News from February 2021
Please use the links below to view the media releases. The media releases are broken down by category.
Communities and housing
5 February - Older victims urged to speak out during Sexual Violence and Sexual Abuse Awareness Week
8 February - Residents invited to have their say on plans for cycle routes, parks, gardens and more
12 February - Follow the lockdown rules and stay local this half-term
22 February - Milestone reached as promise of 1,000 new homes for Cornwall’s residents is delivered
22 February - Shellfish company fined for using other companies’ food safety labels
25 February - New play equipment to be installed at devolved parks
Council, budgets and economy
1 February - Green light for a new fishing facility in St Ives that will boost direct sales
1 February - Transformative plans submitted to seek £100m from the Government for the regeneration of four town centres
2 February - Cornwall Council is committed to delivering covid-safe elections
9 February - Cornwall Council calls for action to tackle growing crisis in Cornish fishing industry
9 February - Cornwall Council calls for urgent financial support for Cornish businesses after grant applications soar
10 February - Cornwall Council’s ID scanning service helps EU citizens to apply for Settled Status
10 February - Cornwall Council Cabinet recommends budget which invests in residents' priorities
23 February - Council agrees budget to protect key services and calls for long-term social care funding plan
Children, schools and families
2 February - R U OK survey launched for young people in Cornwall
4 February - Cornwall Council appeals for supported lodgings to help young care leavers
5 February - New secondary school for Cornwall
22 February - Are you ready to adopt or foster?
23 February - Are your children safe online?
Environment, culture and planning
2 February - Millions of pounds from building developments given to community projects in Cornwall
3 February - Put your used PPE in the bin or face a £150 fixed penalty notice
10 February - Court orders caravans to be removed from land after Cornwall Council applies for Injunction
10 February - New recruits to board mean a boost for nature and lockdown wellbeing in Cornwall and Scilly
11 February - Warning after cliff falls across Cornwall
24 February - Green projects in Launceston and Bude to benefit from funding boost
Health, wellbeing and adult social care
4 February - Statement in response to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report
6 February - Join a live question and answer session on how Covid-19 vaccinations work: February 9, 2pm
16 February - New adult social care charging policy approved
18 February - Shielding support for new and existing clinically extremely vulnerable residents
26 February - New asymptomatic Covid-19 testing programme in Cornwall will support businesses and save lives
Transport, streets and waste
24 February - Explore your local community with our active travel maps
Please use the links below to view the media releases. The media releases are broken down by category.
5 February - Older victims urged to speak out during Sexual Violence and Sexual Abuse Awareness Week
8 February - Residents invited to have their say on plans for cycle routes, parks, gardens and more
12 February - Follow the lockdown rules and stay local this half-term
22 February - Milestone reached as promise of 1,000 new homes for Cornwall’s residents is delivered
22 February - Shellfish company fined for using other companies’ food safety labels
25 February - New play equipment to be installed at devolved parks
1 February - Green light for a new fishing facility in St Ives that will boost direct sales
1 February - Transformative plans submitted to seek £100m from the Government for the regeneration of four town centres
2 February - Cornwall Council is committed to delivering covid-safe elections
9 February - Cornwall Council calls for action to tackle growing crisis in Cornish fishing industry
9 February - Cornwall Council calls for urgent financial support for Cornish businesses after grant applications soar
10 February - Cornwall Council’s ID scanning service helps EU citizens to apply for Settled Status
10 February - Cornwall Council Cabinet recommends budget which invests in residents' priorities
23 February - Council agrees budget to protect key services and calls for long-term social care funding plan
2 February - R U OK survey launched for young people in Cornwall
4 February - Cornwall Council appeals for supported lodgings to help young care leavers
5 February - New secondary school for Cornwall
22 February - Are you ready to adopt or foster?
23 February - Are your children safe online?
2 February - Millions of pounds from building developments given to community projects in Cornwall
3 February - Put your used PPE in the bin or face a £150 fixed penalty notice
10 February - Court orders caravans to be removed from land after Cornwall Council applies for Injunction
10 February - New recruits to board mean a boost for nature and lockdown wellbeing in Cornwall and Scilly
11 February - Warning after cliff falls across Cornwall
24 February - Green projects in Launceston and Bude to benefit from funding boost
4 February - Statement in response to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report
6 February - Join a live question and answer session on how Covid-19 vaccinations work: February 9, 2pm
16 February - New adult social care charging policy approved
18 February - Shielding support for new and existing clinically extremely vulnerable residents
26 February - New asymptomatic Covid-19 testing programme in Cornwall will support businesses and save lives
