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Local developments and regeneration

by Hannah Danson | 26 Jan 2021 | Employment and skills, Environment and nature, Housing and related services, Public sector | 0 comments

A quick round-up of projects and schemes that have been given the go-ahead, or awarded funding lately including workspace centres in Penzance, Liskeard and Hayle, renewables generation and community centre expansion near Truro, and 14 small green schemes across Cornwall.

Environment and Culture update

by Hannah Danson | 12 Jan 2021 | Culture and recreation, Environment and nature | 0 comments

Two environment-related consultations from Cornwall Council, plus a good news story on the Camel River, and a new Mining World Heritage Site website.

Green update

by Hannah Danson | 8 Dec 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

Green update, recognising 2 VCSE organisations in the Cornwall Sustainability Awards, plus Cornwall Council’s green newsletter.

Autumn Seed Search

Autumn Seed Search

by Hannah Danson | 9 Oct 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

Get your wellies on and take part in the Autumn Seed Search, to grow trees for the Forest for Cornwall. A great activity for Winter Workforce Wellbeing as well!

Green news

by Hannah Danson | 6 Oct 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

Find out about the new Green Homes Grants for residential property owners, banning plastic straws, a new standard for biodegradable plastic, and families becoming greener in lockdown.

Director of Public Health annual report

by Hannah Danson | 22 Sep 2020 | Environment and nature, Health care and wellbeing, Public sector | 0 comments

Cornwall’s Director of Public Health has published her annual report, focussing on Planetary Health.

Bad news for nature conservation

by Hannah Danson | 17 Sep 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

Three recently published reports show that nature conservation and environmental protection have a long way to go, to protect endangered species and habitats.

Climate Emergency Community Funds launched

by Hannah Danson | 15 Sep 2020 | Environment and nature, Funding and grants | 0 comments

Cornwall Council is offering match funding through Crowdfunder for projects in local communities which tackle the Climate Emergency. What can you do near you?

Making space for Nature

by Hannah Danson | 21 Aug 2020 | Environment and nature, Public sector | 0 comments

Cornwall Council’s Making Space for Nature programme is bringing green to towns across Cornwall. Find out what’s happening near you.

Summer activities for families

by Hannah Danson | 14 Aug 2020 | Children and young people, Environment and nature | 0 comments

For a list of free or low-cost activities to do this summer, visit @TFFCornwall or click here & download their free booklet. Families living in Cornwall can apply for funding. Get outside and meet new people.

FREE trees for schools and environmental pages

by Hannah Danson | 31 Jul 2020 | Environment and nature, Public sector | 0 comments

Fight climate change by planting trees – and get hold of trees and funding for tree-planting via a helpful list provided by Cornwall Council.

Funding for organisations (2 July)

by Hannah Danson | 2 Jul 2020 | Children and young people, Environment and nature, Equality and diversity, Funding and grants | 0 comments

Funding resources – creating entrepreneurs in S & E Cornwall, for children, homeless, equine and animal welfare, suicide prevention, innovative community projects and around human rights.

More funding opportunities (June 24)

by Hannah Danson | 24 Jun 2020 | Children and young people, Community support, Environment and nature, Funding and grants, Housing and related services | 0 comments

New funding – for COVID-19-related welfare support (with short deadlines), and others around welfare, support for vulnerable groups, and heritage preservation. Plus Future for Nature competition.

Non covid-related funding (June 11)

by Hannah Danson | 11 Jun 2020 | Children and young people, Disability, Environment and nature, Funding and grants | 0 comments

Non-covid-related funding opportunities for organisations working with people with disabilities, housing, planting trees, and rehoming pets

Activities to help people connect with nature

by Claire Watkins | 21 Apr 2020 | Children and young people, Environment and nature, Health care and wellbeing | 0 comments

The Sensory Trust have a variety of activities on their website to help people connect to nature and support their mental health and wellbeing.

Ending the throwaway culture?

by Hannah Danson | 23 Mar 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

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

by Claire Watkins | 2 Mar 2020 | Environment and nature, VSF news | 0 comments

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

by Hannah Danson | 2 Mar 2020 | Environment and nature | 0 comments

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

by Hannah Danson | 28 Feb 2020 | Children and young people, Education and training, Environment and nature, Health care and wellbeing, Housing and related services, Public sector | 0 comments

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

by Hannah Danson | 26 Feb 2020 | Children and young people, Community support, Disability, Environment and nature, Equality and diversity, Health care and wellbeing | 0 comments

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!

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