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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 4h
#NEWS: #Cornwall Council has welcomed a major investment that will help put Cornwall at the forefront of the UK’s emerging lithium industry. The investment will create nearly 50 direct jobs and support around 80 more across the supply chain. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council welcomes investment into cutting-edge lithium extraction
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 6h
Our new Winter Wellbeing guide has launched, full of practical advice to help you stay warm, well and healthy this winter. It includes tips on heating your home and saving money on energy bills, as well as information about extra support for those who need it. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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New guide launched to help Cornwall residents stay warm, healthy and supported this winter
A new guide has been launched to help Cornwall’s residents stay warm, healthy and connected through the winter months.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 7h
#NEWS: Young people in #Cornwall are set to benefit from two new youth hubs after we secured up to £1.5m of government funding. The hubs will offer access to youth workers, mental health support, training, careers advice and help with finding work. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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New Young Futures Hubs will ‘make a real difference’ to young people in Cornwall
Young people in Cornwall are set to benefit from two new youth hubs after the Council secured up to £1.5m funding from the government.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 9h
More than 800 affordable homes were built across #Cornwall between April 2025 and March 2026 - the most in a year since 2019. Some of these homes are for social rent. So, how much does it cost to rent a social home? Cllr Peter La Broy, our Cabinet Member for Housing, shares more.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Residents can submit a question for our Mental Health Summit, which will bring together experts and organisations to discuss the issues affecting people across #Cornwall. Submit your question by October 5. The summit will be live-streamed on October 30 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
Graphic for the Cornwall Mental Health Summit 2026 on October 30, featuring two people and a website link.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#NEWS: 14,000 more children in #Cornwall are now receiving free school meals. A new Council process automatically checks whether children are eligible and enrols them, without families having to fill in any paperwork. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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New Council process sees 14,000 more children receive free school meals in Cornwall
Thousands more children in Cornwall will now receive free school meals thanks to a new Council process.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#NEWS: Our free tree giveaways are back! Collect a free native tree sapling and help grow the Forest for #Cornwall. Choose from six native species at our Back Garden Forest tree giveaways, taking place at 10 locations from November to February. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A graphic for Forest for Cornwall Winter Tree Giveaways listing dates and locations across Cornwall from Nov 2026 to Feb 2027.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Recycling soft plastics is easier than you might think. Just take a bread bag or something similar and fill it with your plastic wrappers, film lids and bags. When it's full, pop it in your red recycling bag or wedge between your recycling containers on collection day.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If someone asked you what’s the one thing that would make your local area a better place to live, what would you say? We’re asking people across #Cornwall what they think is having the biggest impact on their quality of life. Tell us what matters to you 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall
A graphic for Cornwall Council asking for residents to take part in the Let's Talk About Cornwall survey
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What will you miss? A new campaign is encouraging people who smoke in #Cornwall to think about how smoking could affect their future. If you’re thinking about stopping smoking, free local support is available from Healthy Cornwall. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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New campaign asks people who smoke in Cornwall: What will you miss?
A new regional campaign launches across Cornwall today (Wednesday, September 23) to help more people quit smoking for good.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A social housing development in north #Cornwall meant Shelly and her daughter could stay in their local community. Cllr Peter La Broy, Cabinet Member for Housing, visited the development to see how Cornwall Council funding helped Cornwall Rural Housing Association bring the homes forward.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has thanked everyone involved in the safe removal of the unexploded WW2 device found near #Falmouth Docks. Staff, partner services, volunteers and residents were recognised for their work, cooperation and patience. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A Cornwall Council meeting in session with a yellow overlay stating: Cornwall Council Cabinet thanks all involved.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Supt Ian Thompson of Devon and Cornwall Police and Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Public Safety, have given an update following the successful removal of the WWII bomb from #Falmouth Docks and the lifting of the land cordon.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The unexploded WW2 ordnance has been safely removed from #Falmouth Docks, and the evacuation cordon has now been lifted. Residents are free to return to their properties. Thank you to everyone affected for your cooperation and understanding. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A road closure scene in Falmouth with a van, a worker in high-vis gear, and text stating 'Falmouth cordon now lifted'.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The evacuation in #Falmouth is well underway. Thank you to all residents and volunteers for your continued patience and cooperation. All Saints Church on Killigrew Street remains open as a rest centre, with refreshments available and a warm welcome for everyone affected. Pets are welcome too.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Emergency services teams are now knocking on doors within the cordon area in #Falmouth, advising residents to evacuate. Please follow instructions from emergency services. A rest centre is open at All Saints’ Church, Killigrew Street, for anyone who needs somewhere to go. Pets are welcome.
