access to spatial datasets held within the council to support a range of public services and statutory roles. The GIS Team; build manage and provide access to a range of web maps and applications accessible to staff and the public. These include simplified, interactive maps for .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-mapping-service/

Last updated: 31/05/2023 15:02:20