News around housing and homelessness
News around housing and homelessness – Council budgets stretched around temporary accommodation, Bedroom Tax ruled illegal for some, and Pet Bans to be removed for tenants.
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.
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.
Cornwall Community Governance Review consultation update
Cornwall Council’s Community Governance Review enters its final consultation phase. Make sure you know the plans for your area, and have your say.
Charity Commission updates
The Charity Commission has published new guidance around reporting major incidents, although commentators say that it adds nothing to previous guidance.
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,...Some mental health services transferring to CPFT
Support services for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, including talking therapies, will transfer to Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust from 1 April 2020.
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.
Cabinet reshuffle post election
Who’s Who in Boris Johnson’s Cabinet – i.e. who you should be writing to if you want to make someone aware of an issue in your world.
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
Commissioning questionnaire – urgent response needed
Urgent request for responses to a short VSF questionnaire on Cornwall Council commissioning and procurement practices – deadline Thursday 9th Jan. Please help!
Have your say on Cornwall Council’s Budget for 2020/21
Have your say on Cornwall Council’s budget and spending priorities for 2020/21. Consultation event and online responses possible.
Christmas rubbish and recycling collections
Christmas waste and recycling collections, plus notes on what can be recycled, and how to reduce waste this Christmas.
Government grant opportunities
The Government’s Rural Development Programme for England is open for new applications, especially for not-for-profits in the rural tourism infrastructure category.
Election reaction
Find a full list of the new Cornwall MPs, plus contact details, as well as the reaction of the charity sector to the election results.
Benefits payments dates for Christmas and New Year
Some types of benefits will be paid early over Christmas and New Year, but this varies depending on the type of benefits. Check our handy list to find out what’s due when.
Every Mind Matters NHS resource
Public Health England has launched Every Mind Matters, a mental health resource, to help everyone make small changes to feel better and healthier every day.
Election manifestos in Easy Read
Another election update, with manifestos from the parties standing in Cornwall, including Easy Read versions where available. Plus a list of all the candidates.
Inquiry into the private rented sector
Cornwall Council is holding a Private Rented Sector Inquiry, inviting residents and organisations to share their views around raising the standards within the private rented sector.