Ending the throwaway culture?
Good news for the environment – new EU rules will make it necessary for manufacturers to make goods repairable, and longer lasting.
Discussion and action at VSF Climate Change evening
Action was the buzz word when over 35 organisations from all sectors met at Treverbyn Community Hall to discuss climate change and the steps we can all take now.
Search for lost footpaths
Use it or Lose it – the warning to help find ‘lost’ footpaths, before the right to walk on them is lost. Time to get out your walking-boots and magnifying glasses!
Cornwall Council approves budget proposals
Cornwall Council has approved a budget that will improve social care provision, as well as climate change plans, rural transport, and waste, and introduce a Real Living Wage for Council staff.
March awareness days
March awareness raising: Cancer and other health conditions, Fair Trade, inequality, debt, family safety, St Piran, World Book Day, women, stopping smoking, forests, single parents, and more!
Dog fouling, and dogs on beaches
Cornwall Council and dogs – Changes to the regulations allowing them on beaches, but a new campaign to reduce fouling. Good for the environment and responsible pet owners.
Join us to Focus on Action against Climate Change
Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum and Treverbyn Community Hall invite our partners across the voluntary, public and private sectors for an evening of discussion and action-planning, looking at Climate Change at Treverbyn Community Hall on Friday 21st February.
Consultations – adult mental health, clean air, Youth Voice, Headstart Legacy Fund and TV licenses
Consultations – HeadStart Legacy Fund, Cornwall Council’s adult mental health plan and clean air strategy, the Youth Voice Census and TV licences. Please participate and share. Deadlines imminent.
Eco-aware young people needed…
Young people (13-24) with an awareness of and enthusiasm for environmental matters are invited to apply as Eco Ambassadors with the Eco-Generation Regional Ambassadors Programme.
Council consultations
Have your say on Council consultations, including the budget, planning services, the Fire and Rescue Service’s emergency response standards, and the proposed A39 route near Camelford..
Waste and recycling news roundup
A few news items around waste, recycling and climate change, to start the New Year. Cornwall’s waste contract awarded Cornwall Council’s Cabinet recently agreed to offer a new waste collection (rubbish and recycling) and street cleansing contract to Biffa,...Transport improvements for Cornwall
New subsidised bus routes are announced to start in April, helping ease rural isolation, as well as being good for the environment.
First trees planted as Cornwall’s Forest project grows
The first trees have been planted as part of the Forest for Cornwall scheme. Find out what you can do to get involved. #Forestforcornwall
2-minute beach cleans get charity status
The group behind #2minutebeachclean is celebrating 2020 by becoming a charity. Find out more, get involved, and do your bit in just 2 minutes to help keep our beaches clean.
Share your community’s climate action plan
If your organisation is involved with climate action, you may be interested in being part of the Cornwall Community Climate Action, working together to tackle this issue.
Christmas rubbish and recycling collections
Christmas waste and recycling collections, plus notes on what can be recycled, and how to reduce waste this Christmas.
Funding opportunities relating to children, sport and the environment
Funding opportunities relating to children and young people, the environment and animal welfare, and sport, particularly para sport.
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.