News from April 2020
Please use the links below to view the media releases. The media releases are broken down by category.
Council, budgets and economy
06 April - More than £116m paid out to Cornish businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic
07 April - People Hub phone line set up to advise people with employment questions during covid-19 pandemic
20 April - Small businesses urged to claim £90m of unpaid grants
30 April - Grants to small businesses passes £200 million mark
30 April - Government must stick to fair funding promises, despite delay to review
Health, wellbeing, children and adult social care
01 April - Retired or former social workers needed to support Cornwall’s most vulnerable
09 April - What to do if you are extremely vulnerable and need help
09 April - Urgent appeal for supported lodgings for care leavers
16 April - National offer day for primary school children
16 April - Bedtime stories return for Cornish children
17 April - Food and prescriptions help for clinically vulnerable residents
17 April - New record label for young Cornish songwriters
17 April - Ways to look after your mental health in isolation
20 April - Story writing competition goes national
20 April - First ‘Cornwall Needs You’ Care workers up and running
21 April - New bereavement support network launched for Cornwall’s residents
23 April - Firefighters now trained to crew ambulances during the COVID-19 pandemic
27 April - Cornish school children record their first song during lock down
28 April - New mental health campaign for young people
29 April - Safety tips for families experiencing domestic abuse during Covid-19
Environment, culture and planning
02 April - Council brings forward support for Cornwall’s culture and creative economy
08 April - Have your say online on how planning rules can help tackle climate change
15 April - Fire service warns about bonfires, barbecues and lanterns in this dry weather
24 April - Fire service plea for people not to light bonfires, as calls increase by 43%
Communities and housing
02 April - Call to holiday lets to follow COVID-19 closure orders
03 April - While Cornwall’s Libraries are closed, why not reach out for a virtual read?
06 April - New domestic abuse campaign launched as cases expected to increase
07 April - Holiday lets investigated for flouting COVID-19 closure orders
07 April - New heritage and community use proposed for former Redruth Library building
08 April - Cornwall ensures rough sleepers are accommodated during Covid crisis
10 April - Cornwall residents urged to report open holiday homes over Easter break
14 April - Thank you to residents and businesses over Easter
20 April - #comebacklater - advice on postponing holidays to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
23 April - New toolkit supports community action during Coronavirus crisis
30 April - Extra funding for volunteers supporting communities during Coronavirus crisis
Transport, streets and waste
03 April - Covid 19 - Update on Cornwall’s rubbish and recycling services
17 April - Council steps in to support essential ferry services
24 April - Government support for Isles of Scilly transport links
Please use the links below to view the media releases. The media releases are broken down by category.
06 April - More than £116m paid out to Cornish businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic
07 April - People Hub phone line set up to advise people with employment questions during covid-19 pandemic
20 April - Small businesses urged to claim £90m of unpaid grants
30 April - Grants to small businesses passes £200 million mark
30 April - Government must stick to fair funding promises, despite delay to review
01 April - Retired or former social workers needed to support Cornwall’s most vulnerable
09 April - What to do if you are extremely vulnerable and need help
09 April - Urgent appeal for supported lodgings for care leavers
16 April - National offer day for primary school children
16 April - Bedtime stories return for Cornish children
17 April - Food and prescriptions help for clinically vulnerable residents
17 April - New record label for young Cornish songwriters
17 April - Ways to look after your mental health in isolation
20 April - Story writing competition goes national
20 April - First ‘Cornwall Needs You’ Care workers up and running
21 April - New bereavement support network launched for Cornwall’s residents
23 April - Firefighters now trained to crew ambulances during the COVID-19 pandemic
27 April - Cornish school children record their first song during lock down
28 April - New mental health campaign for young people
29 April - Safety tips for families experiencing domestic abuse during Covid-19
02 April - Council brings forward support for Cornwall’s culture and creative economy
08 April - Have your say online on how planning rules can help tackle climate change
15 April - Fire service warns about bonfires, barbecues and lanterns in this dry weather
24 April - Fire service plea for people not to light bonfires, as calls increase by 43%
02 April - Call to holiday lets to follow COVID-19 closure orders
03 April - While Cornwall’s Libraries are closed, why not reach out for a virtual read?
06 April - New domestic abuse campaign launched as cases expected to increase
07 April - Holiday lets investigated for flouting COVID-19 closure orders
07 April - New heritage and community use proposed for former Redruth Library building
08 April - Cornwall ensures rough sleepers are accommodated during Covid crisis
10 April - Cornwall residents urged to report open holiday homes over Easter break
14 April - Thank you to residents and businesses over Easter
20 April - #comebacklater - advice on postponing holidays to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
23 April - New toolkit supports community action during Coronavirus crisis
30 April - Extra funding for volunteers supporting communities during Coronavirus crisis
