Environmental news update
Environmental mews round-up covering recycling and green energy in Cornwall, funding sources, global climate change news and where you can get free trees to plant.
Funding currently available
Funding currently available for creating or refurbishing ‘pocket parks’, heritage buildings, Safer Cornwall priority projects, and for families in need who work in textiles and fashion.
Innovative business partnerships to support Cornwall Heritage Trust
Cornwall Heritage Trust has launched a new business sponsorship scheme aiming to involve local businesses in partnership to protect and promote Cornwall’s heritage buildings.
Open Government consultations and calls for evidence
Government consultations around Motability, pets, early years, youth services and family life, sport and smart meters – plus Cornwall Council consultations on Adult Direct Payments, dogs on beaches and planning.
Age UK electric vehicles
Age UK have purchased 6 electric vehicles, for community use, and have installed charging points at 6 locations across Cornwall.
Call for projects – Workspace and Natural Heritage Assets
Community Led Local Development has put out a call for Workspace and Natural & Heritage Assets Projects funded under the ERDF and ESF. Deadline 22 November.
Rural Services Network bulletin
Catch up with the latest from the Rural Services Network, via their latest bulletin – rural banking, broadband, police, and more.
Landmark Holidays offered again
The Landmark Trust is once again offering 50 free self catering holidays in historic buildings, to charities and non-profit organisations.
Environment and heritage news round-up
Environment news – UK wildlife in danger, just 20 firms behind 33% of carbon emissions, Environment Bill in Queen’s Speech, Heritage Declares for climate change, and reporting flytipping.
Support promised to reduce bus fares
Reduced bus fares promised with a Government subsidy, making buses more affordable, and an eco-friendly option that everyone can sue.
Upcoming funding opportunities
Funding opportunities – Scillies only, Music for all, conservation, community support, children’s and medical charities and small, isolated rural communities
Going green in Corwnall
Find out more about Cornwall Council’s plans around the Climate Emergency, and join the Big Climate Fightback, on 30 November by planting a tree!
Cornwall Council consultations open
Consultations from Cornwall Council, on Direct Payments, dogs on beaches, carers, day services, and the Launceston and Hayle area masterplans.
Environment news update
Environmental news update, including climate change, extreme weather, tree planting (where, what and how) and smart energy on the Scillies.
Awareness days, weeks and months in September
Details of days, weeks and months commemorating or raising awareness of various conditions and causes this September.
More funding opportunities
Funding opportunities for violence against women, disadvantaged young people, social action and ecological science.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex supporting 15 small charities
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen 15 small charities to support during August – raising awareness of lesser-known issues.
Funding update
Funding announced for the Cornish language, plus opportunities for health charities, architectural heritage, music and the arts, people in Liskeard, cycling and against isolation.
Messages from Cornwall Council
Make sure you’re informed about the Community Governance Review, and have your say on Cornwall Council’s climate change policy, and adult advocacy services.
Commemorations, awareness-raising and events for July
A quick run-down of events and awareness raising occasions in July: the Samaritans, the marine environment, hepatitis, mesothelioma and youth skills – any of these resonate with your work?