by Hannah Danson | 20 Feb 2019 | Development, Education and training, Funding and grants, Public sector |
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Programme’s February newsletter has a series of articles looking at projects that they’ve been involved with, including Supporting transport links to the Isles of Scilly The Living Well to Work project, helping...
by Hannah Danson | 18 Feb 2019 | Health care and wellbeing, Public sector |
Latest alcohol consumption statistics A report by NHS Digital published earlier in February shows that more than one in five people drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week, the recommended maximum. For men, this figure is around 28%, and about 14% of women,...
by Hannah Danson | 4 Feb 2019 | Children and young people, Funding and grants, Public sector |
Prince’s Countryside Fund Funding is available for projects operating in rural areas of the UK that will have a long-term positive impact to the individuals and communities they seek to benefit. Funding up to £25,000 is available. Deadline: 21 February, 12pm....
by Hannah Danson | 28 Jan 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Public sector |
A couple of bits of news that might help people on reduced incomes Council Tax Reductions Cornwall Council has updated its web pages on Council Tax, so that it is easier and clearer for people to see whether they may be entitled to a reduction in their bill. Support...
by Hannah Danson | 22 Jan 2019 | Public sector |
Greater flexibility on payments and two-child limit changes as Universal Credit system has a refresh On the 11 January 2019, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd set out a fresh approach to Universal Credit. Speaking at a job centre in London, she outlined how the...
by Hannah Danson | 14 Jan 2019 | Advice advocacy and legal, Children and young people, Housing and related services, Public sector |
News items around poverty, and money-related issues Gas Safe The Gas Safe scheme, run by Cornwall Home Solutions, is to help with gas safety work, servicing and small repairs etc. All applicants must live in owner occupied accommodation and either: Have a person with...
by Hannah Danson | 13 Dec 2018 | Housing and related services, Public sector |
Cornwall Council is about to review the current Homelessness Strategy and would like to get your feedback on what we can all do to improve the way we work together, what the current barriers or challenges are that you face in supporting homeless households and...
by Hannah Danson | 13 Dec 2018 | Criminal justice / community safety, Public sector |
The Cornwall Safety Partnership has issued two sets of safety information prior to Christmas, one relating to fire safety, and the other around Christmas parties. The Fire safety information can be found in depth on the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s...
by Hannah Danson | 11 Dec 2018 | Public sector |
The Boundary Commission has published its final recommendations for new ward boundaries in Cornwall. They are proposing that Cornwall has 87 Councillors, all in single-councillor divisions, reducing from the current 123. Town Council and Parish Council boundaries will...
by Hannah Danson | 4 Dec 2018 | Advice advocacy and legal, Health care and wellbeing, Housing and related services, Older people, Public sector |
Cornwall Council and partners are launching the annual Winter Wellbeing guide, for elderly or vulnerable residents, with advice on keeping warm and well this winter. There is information on insulating your home, saving money on energy, and sources of support. You can...
by Hannah Danson | 23 Nov 2018 | Community support, Public sector |
The Local Government Information Unit has published a long article looking at “A Connected Society: A Strategy for Tackling Loneliness”, the first Government loneliness strategy which was published in October. The article itself is for subscribers only,...
by Hannah Danson | 19 Nov 2018 | Public sector |
Figures have recently been published showing a significant rise in the number of people claiming Universal Credit in Cornwall during October 2018. New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show 9,969 people in Cornwall were on the benefits system as of...
by Hannah Danson | 15 Nov 2018 | Community support, Public sector |
Cornwall Council and the Community Safety Partnership have launched a new programme which allows vulnerable adults ‘paid’ in time credits for volunteering in their local communities. Run by Tempo, the scheme is aimed at people with complex needs,...
by Hannah Danson | 7 Nov 2018 | Health care and wellbeing, Public sector |
Residents-only parking is going to be introduced in Truro, from April, in Park View area, Green Close, Newham Road, the Hendra area, the Trehaverne Terrace area and Wheal Sperries Way. Carers will be issued with special permits that will allow them to park in these...
by Hannah Danson | 31 Oct 2018 | Environment and nature, Funding and grants, Health care and wellbeing, Housing and related services, Public sector |
Drawn from the BBC’s website. Personal taxation, wages and debt The personal allowance threshold, the rate at which people start paying income tax at 20%, to rise from £11,850 to £12,500 in April – a year earlier than planned, and then rise in line with...
by Hannah Danson | 31 Oct 2018 | Advice advocacy and legal, Funding and grants, Public sector |
The following assessment of the benefits of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget for charities is taken from the publication Charity Times, and borrowed from the GRIN website. Taxes Among some of the main changes to affect the charity sector, the government has pledged to...
by Hannah Danson | 22 Oct 2018 | Children and young people, Public sector |
Working together to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in your area Further to our earlier news item, we have been informed of rearranged dates for Cornwall Council’s Making Integration Happen workshops, regarding co-designing...
by Hannah Danson | 17 Oct 2018 | Advice advocacy and legal, Health care and wellbeing, Housing and related services, Public sector |
Government documents have been leaked showing that that the roll-out of Universal Credit to those already on benefits will not be taking place from January as planned. Plans will be published ‘in due course’ according to Employment Minister Alok Sharma,...
by Hannah Danson | 11 Oct 2018 | Public sector |
Cornwall Council has opened a consultation into proposals to raise council tax, with regard to the draft budget for 2019-2020. They say: Over the last 10 years, Cornwall Council has made savings of around £350 million to deal with increasing demands and rising costs...
by Hannah Danson | 9 Oct 2018 | Environment and nature, Public sector |
Green GB Week is a government initiative to promote a week of events and activities that will bring together businesses, schools, colleges, universities, community groups, and charities to explore how clean growth will change our futures and others can contribute to...