Emergency service personnel in uniform gathered in a car parkThe back of a police officer wearing a high-visibility yellow vest with the word 'POLICE' in large silver letters.A person wearing a bright orange high-visibility vest with the Cornwall Council logo and website printed on the back.A view from behind of a Police Community Support Officer wearing a dark jacket with a blue reflective identification patch.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A rest centre is open at All Saints’ Church, Killigrew Street, #Falmouth, for anyone affected by the evacuation who needs somewhere to go. The evacuation is underway, with emergency services supporting residents in the affected area. Cllr Thalia Marrington has this update.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The operation to evacuate residents within the cordon in #Falmouth is now underway. Supt Ian Thompson of Devon and Cornwall Police and Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Community Safety, provide an update on the operation and what residents need to know.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A planned evacuation is taking place today in part of Falmouth after the discovery of an unexploded WWII device. If affected, follow instructions from police and leave the evacuation area when asked. A rest centre will be open at All Saints’ Church, TR11 3PN. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A graphic for Falmouth live updates featuring an aerial view of the harbour and the Cornwall Council website.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Falmouth residents - please check your postcode. Use our postcode checker to find out whether your property is affected by tomorrow’s planned evacuation 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A graphic for a Falmouth postcode checker, asking if your home is within the exclusion zone, with a link to cornwall.gov.uk
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE: EXPECTED FALMOUTH CORDON REVISED TO 750 METRES Following further specialist assessment, the cordon expected to be introduced tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, has been revised from 1,400 metres to 750 metres. Please see the updated info at www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A map of Falmouth showing a 750m cordon in yellow.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#Falmouth update from Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member for Community Safety. With an evacuation expected to take place tomorrow, please check whether your address is affected and make arrangements if you need to leave. Latest info and postcode checker 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Residents near #Falmouth Docks are being advised that they may need to evacuate tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, as the safety cordon around unexploded WWII ordnance is expected to expand from 300 metres to 1,400 metres. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A yellow graphic stating 'Cornwall Council prepares support ahead of expected Falmouth evacuation' with a website link.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Partner agencies continue to assess the unexploded ordnance in #Falmouth and work is ongoing to determine the safest course of action. A 300-metre cordon is in place while specialist assessments are carried out. It is likely that the cordon will be expanded as work progresses.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Police have extended a safety cordon to 300m following the discovery of a suspected unexploded ordnance device near #Falmouth Docks. Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are on the scene assessing the device, believed to be a 250kg American missile from World War Two.
A Devon & Cornwall Police social media update about a 300m safety cordon near Falmouth Docks due to a WW2 missile.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in the #Falmouth Docks area following the discovery of a suspected ordnance device.
A Devon & Cornwall Police social statement reporting a suspected unexploded ordnance device at Falmouth Docks.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Broken fridges and freezers can once again be taken to Cornwall’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres for recycling. The national issue that temporarily stopped sites accepting them over the summer has now been resolved. Take your old fridge or freezer to your local recycling centre as normal.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Cornwall Council has condemned an incident of racially aggravated criminal damage at Cornwall Islamic Community Centre in Truro. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or via their website, quoting log number 169 of 18/09/26.
Cornwall Council statement on incident at Cornwall Islamic Community Centre
Cornwall Council is deeply concerned and appalled by the incident at Cornwall Islamic Community Centre in Truro on Thursday evening.
Police are treating the incident as racially aggravated criminal damage, and we strongly condemn this hateful and unacceptable act. There is no place for racism, Islamophobia or faith-based hatred in Cornwall.
Cornwall is a welcoming place, enriched by people from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and walks of life who call it home. Incidents like this remind us of the importance of standing together against racism and prejudice and of supporting one another as a community.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Leave only footprints (or pawprints)! This #GreatBritishBeachClean, help keep #Cornwall’s coastline looking its best by taking your rubbish home with you. Want to do a little more? Join a local beach clean at your favourite stretch of coast 🔗 www.cleancornwall.org/litter-picks
A dog running on a beach with a stick, promoting the Great British Beach Clean campaign in Cornwall.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’re taking action to help tackle the housing crisis in #Cornwall. Our Landlord Incentive Scheme helps property owners bring homes into long-term rental use for local people. Financial incentives and ongoing support may be available. Call 01872 324342 or visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/priv...
A graphic featuring a smiling couple in a living room with text encouraging property owners to let their homes.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are you recycling your squeezable tubes? Empty toothpaste, hand cream, tomato purée and similar tubes can go in your red recycling bag. Squeeze out the last drop, then pop the empty tube in your recycling. Check our A-Z recycling guide 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/recyclingAtoZ #RecycleWeek
Two empty, crumpled tubes - one tomato purée, one toothpaste - on a tiled surface with text saying: Are you recycling your squeezable tubes?
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What’s the biggest thing affecting your quality of life where you live? We want to know what matters most to you and the people in your community. Tell us what you think in the Let’s Talk About #Cornwall survey 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwall
A graphic promoting Cornwall Council's Let's Talk About Cornwall survey featuring images of local life, including a bus, tractor, and housing. Text says: What matters most where you live?
