Local Elections 2025

08

March 2025
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Register to vote by 11 April

With just five weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for the local elections on 1 May, make sure you're registered to have your say.

If you've recently moved house, you'll need to reregister.

Once registered, you have a range of options – you can vote in person, by post or by appointing someone you trust to vote in your place, known as a proxy vote.

If you're going to a polling station you'll will need to show photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence. To find out which ID you can use in the polling station, visit the Electoral Commission website.

If you do not have one of the accepted types of ID, you can apply for free ID at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificateor by completing and submitting a paper form to Cornwall Council.

Register to vote

Transport for Cornwall App

29

January 2025
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To get the most of Cornwall’s bus network, there is just one app you need on your phone - the all-new Transport for Cornwall App via the link above.

It has never been easier to plan your journeys, buy your tickets and track the services you need - across different routes, across different operators, across Cornwall. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or running errands, our app has got you covered.

Key Features:

  • Mobile tickets
    Buy your ticket securely with a debit/credit card and use your mobile ticket when boarding - no more searching for cash!
  • Bus service updates
    No one likes disruptions to their journey, but now you’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly inside the app. Track your bus in real-time and stay informed.
  • Plan your journey
    Work out your daily commute or tomorrow’s trip to the shops. With over 11,000 locations to search for, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
  • Timetables
    It took some doing, but we’ve squeezed all of the routes and times into the palm of your hand! Find your times quickly and easily.
  • Live departures
    Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the Destinations screen and see where you could travel next.
  • Favourites
    Save your regular Departure Boards and Journeys and access them from one convenient menu.


Are you eligible for pension credit?

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January 2025
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People in Cornwall are missing out on extra money they could be entitled to. If you’re over State Pension age and on a low-income Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with the cost of living. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges.

You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person. Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension and you can get it even if you have other income, savings or own your own home.

Link to how to claim

Bolventor - Salt & Grit Bin

Bolventor

23

November 2024
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The salt & grit bin on the bus stop hardstanding is not being used as we hoped. The salt is being removed and wasted on the hardstanding in the process. Hopefully all residents will have each others best interests in mind and this resource will not be treated indiscriminately and only be lightly used as necessary for everyone's safety in such an exposed environment.

If abused the Parish Council will have no alternative but to consider it's removal.


Streetlighting -Switch off is here!

16

November 2024
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Changes to streetlighting

Cornwall Council is introducing a midnight to 5am switch off for many streetlights across Cornwall, to save carbon and costs.

Ben Maguire MP

14

November 2024
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