Cornwall's response to covid

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Please send all coronavirus related enquiries or issues to Cornwall Council’s dedicated email address covid19@cornwall.gov.uk.

Tier one in Cornwall

Cornwall has been placed in tier one, meaning we are in an area of medium risk.

This is testament to the hard work of everyone here in Cornwall to ensure the spread of covid has been minimised. Let’s keep it that way.

On Tuesday we hosted a live broadcast on our Facebook page, which addressed questions around what tier one means for us all. You can watch the video here. For an update on our local restrictions hit the button below.

Remind me of the guidelines

Visiting Cornwall

Much like summer in Cornwall, the end of the lockdown has raised concerns about tourism and the impact of receiving visitors from other tiers.

We've put together some guidance on travelling between tiers to help keep everyone safe and stop the spread of Covid-19.

If travelling to Cornwall from another tier, you must follow your regional rules.

Read the advice

Shop local this Christmas

As high streets begin to reopen and with Christmas less than three weeks away, we have some choices to make about how we go about our Christmas shopping.

It’s been a difficult year financially for many, which is why we’re calling on Cornwall to #KeepItCornish this Christmas and support our local independent businesses who have had such a tough time already. If you’re shopping for gifts, try buying local first and make sure you share your favourite sellers and makers on social media – it can really help.

Keep It Cornish

Cornwall needs you now

We continue to focus on supporting the care system here in Cornwall.

There remains a shortfall of people working in the sector so we’re continuing to raise awareness through our Cornwall Needs You Now campaign. If you are looking to change career path or get back into work then this might be just the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

See the roles on offer

How clear are the guidelines?

As of Wednesday, 2 December Cornwall is one of just two counties under tier one (medium risk) restrictions. We again want to know if you feel like the guidelines are clear to you?
Please click the option that best fits your view.

Absolutely clear to me

I’m not totally sure I understand them all

They are really unclear

Additional restrictions grant fund updates

We're currently processing the 2,159 applications received for the Additional Restrictions Grant.

We aim to make the first payments by the end of this week and these should be in bank accounts by Tuesday, December 8. We will email those businesses due to receive a payment.

If you don't receive an email this week, please be assured that we are assessing your application and will come back to you with a decision as soon as we can.

For more business support advice follow this link >>> https://bit.ly/3mEQBgA

Get active. Stay active.

Whilst the national lockdown may have finished we are still encouraging people to keep active. If you are unsure where to start you can join in with the 30 ways in 30 days kickstarter.

All the exercises are accessible for anybody and are a great way to create a new active habit.

Text '30ways' to 82228 >>> https://bit.ly/3mFHxrR

A change of direction?

Have you been thinking about the future? Do you feel like a change of direction or do you fancy learning a new skill to keep mentally agile during the pandemic?

Our Adult Education courses are still running and could be a perfect way to get back into work or start a new career. All centres and courses offer blended learning with both online and in person delivery that is covid secure.

Check out the brochure to find something to start in 2021 >>> https://bit.ly/39Ouz7c

Cornwall Sustainability Awards

This afternoon the 2020 Cornwall Sustainability Awards took place, a welcome return after a break in 2019.

The categories included this year reflected the world around us, with a specific Green Innovation in a time of Coronavirus award. To find out more and to see all the winners and categories follow the link below.

>>> https://bit.ly/3giiRDm