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#NEWS: Cornwall’s investment opportunities were showcased at the Houses of Parliament this week, bringing together investors, businesses and partners to highlight opportunities across #Cornwall. Investment could help create jobs and support economic growth. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#NEWS: We’re hosting a Mental Health Summit in #Cornwall this October, bringing together experts, organisations and people working to improve mental health and wellbeing. Submit a question by Monday, October 5. The summit will be live-streamed on October 30. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Mental Health Summit announced to improve mental wellbeing across Cornwall
A Mental Health Summit will take place next month that will bring a panel of mental health experts together to tackle some of the issues facing Cornwall residents.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A quarter of what goes in the bin is food - and almost half of that is still in its packaging. Put leftovers, peelings and out-of-date food in your food waste caddy instead. Find tips to reduce food waste and save money 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...
A graphic showing four refuse lorries, one filled with food waste, stating that food makes up 25% of Cornwall's rubbish.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#NEWS: New cameras are coming to #Penzance town centre to enforce the daytime traffic ban on Market Jew Street. Up to 600 vehicles a day are still using the street during restricted hours, despite the ban being in place since 2020. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You might be surprised what you can recycle in your red bag. This #RecycleWeek, we’re looking at some of the items that are most often missed from recycling bags and boxes. Not sure if something can be recycled? Check our Recycling A-Z for a quick answer. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/recyclingAtoZ
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Cllr Leigh Frost has a message for #Cornwall’s residents - we want to hear from you. Our Let’s Talk About Cornwall survey gives you the chance to tell us what matters to you, what’s affecting your local area and what you think about council services. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#NEWS: Changes to make the housing list for #Cornwall clearer and fairer have been backed by councillors. Members have backed a motion calling for people applying for social housing to have more information about their chances of being offered a home. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
The Cornwall Council chamber meeting in session with a yellow overlay stating: Call to make the housing register fairer is backed.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#NEWS: What’s life like for you in #Cornwall? Today we’re launching our Let’s Talk About Cornwall survey, and we want to hear from you. Tell us what matters to you, what’s affecting your local area and your views on council services. Take part 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
A family of four in front of a Cornish village, with the text 'What's life like for you in Cornwall?'
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s #RecycleWeek! Did you know items like toothpaste tubes, aerosols and food and drink cartons can all be recycled from home in #Cornwall? Take a minute to check our A-Z recycling guide and see what else you could be putting in your recycling 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/recyclingAtoZ
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Voluntary organisations from across #Cornwall have been nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service this year, with 17 groups recognised for their work supporting communities. We welcomed nominees to Lys Kernow this week. Good luck to all, with finalists announced in October!
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Is there an issue you think #Cornwall Council should look at? Our Overview and Scrutiny Committees are asking residents to suggest topics for their work programmes. Share an idea and help us look at the issues that matter to you 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-...
A magenta graphic inviting public suggestions for Cornwall Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committees.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#NEWS: Half of the rubbish from homes in #Cornwall could have been recycled, according to a recent study. Food made up around a quarter of what was thrown away, while plastics, paper and card, glass and textiles made up another 17%. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news... #RECYCLEWEEK
A graphic stating 50% of Cornwall's rubbish could have been recycled, featuring two rubbish bags with recycling symbols.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Cornwall Council has appointed an Interim Deputy Chief Executive. Full statement below.
Announcement of Andy Keeling's appointment as Interim Deputy Chief Executive for Cornwall Council.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we’re asking for your views on our Suicide Prevention Strategy. The strategy sets out how we will work to prevent suicide and make sure people get the right support at the right time. Take our survey by September 13 🔗 letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/suicide-prev...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#NEWS: Changes to on-street parking in #Truro city centre are being considered to help improve access to parking. The free parking period would remain, with drivers able to pay to stay longer. People are being asked to share their views on the proposals. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Applications for school places in #Cornwall for September 2027 are now open. The deadline for secondary school applications is October 31, while the deadline for reception classes is January 15, 2027. Apply for a school place 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-...
A red school backpack on a blue background with text: Apply now for school places in September 2027. www.cornwall.gov.uk
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. It’s a chance to think about how we can look out for each other and make sure people know they’re not alone. Healthy Cornwall offers free mental health and suicide prevention training, including Mental Health and Suicide First Aid and ASIST.
Two smiling women posing for a selfie in front of a Healthy Cornwall training courses and workshops banner with text saying: 'World Suicide Prevention Day'.
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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today we marked #999Day with a special flag-raising ceremony at Lys Kernow, joined by representatives from #Cornwall’s emergency services. A huge thanks to all our emergency responders, including our firefighters and Tri-Service Safety Officers, for keeping our communities safe.
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