Councillor Sue James, news from the area.
New Environmental Crowdfunding Fund launched in Cornwall, called Back to the Future, in response to the Climate Emergency. ‘Back the Future’ is a new fund that will collect donations from businesses and individuals wanting to support local solutions to climate change. Contributors could include anyone who visits or lives in Cornwall through to large or small organisations.Read More »
This Census, will you be identifying as Cornish? When I first came to Cornwall, I was constantly apologising for not being Cornish, defending myself by saying “My husband’s Cornish!” I obviously said it so many times, that he bought me a T-shirt that says “Cornish by Marriage”. Then I went aboard Will Coleman’s Tick BoxRead More »
Cornwall’s COVID Testing for those that cannot work from home is being rolled out. If you need this, talk to your employer and give them this information. NEWS HOT FROM THE CORNWALL COUNCIL NEWS DESK Cornwall-based employers whose staff carry out essential duties but are unable to work from home will have access to twice-weeklyRead More »
I’ve been asked to share news from Geevor, who are very much looking forward to inviting you back, very soon. ‘The Cornish Diaspora and the resilient women of St Just and Pendeen’ Much has quite rightly been written about the ‘Cousin Jacks’, the Cornishmen who went abroad in search of work when times were hardRead More »
Have your say on how Cornwall Council should adapt its Local Plan to ensure future Sustainable Development that has the potential to address Climate Change and habitat loss. When the Local Plan for Cornwall was agreed, whilst Climate Change was known about, people had not woken to the emergency we faced. The Council therefore wantRead More »
Keeping Our Road Network Safe and Secure in Cornwall; Who is Responsible for What Maintenance? This post includes information regarding roadside hedges and trees, a topic I get a lot of correspondence on. The trouble is, I get a sea of emails when any hedge or tree is cut but an equal volume complain whenRead More »
COVID help for residents on all things COVID, updated for 2021 Lockdown are on Cornwall Councils website: All things COVID you need to know If you suspect second home owners are staying nearby or people are up the road in their campervan or next door is having a party (so individual people breaking the COVID LockdownRead More »
COVID Help and Updates for Businesses from Cornwall Council and other reliable sources. First a general help for businesses trying to operate safely during the pandemic and EU Transition period: Business Help and Support in One Place I’m told by businesses that the Council run weekly webinars are a brilliant way to hear the latest newsRead More »
As with the first Lockdown, I will share any information I received that could be of interest. Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m, I will get a briefing and get the opportunity to ask questions so, if you need me to ask any questions, get them to me by then. Remember you can ask your ownRead More »
Help and advice on everything Food in Cornwall – whether you are not sure how to afford the next meal, want help to eat more healthily, or cannot get out to shop – it is all here! Cornwall Council can also help if debts are getting out of hand. Cornwall Council is supporting communities acrossRead More »
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