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201217 | 17th December Mawnan Smith school closes after positive Covid 19 cases

17th December

Mawnan Smith school closes after positive Covid 19 cases

201218 | Malcolm Bell suggests "Celebrate midsummer this year instead of New Year"

Malcolm Bell suggest Cornwall ditch Christmas

By Richard Whitehouse Local Democracy Reporter

201214 | Sanitiser's coming to town! Cornwall says enjoy Christmas and don't forget the "snowcial" distancing | Cornwall Council

In the run up to Christmas and new year it is more important than ever to follow the rules in Cornwall.

There was good news recently – we're in the lowest tier of restrictions and early progress is being made with the vaccine roll-out.

But this is not the time to let our guard down and see everyone’s hard work go to waste.

Cllr Sally Hawken, Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children, Wellbeing and Public Health, said: “If anything, now is the time to redouble our efforts to follow the public health guidelines, and to ensure we do not waste the hard work we have already put in.

“This is especially important as we build up towards Christmas and new year – which is traditionally a time for socialising.  read more »

201202 | Chemicals from plastic in ocean lead to animal deformities new study finds; Biologists in Cornwall have found chemicals

Biologists in Cornwall have found that chemicals released in the ocean from plastic can lead to deformities in marine animals
Sea urchins have been shown to grow deformed when in contact with chemicals from marine plastic
Sea urchins grow with deformities if in contact with chemicals from marine plastics, scientists from Cornwall have shown
nurdles are the plastic pellets

Chemicals from plastic in ocean lead to animal deformities new study finds

Scientists from Cornwall have shown that chemicals leaching from marine plastic can lead to deformities in some species like sea urchins  read more »

201202 | Cornwall has the most empty houses and second homes in the country; 'It does annoy people'

A screenshot of the report by Structural Repairs

Cornwall has the most empty houses and second homes in the country

'It does annoy people'  read more »

201202 | BBC wildlife presenter Gillian Burke: I wasn’t part of a community until I moved to Cornwall 'Now I wince when someone

BBC wildlife presenter Gillian Burke: I wasn’t part of a community until I moved to Cornwall

'Now I wince when someone says Cornwall is in England. I’m like, well, not quite!'  read more »

201203 | The curious case of the council tax write-off and the hole in the ground in Hayle is set to have its day in

EXCLUSIVE: The curious case of the council tax write-off and the hole in the ground in Hayle is set to have its day in court

Posted By theboss on 3rd December 2020  read more »

201104 | Cornwall Council to push forward Hayle housing and A30 junction improvements

Cornwall Council to push forward Hayle housing and A30 junction improvements

Cornwall Council will ensure that new homes for local people in Hayle and improvements to a major A30 junction become a reality.  read more »

201027 | County Hall’s compulsory purchase threat alarms Hayle landowners

EXCLUSIVE: County Hall’s compulsory purchase threat alarms Hayle landowners

Posted By Rashleigh MacFarlane on 30th October 2020

By Rashleigh MacFarlane  read more »

201013 | Residents urged to apply for Test and Trace Support Payments

Residents urged to apply for Test and Trace Support Payments

Residents who are receiving certain benefits, are unable to work fro  read more »

Grow More Trees: Autumn Seed Search | Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Grow More Trees: Autumn Seed Search

One of the easiest w  read more »

201007 | Grow more trees - collect acorn and other tree seeds to grow tree saplings now

Grow more trees - collect acorn and other tree seeds to grow tree saplings now

Last updated: 07/10/2020

 

When’s the right time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago! When’s the best time to collect acorns and other tree seeds? NOW!

Boy With Baby Oak Trees  read more »

201006 | CPRE concerned over government plans for planning system

CPRE concerned over government plans for planning system

The Government's Planning for the Future White Paper consultation document - which includes a photo of Nansledan in Newquay

The Government's Planning for the Future White Pa  read more »

200926 | It Takes Just 2 Minutes to Sow a Seed

It Takes Just 2 Minutes to Sow a Seed

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But a whole family to plant a forest.

We need you. The planet needs you. And now is the time to act.  read more »

200928 | Environmental charity 2 Minute Foundation calls on supporters to help plant a new forest 'Planting trees helps to rest

Environmental charity 2 Minute Foundation calls on supporters to help plant a new forest

'Planting trees helps to restore nature, capture carbon and create an ecosystem for insects, birds and all kinds of species to thrive in'  read more »

200201 | Car Park charges at Hayle Swimming Pool, King George V Memorial Walk

Car Park at Hayle Swimming Pool, King George V Memorial Walk

Improvements to the car park surface will soon be undertaken at the car park. This year Hayle Harbour Company has donated the gravel and will assist with the work. Thank you.

When the work has been completed a car parking meter will be installed and users will be required to pay to park between the hours of 10.00am and 6.00pm. People using the Swimming Pool facilities will be able to claim their payment back and the carpark will be free to everyone after 6.00pm daily. The fee for the first hour will be 50p. The ‘No Overnight Parking’ rule will still apply.

   read more »

The Forest for Cornwall (Koos rag Kernow)

Forest for Cornwall Programme

The Forest for Cornwall, conceived by Cornwall Council, is an ambitious tree planting project with the principle aim of fighting climate change.

When complete we hope it will cover approximately 8,000 hectares - that’s about 2% of Cornwall’s land area.

The Forest for Cornwall is not a single area of new forest.  read more »

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