Sorry it’s a long post but an important one. Yesterday, the Economic Growth Scrutiny Committee met to discuss Cornwall’s future local plan and the government’s recent changes to national planning policy and housing delivery targets. Cornwall’s housing target has been increased from 2,707 to 4,454 homes per year, effective immediately, with no grace period to […]

This week, we discussed Cornwall Council’s Workforce and Skills Strategy. While the committee unanimously supported the recommendations within the strategy, we emphasised the need for a stronger focus on creating more apprenticeships and training opportunities for skilled tradespeople to address local labour shortages. The topic of the proposed closure of seven adult education centres was […]

Parenting young children can be both joyful and challenging. Our Solihull – Understanding Your Child workshop is designed to support parents of children aged 4-11 by providing evidence-based strategies and insights. This 10-week programme covers a range of essential topics to help you better understand and connect with your child. Each session is 2 hours long and […]

Parenting young children can be both joyful and challenging. Our Solihull – Understanding Your Child workshop is designed to support parents of children aged 0-5 by providing evidence-based strategies and insights. This 10-week programme covers a range of essential topics to help you better understand and connect with your child. Each session is 2 hours long and […]

Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but with the right tools and support, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Our Parents Plus Adolescents Programme is designed to help parents of young people aged 12-19 build stronger relationships and create a positive home environment. This 9-week workshop covers a range of essential topics, including: Workshop Details: Each session is […]

A series of recruitment events are being held over the next few months that will match people looking for new job roles with care employers in their area. The events, held by Proud to Care Cornwall, will take place this month and next month and will offer candidates the opportunity to meet employers and find […]

Businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being urged to apply for investment support after the Government confirmed that Cornwall is set to receive a further £47.3m to fund economic development from March next year. The funding, which comes from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), is managed by Cornwall Council through the […]

A St Austell man has been ordered to pay £10,000 in fines and costs after allowing his dogs to stray and cause nuisance in his community on multiple occasions.  A hearing at Bodmin Magistrates Court on December 17 was told that Ross Stone, of Coopeage Farm, Trewoon, St Austell, had a number of dogs that […]