Cornwall Council

Almost 98% of children in Cornwall secure place at preferred secondary school Parents and carers in Cornwall find out today (Monday, March 2) which secondary school their child has been allocated, with almost 98% offered their first preference.

#NEWS: It’s secondary school National Offer Day!

This year almost 98% of children in #Cornwall have been offered one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026!

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#VIDEO: Got things that need fixing? Pop into your local repair café where friendly volunteers can give you a helping hand.

Bring in broken items, like small appliances, clothes, and furniture to be fixed instead of thrown away.

Find your local repair café 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...

#VIDEO: The Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit brought together panellists to explore solutions for cleaner rivers and beaches in #Cornwall.

The event was chaired by Julie Skentelbery from BBC Cornwall, and we caught up with her and some of the panellists after the session.

#VIDEO: At today’s Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit, organisations from across #Cornwall met to discuss action on improving water quality.

We spoke with Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Cllr Loic Rich, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, after the session.

Consultation launched on proposals to reduce death and serious injuries on Helston road

#NEWS: Share your views on proposals to install average speed cameras on a stretch of the A3083 in Helston.

This location has seen several fatal road collisions over recent years, with inquests identifying excess speed as a contributory factor.

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#VIDEO: At yesterday’s Individual Decision Day, Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Peter La Broy, approved plans to purchase seven homes to add to the council's housing stock.

We caught up with him shortly after to hear more.

Have your say on adult social care and housing support services Cornwall residents are being encouraged to have their say on new specialist support services

#NEWS: Have your say on plans for new adult social care and housing support services.

The services aim to better support people facing mental health challenges, homelessness, substance dependence, autism and learning disabilities.

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#VIDEO: Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter have commented after budget proposals for 2026–27 were approved at today’s Full Council meeting.

Poster advertising the Line of Light community event taking place on Saturday, February 28, from 2-5pm at the Moresk Centre in Truro

Group photo of organisers, Sunflowers and Choughs

Today marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Line of Light takes place this Saturday, February 28, from 2-5pm at the Moresk Centre in Truro - a community gathering organised by Sunflowers and Choughs celebrating Ukrainian culture and connection. All welcome.

Cornwall Council stands with the Ukrainians who've become a valued part of our communities and thanks every resident who has offered support.

More hosts are needed to offer Ukrainian people safe places to stay. If you can help, please contact resettlementservice@cornwall.gov.uk

Graphic shows the colours of the Ukraine flag - blue and yellow - and says: Homes for Ukraine

Today marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Since then, more than 670 Cornish households have opened their doors through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, providing safety for over 1,270 people forced to flee the war.

Photo of Michelle and Darren from the Healthy Cornwall team at Truro City Football Club for Saturday's match. They were helping to promote the Orange Button Scheme.

Photo of Truro City FC's Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain wearing an Orange Button Scheme shirt

Truro City Football Club used its National League fixture against Gateshead F.C. to highlight the Orange Button Scheme.

Led by Healthy Cornwall, the scheme helps people find mental health support through trained Orange Button holders.

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Three photos showing some of the window fitting works were completed to a very poor standard. Text says: Dishonest window fitter left customers £19,000 out of pocket

#NEWS: A dishonest window fitter who left victims thousands of pounds out of pocket has been sentenced, following a successful prosecution by Cornwall Council.

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Supported internships are now open for applications.

These programmes are for young people aged 16-24 with an EHC plan who want to gain real workplace experience, build practical skills, and move towards paid employment.

Sign up 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/education-bu...

#VIDEO: Residents, volunteers and schoolchildren came together in Trenance to plant 500 trees, including a new community orchard, as part of the Big Newquay Tree Plant.

Supported by local partners, the project will help boost biodiversity and create a greener future for #Newquay.

Truro City FC teams up with Healthy Cornwall to champion Orange Button suicide prevention scheme Truro City Football Club is proud to announce the Orange Button Community Scheme as its official Mental Health Partner for 2026.

#NEWS: Truro City Football Club has announced the Orange Button Community Scheme as its official Mental Health Partner for 2026.

The Orange Button Community Scheme aims to improve access to mental health support and prevent suicides across #Cornwall.

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Summer Work Placement Programme - applications now open

Applications are open for our 2026 Summer Work Placement Programme.

A paid opportunity for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain experience and explore careers in local government. Starts July 2026. No experience needed.

Apply 🔗 ehgv.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Closes March 8.

Celebrating springtime religious festivals in Cornwall

In this #podcast, #Cornwall Faith Forum members from the Baha’i, Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities talk about upcoming festivals.

Learn more about Ramadan, Lent, Naw-Ruz and Pesach (Passover), and what they mean to those who observe them.

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Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit 2026 - February 27 from 10am-11.30pm. Submit a question and join online. https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/rivers-and-seas

Join the Healthy Rivers and Seas Summit on Friday, February 27, from 10am - 11.30am, for a live online discussion on tackling pollution and improving water quality in #Cornwall.

Got a question for the panel? Submit it and be part of the conversation 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/rivers-and-s...

Free trees for Truro. Pick up a free tree to plant in your garden this Saturday, February 21, at Truro Library (TR1 1EP) from 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Our next Forest for Cornwall free tree giveaway is at #Truro Library!

Join us on Saturday, February 21, from 10.30am to 12.30pm to collect a free tree to plant in your garden.

Choose from rowan, crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, guelder rose or dogwood.

Ramadan Mubarak

💫 Ramadan Mubarak 💫

To everyone celebrating in Cornwall, we wish you a happy and blessed month of Ramadan.

Happy Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse

馬年好運 Happy Lunar New Year! 🐴

Wishing everyone celebrating in Cornwall the very best in the Year of the Horse.

#YearOfTheHorse #LunarNewYear

Image of a ballot box at a voting station

Cornwall Youth Council is currently holding a vote to elect 18 new members. Any young person aged 11-18 who hasn’t had the chance to vote in school can take part.

Voting is open in libraries and council offices across #Cornwall.

Find out where to vote 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/youth-council

Photo shows a cliff fall at Great Western Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

If you’re exploring the coast this half-term, please take care.

Due to the wet weather, the risk of rockfalls along Cornwall's coastline is greater than usual.

Stay away from cliff bases and embankments.

If you see someone in danger on or near cliffs, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

#VIDEO: Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has agreed a draft budget for the next three years.

Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter spoke after the meeting to explain more.

#VIDEO: Cornwall Council will no longer subsidise Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London, after receiving no compliant bids.

Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost and Deputy Leader Cllr Adam Paynter explain more.

"Budget‑setting will continue to be extremely challenging in the coming years. This is why it is vital that the Government works closely with local authorities on reforming key services, including SEND."

"In Cornwall, we continue to work tirelessly to use our limited resources as effectively as possible, ensuring we meet our legal duties and deliver the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

"This provides much‑needed reassurance and acknowledges that these deficits are not of our making but are the result of a broken system that is in urgent need of reform.

Photo of Cornwall Council Leader, Cllr Leigh Frost, with a quote saying: "We welcome the Government’s announcement that it will pay off 90% of the deficit the Council has built up supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This provides much‑needed reassurance and acknowledges that these deficits are not of our making but are the result of a broken system that is in urgent need of reform."

Update on national SEND funding from Cornwall Council Leader, Cllr Leigh Frost

"We welcome the Government’s announcement that it will pay off 90% of the deficit the Council has built up supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).