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A new planting area is taking shape at Penmount Memorial Gardens following the storms earlier this year. Chris, one of the gardeners, talks us through the new area and the planting that will help bring it to life.

As Storm Austen swept through #Cornwall, a Cormac team working in Newquay spotted people struggling in the strong winds and stepped in to help. A little kindness goes a long way when the weather is trying to blow you off your feet. Thanks to the team for looking out for others!

How easy is it to get around #Cornwall and stay connected? We want your views on how transport and connectivity could be improved. Cornwall’s Local Plan also covers other important issues that will help shape the future of Cornwall. Have your say 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/local-plan-s...

Domestic abuse isn’t always easy to recognise. #Cornwall Council’s Kerry Whincup talks through the different forms of abuse and what they can look like in a relationship. Support is available through Safer Futures 🔗 saferfutures.org.uk In an emergency, call 999.

Take a look inside the new Kernow Reuse Shop at Connon Bridge, near Liskeard. From a Ghostbusters record to a globe with a secret bar, there are plenty of weird and wonderful finds at reuse shops across #Cornwall. Find your nearest shop 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...

Flood alerts have been issued for several areas of #Cornwall, meaning flooding is possible. If your property is at risk of flooding, take steps to protect it and be prepared to act if conditions change. Never walk or drive through floodwater. 🔗 check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-w...

£100. Lots of council services. How does it all add up? Cllr Adam Paynter, Cabinet Member for Resources, breaks down #Cornwall Council’s budget to show how much is spent on children’s and adult services, and how the rest is allocated across other council services.

#NEWS: A wedding cake that was the wrong colour, contained layers of plastic and potentially had traces of deadly nuts has led to a baker being ordered to pay just under £4,000 following a #Cornwall Council investigation. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Cllr Peter La Broy, #Cornwall Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, is at the Rough Sleeping Summit at Downing Street today following the Prime Minister's pledge to give every rough sleeper a route off the streets by Christmas.

More strong winds are on the way. A yellow weather warning is in place for #Cornwall from 6pm today until 3am on Tuesday. Large waves, travel disruption and further power cuts are possible. Take extra care, check travel updates before setting off and look out for others.

A number of warm spaces and community hubs will be open across #Cornwall on Sunday to support residents affected by power cuts following the recent severe weather. Find your nearest warm space and check opening times in our latest update 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Some households in #Cornwall are still without power following #StormAusten. National Grid is working hard to restore supplies as quickly and safely as possible. If you’re without power, call 105, the national power cut emergency number. For Priority Services Register customers, call 0800 032 8301.

If your electricity supply goes off, call 105 or 0800 6783 105 to report a power cut. Both numbers are free to call and available 24-hours a day. You can also check the National Grid power cut map for information about affected areas 🔗 powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/power-cut-map/

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is in place across #Cornwall today, with surface water flooding possible. Power cuts and road closures continue, and warm spaces are open to support affected customers. Latest updates 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Our teams have been working hard to respond to the impacts of #StormAusten, with almost 400 reports received across #Cornwall. More than 300 have been attended to and completed. Thank you for your patience while our teams work to make the roads safe. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

National Grid has confirmed that several warm spaces and community hubs are open in #Cornwall today, Friday, October 23, to support people affected by power cuts. Find the locations and the latest updates 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Our highways teams are responding to around 250 emergency issues across #Cornwall due to #Storm Austen, including more than 150 reports of fallen trees. Most of the remaining incidents involve flooding. Latest updates 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

#StormAusten is causing disruption across #Cornwall this morning, with road closures, power cuts and changes to school opening times. For the latest updates from across Cornwall, visit our website 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

As #StormAusten approaches #Cornwall, it’s worth knowing where to find help if your home, water supply, electricity or local roads are affected. Here's the latest information on how to get support or report an issue.

Strong winds can bring down trees and branches without warning. Please avoid parks, woodlands and other tree-covered areas during unsettled weather. Fallen trees and unstable ground can also make paths dangerous. Report a fallen tree or damaged tree 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-pa...

If your rubbish or recycling is due to be collected on Friday, please put it out early in the morning rather than overnight, and only do so if it’s safe. Make sure everything is secure so that it doesn't blow away in the strong winds. Collection times may vary, but we’ll do our best to get to you.

#StormAusten could lead to school closures in #Cornwall on Friday, October 23. Check messages from your child’s school or its website before travelling. Confirmed closures will be listed on our website 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Stormy weather can damage power lines and equipment, leaving homes without electricity. Be prepared. To report a power cut, call 105 or 0800 6783 105. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, dial 18001 before either number to use Text Relay. 🔗 powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/power-cut-ad...

With #StormAusten approaching #Cornwall, now’s a good time to check you’re signed up to the Priority Services Register. Dr Ruth Goldstein explains how it can provide extra support during power or water outages. Signing up is free and takes just a few minutes 🔗 www.thepsr.co.uk

#StormAusten has been named by the Met Office, bringing disruptive wind and rain to #Cornwall from late Thursday and into Friday. Expect travel disruption, localised flooding and trees brought down by strong gusts. Check the latest weather warnings 🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

#NEWS: He threw his parking ticket at a civil enforcement officer. Now he’s been ordered to pay £2,270 for littering. #Cornwall Council will not tolerate abuse towards officers doing their jobs. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

What would you need if the power went out tomorrow? With storm season approaching, Jamie from #Cornwall Council's Emergency Management team shares what to include in an emergency kit, from a torch and wind-up radio to food, water and supplies for your household.

We want to hear your views on proposed changes to Council Tax Support for working-age households in #Cornwall. No decision has been made, and pension-age residents would not be affected. Have your say by December 13 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax-...

Our Trading Standards team visited various businesses in west Cornwall as part of a multi-agency operation targeting illegal activity on the high street. Operation Machinize is an ongoing NCA-coordinated project tackling money laundering and criminal use of cash-intensive businesses. #OpMachinize

We’re developing a new Local Plan to shape how #Cornwall grows over the next 20 years. It will cover everything from housing and infrastructure to jobs and the local economy, and we want to hear your views. Have your say 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/local-plan-s...

Severe drought has been declared in parts of #Cornwall after months of low rainfall and the hottest summer on record. A hosepipe ban remains in place across Cornwall. Despite recent rain, rivers remain low and water supplies are still under pressure. 🔗 www.southwestwater.co.uk/environment/...

It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek, and a year since the Growing Up in Poverty public health report was published. Rosie from the Youth Council spoke to Jess about free school meals auto enrolment, which has helped more children access free school meals and brought millions in funding to schools.

For many people, buses are a lifeline to work, education and healthcare. We brought passenger and community groups together with the people in charge of #Cornwall’s bus services to talk about what’s working well, what could be better and what the future holds for bus travel.