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Community organisations in Cornwall can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support projects that explore the different factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing. 🔗 orlo.uk/Community_Smal…

Firefighters from @CornwallFRS joined aircraft handlers at @RNASCuldrose for training on responding to car crashes. It covered making vehicles safe, recognising hazards, and safely removing casualties, helping the teams work together effectively. Photos: Royal Navy/LA Chapman

We visited Perran Bay Care Home, winner of the Proud to Care Care Provider of the Year award, to see what makes their care so special. Staff go above and beyond to support residents and create a welcoming environment. Learn more about care careers 🔗 proudtocarecornwall.org.uk

You can now recycle food and drink cartons as part of your household recycling collection. This includes cartons used for items like milk, juice and soup. Rinse and flatten them, then place in your red recycling bag. See what you can recycle at home 🔗 orlo.uk/Recycle_More_F…

Cllr Adam Paynter, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “Many households are facing financial crisis due to the rise in heating oil bills, brought about by the war in the Middle East. This funding will allow us to provide support to those who need it most." 3/3

Cornwall will receive an extra £1.5 million which will be distributed by the council as part of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund that replaces the Household Support Fund from April 1 this year. Details about the scheme will be available shortly 🔗 orlo.uk/Crisis_and_Res… 2/3

Cornwall Council has welcomed additional Government funding to help low income households with the soaring cost of heating oil. 1/3

Eid Mubarak! Wishing a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating.

A black and tan terrier has been found in the Treleigh area and is now safe with our animal welfare team. We also have a long-haired Dachshund found in Hayle, and two pugs currently in our kennels, one found in St Day, and one found in St Austell. 🔗 orlo.uk/Found_Dogs_7n6…

Cornwall Libraries have been named the best in the South West at the British Book Awards. The award recognises their innovative, community-focused work and the way they bring people together through reading. Thanks to everyone who shared your World Book Day photos!

More than 100 children’s social workers from across Cornwall came together this week for their annual conference. Held on World Social Work Day, the event gave colleagues the chance to share ideas, reflect on their work and recognise achievements.

The beginning of the year saw an unprecedented number of potholes appear on Cornwall's roads. As Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Transport explains, the picture is improving.

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet met in Truro today, with devolution plans top of the agenda. Councillors also discussed new off-street parking changes, motorhome charges at 10 sites, and investment in the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund. 🔗 orlo.uk/Devolution_Lea…

Cornwall Council leader Cllr Leigh Frost and deputy leader Cllr Adam Paynter talk about today's cabinet meeting, which saw important decisions made about the future of devolution and the new Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.

It’s Global Recycling Day and here's a reminder about how you can now recycle more from home. Film lids and soft plastics, such as bread bags and food bags, and cartons, such as juice, soup and custard cartons, can now be put with your household recycling.

Today's meeting has now concluded - you can rewatch proceedings via our webcast: bit.ly/40E6nxK

We are now on the final item on today's agenda - the Off-Street Parking Order. Watch the meeting live here 🎦📷 bit.ly/40E6nxK

Today's Cabinet meeting is underway at Lys Kernow in Truro. You can watch proceedings live here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…