Weâre supporting calls for a Cornish tick box to be included on the next census.
This will make it easier for people to record their national identity as Cornish.
Take a moment to sign the petition to show your support petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761116
#cornish #cornishtickbox #cornwall
Jan used to rely on an oil heating system, always checking levels and hoping it wouldnât run low. đĄ
She wanted something cleaner, more reliable, and ready for the future.
Now, thanks to her new heat pump system, her home feels warm, comfortable, and future-ready.
âIt is a cleaner way of heating the home and a positive investment,â says Jan. âWhen my grandchildren come to visit in the summer, the savings can go towards days out together.â â¤ď¸
Read Janâs full story via the link in our bio
We recommend that you carry out an independent retrofit assessment to find out which works are suitable for your home and budget.
Loans are subject to status and eligibility. Missing payments could affect your credit rating.
#HeatPump #Cornwall #EnergyEfficiency #HomeImprovements #WarmHomes
Cornwall Youth Council has held its first formal vote to elect Cornwallâs Members of Youth Parliament.
11 young people stood for election, sharing speeches on how they would represent and champion young peopleâs voices at a national level.
Following the vote, Zoe, Molly and Rose were elected as Cornwallâs new MYPs. Congratulations to them all.
Weâll be following their journey over the next 12 months.
To find out more about Cornwall Youth Council, visit the link in our bio.
#cornwallyouthcouncil #youthvoice #youthparliament
The BBCâs new Learn Cornish podcast has launched today, celebrating Cornish language, culture and history.
In this video, Cllr Sarah Preece and Cllr Hilary Frank talk about the new series, which is hosted by BBC Radio 1 DJ Danni Diston and features Cornwall Councilâs Cornish language officer Sarah Buck.
The first episode is now available on BBC Sounds.
Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost has announced plans to hold a dentistry summit this summer to tackle ongoing issues with access to NHS dental care.
The summit will bring together partners to look at the challenges in more detail and focus on practical solutions to improve access and support prevention across Cornwall.
#cornwall #dentistrysummit #nhsdentist
đŤđ°Did the Easter bunny pay you a visit?
Once you've finished your treats, don't forget to recycle the packaging.
Cardboard boxes go in your orange bag and foil goes in your red bag.
Following the decision to sell several former council homes earlier this year, Cllr Peter La Broy, Cabinet Member for Housing, explains the reasons behind it during a visit to some of the properties.
This clip is taken from a longer video, which you can watch in full on our YouTube channel.
#cornwall #cornwallhousing #socialhousing
Cornwall Youth Councilâs newly elected members have met for the first time to begin planning their campaigns for the next two years.
More than 13,500 young people took part in the recent elections, highlighting key priorities including transport, mental health, inclusion, and access to leisure activities and opportunities.
The group will now develop these into campaigns to help shape a better future for young people in Cornwall.
#cornwallyouthcouncil #youthvoice #cornwall
Students from Caradon Wave Academy have created a new Cornish Youth News video all about lifestyle, community, and the importance of shared spaces such as libraries.
The programme is created by young people, who choose the topics and develop their filming and directing skills with support from Screen Cornwall.
#youthvoice #cornishyouthnews
Pothole reports have risen sharply this winter, with many more recorded than at the same time last year, as this graph shows.
Our crews are carrying out extra inspections and repairs to deal with the increase and keep roads safe.
Please keep reporting potholes to us via our website. Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work.
#cornwall #potholes
The beginning of the year saw an unprecedented number of potholes appear on Cornwallâs roads.
As Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Transport explains, the picture is improving.
#potholes #cornwall
