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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 18h

Found dog!

Our animal welfare team is currently caring for this little terrier dog.

She's black and was found in St Ives.

If you've lost your dog, please call 0300 1234 212 to report them missing.

More info 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/...

Photo of the black terrier dog found in St Ives

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 20h

#NEWS: Country Lane Foods has invested in a new egg grading machine, securing its future in #Cornwall, protecting jobs, and boosting growth.

A £200,000 Growth Hub grant has helped the family-run business expand and keep production local.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Country Lane Foods secures future in Cornwall with major investment in egg grading technology

The initiative has safeguarded jobs and created new full-time roles

www.cornwall.gov.uk

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 21h

A fire broke out in a bin lorry near Launceston last Friday, caused by a lithium battery.

Please help keep our crews safe. Never bin batteries. Recycle them at your local supermarket or household waste and recycling centre instead.

Photos show a lithium battery that was found to be the cause of the fire

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 1d

#NEWS: Cornwall’s libraries loaned out a staggering 35,500 children’s books throughout the school holidays as a record number of youngsters completed this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Record number of young people complete Summer Reading Challenge at Cornwall’s libraries

Cornwall’s libraries loaned out 35,500 children’s books throughout the school holidays

www.cornwall.gov.uk

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 1d

Mat, office manager at Carol Spinks Homecare, won Learning Champion of the Year at the #ProudtoCare #Cornwall Awards.

Judges praised his commitment to learning and supporting others to grow.

Find your own role in care 🔗 www.proudtocarecornwall.org.uk

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 1d

Homeowners and landlords in #Cornwall can now apply for council-backed loans to fund home repairs and energy-saving improvements.

Loans of up to £25,000 are available.

Find out more 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

We’re holding drop-in events across #Cornwall to help shape the new Local Plan up to 2050. It will guide what can be built, protect key places and improve design.

Cllr Sarah Preece, Cabinet Member for Tourism, Localism and Planning, explains more.

🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/creat...

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

#VIDEO: Cornwall’s coastline has been brought to life in Minecraft.

#CoastCraft transforms the #Bude coast into a custom-built world where children aged 9-14 can explore #climatechange, coastal erosion and flood resilience.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Firefighters gave Nigel the horse a helping hand after he got stuck in a stream.

When he didn’t come for breakfast, his owners went looking and found him in the water. Bodmin’s crew, with support from a vet, came to the rescue.

Happily, Nigel was soon back on his hooves!

Photo shows firefighters rescuing Nigel the horse after he got stuck in a stream

Photo shows firefighters helping Nigel the horse get back on his hooves after he got stuck in a stream

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

#NEWS: A fleet of electric buses are now connecting communities in south-east Cornwall bringing cleaner air and quieter journeys.

The six new buses cover Route 70 on the Rame Peninsula, connecting villages including Torpoint, Millbrook and Cawsand.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Photo of an electric bus. Text says: New fleet of electric buses now connecting communities in south-east Cornwall.

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

#StormAmy is set to bring strong and gusty winds to #Cornwall on Saturday.

A yellow weather warning is in place from midnight until 7pm.

Avoid exposed coastal locations, and if you're travelling, please take extra care.

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

If you are celebrating Bonfire Night with fireworks or sparklers at home, please keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following the advice on the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service website 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-res...

Firework safety - Cornwall Council

Firework safety

www.cornwall.gov.uk

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

The organising team is committed to working with partners to bring the display back in the future.

We’d like to thank everyone for their understanding, patience and continued support.

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

We know how much this event means to the people of Falmouth and surrounding areas.

It’s a firm favourite in the town calendar, bringing families and friends together to enjoy a spectacular evening while supporting local community groups and charities. Its absence this year will certainly be felt.

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

This decision has not been taken lightly. Following discussions with multiple agencies, it has become clear that the 2025 event cannot be delivered to the standard of safety and organisation that our community rightly expects.

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is sad to announce the cancellation of this year’s Fireworks Night Display on Bonfire Night, November 5, traditionally organised by Falmouth Fire Station.

Photo of the Falmouth Bonfire Night fireworks display

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Cornwall Council's Cabinet Member for Tourism, Localism and Planning, Cllr Sarah Preece, has released a statement following news that Visit Cornwall has entered voluntary liquidation.

Photo of Cllr Sarah Preece, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Localism and Planning, with a statement saying: “I am deeply saddened by the news that Visit Cornwall has gone into liquidation, and I want to thank everyone there for the huge contribution they have made to promoting Cornwall at home and abroad over the years. “Tourism is at the heart of our economy, supporting jobs and communities, but we know the sector faces real challenges. “We will now move quickly to bring partners and stakeholders together - to listen, and to work with them - so that we can support the sector and safeguard the future of Cornwall’s visitor economy.”

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Would you like some help to reduce your home’s flood risk?

You could get a free home survey and support with installing flood resilient measures.

Find out more and register your interest 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/...

Property Flood Resilience funding - Register your interest today

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

G'mar Chatima Tova!

We’re wishing well to all those observing Yom Kippur.

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Homeowners and private landlords can now apply for a loan to fund house repairs and energy saving improvements through a council-backed scheme.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Need help improving your home? Cornwall Council and Lendology CIC could help with a Home Improvement Loan. Whether it's repairs, home improvements, or making your property energy efficient.

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Potholes are one of the things we hear about most, and we’re working hard to fix them.

So far this year we’ve repaired 24,641 potholes in #Cornwall using stronger, more resilient materials.

Our teams are out every day, but you can help too.

Report potholes here 🔗 cornwall.gov.uk/potholes

24,641 potholes repaired in Cornwall this year so far - January-September.

Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 7d

Cornwall Council and Public Health Cornwall are launching our largest ever survey on attitudes towards ageing.

The results will help shape Cornwall’s application to become an Age-Friendly Community.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Is Cornwall age friendly? Have your say.

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 7d

The FRidedays BikeBus crew are youngsters (and their parents!) who swap four wheels for two every Friday, cycling the Saints Trail from Chiverton Bridge into Truro.

The Saints Trail provides a route for cyclists, walkers and horse riders between St Agnes and Threemilestone.

youtu.be/tstRmWHa4GU

From four wheels to two: The FRidedays BikeBus story

YouTube video by Cornwall Council

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

We’re inviting residents to share what matters most about where you live, and the changes you’d like to see over the next 20 years.

A series of drop-in events will be held in towns and villages across #Cornwall over the next five months.

🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Residents encouraged to help shape the future of Cornwall

www.cornwall.gov.uk

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

Dogs are welcome back on many beaches in Cornwall from October 1!

More details on the beaches where summer restrictions have been lifted 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/...

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