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This is the devastation caused by a wildfire in St Just. Good progress is being made, but crews remain at the scene extinguishing pockets of fire. Hot, dry conditions mean there's a high risk of fire spreading. Please don't light BBQs on grass or carry out controlled burns.

Looking for swimming activities this summer? The Time2Move Holiday Programme offers swimming lessons and fun water activities for children of all abilities across Cornwall. The programme is fully funded for children eligible for free school meals. 🔗 orlo.uk/Time2Move_Holi…

A new report shows the adult care sector contributes nearly £1 billion to Cornwall's economy each year while supporting thousands of jobs. 🔗 orlo.uk/Care_Sector_Ec…

Batteries don't belong in your bin or recycling bags. When crushed in collection vehicles or at our recycling facility, they can explode and start fires. Recycle used batteries at any Household Waste and Recycling Centre or at battery collection points in many supermarkets.

To find out more about Cornwall Council's work on affordable housing, please see our website: orlo.uk/8wjyj

The first residents have moved into a new development of 20 affordable homes in Bude. Cllr Peter La Broy has visited the site to chat with some of the new tenants orlo.uk/Vc9vM

Nine years ago today, Coverack experienced devastating flash flooding that left a lasting impact on the village and its community. We remember those affected and reflect on the resilience, compassion and community spirit shown in the days, weeks and months that followed.

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Cornwall's first Dentistry Summit has now concluded with representatives from across a range of organisations all committed to working together to make positive changes. An action plan is now being created to ensure more residents can access an NHS dentist.

Join us tomorrow, Friday 17 July at 10am for the livestream of Cornwall's Dentistry Summit. The panel of experts will answer questions, and discuss the main issues that people are facing so that practical solutions can be found.

Around 120 people attended the 2026 Cornwall Youth Work Conference in Newquay last week. The event was a celebration of youth work and its positive impact on young people, as one of our youth work leads, Helena Webb, explains.

We're looking forward to joining Truro Pride on Saturday, July 18. Visit Cornwall Council's stand on Lemon Quay from 10am to meet teams from the council, find out about support available, and share your experiences to help us improve services. 🔗 orlo.uk/Truro_Pride_SL…

🥗🍔 We are introducing a new process to help more eligible children receive free school meals without families needing to apply. 🍽️ Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4w8iXDA

Thank you to everyone who submitted a question for our Dentistry Summit taking place this Friday, 17 July. The expert panel has now been announced and you can watch the event live as it happens, 10am-12pm cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/h…

Young people in care from Cornwall have created a new poster aimed at helping their peers and teachers understand what it’s like to be in the care system. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3QWGSGS

Waste and recycling will continue to be collected earlier this week. Please make sure your bins, bags and sacks are out for collection before 6am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you for helping us keep our crews safe while they work in the hot weather.

Leaving rubbish or recycling next to a full bin is still littering. We empty beach bins as often as possible, but they can fill quickly during busy periods. If a bin is full, please use another one, take your rubbish home or report it to us. 🔗 orlo.uk/Report_It_6X43W

Planning a summer BBQ before the big match? Don't let food poisoning spoil the day. Keep food chilled until you're ready to cook, use separate utensils for raw and cooked foods, defrost meat and make sure it's cooked through. BBQ food safety advice 🔗 orlo.uk/BBQ_Food_Safet…

Episode 11 of the BBC Learn Cornish Podcast is out now! Radio 1 DJ Danni Diston puts her Kernewek skills to the test with Jowdy Davey, Head of our Cornish Language Office. orlo.uk/Learn_Cornish_…