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Local Elections 2025

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March 2025

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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-certificate or by completing and submitting a paper form to Cornwall Council.

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March 2025

Upcoming works on the A30 at Plusha

We will shortly be replacing the temporary barriers on the A30 at Plusha and installing a new, stronger barrier system. We will also be carrying out kerbing, improving road signs and painting new road markings. This is not the final, permanent solution for this stretch of road, but it will help improve safety for road users.

To carry out this work safely we will need the following traffic management in place:

From 8pm on Sunday 16 March until 6am on Monday 17 March. The A30 westbound will be closed for one night between Kennards House and Five Lanes. Westbound through traffic will be diverted via the A395 on to the A39. Then join the A389 towards Bodmin before rejoining the A30.

From 8pm on Sunday 16 March for five days. Eastbound traffic will not be able to turn right at Plusha towards Callington via the B3257. The central reservation crossover will be closed 24/7 for those five days. Well signed diversions will be in place, via Kennards House junction

From Monday 17 until Friday 28 March, inclusive. Lane restrictions will be in place 24/7 along the A30 between Two Bridges and Five Lanes. One lane will remain open in each direction for the duration of the works.

Slip roads will remain open.

The current 50mph speed restriction will remain in place for the duration of these works. It will return to 70mph once works are complete.

As with any project, dates are subject to change. This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress. If we’re unable to complete our work as planned, we may need to continue beyond the dates stated above.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys.

We'll do all that we can to keep disruption to a minimum. However, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website.

In September 2024, we unveiled plans to implement a suite of safety measures along the A30 between Kennards House and Five Lanes and we’re currently reviewing all feedback received.

More information on our road safety improvements can be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/a30-kennards-house-to-five-lanes-road-safety-improvements/

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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.

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January 2025

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

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November 2024

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.

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November 2024

Changes to streetlighting

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

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November 2024

Local Elections 2025

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A30 Plusha - Upcoming Works

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Transport for Cornwall App

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Are you eligible for pension credit?

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Bolventor - Salt & Grit Bin

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Streetlighting -Switch off is here!

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Ben Maguire MP

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