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For most of us being at home is the safest place right now, but for victims of domestic abuse the prospect of being at home with their abuser will be a frightening one. Cornwall Council have been working with Safer Cornwall & Devon & Cornwall Police to make sure that help is available for those...

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Cornwall Council have set up a new service to help and advise people with employment questions during the Covid-19 pandemic. You can call the People Hub hotline on 0333 0150699 between 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday....

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Helston Community Hospital is to become the Frailty Step Down Unit with the first patient being admitted today. Its 20 beds will be reserved to care for patients recovering from the coronavirus with no further need for acute care but who need care until they can be discharged back to their homes. The move means...

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions the Town Council will not be able to meet on Thursday 9th April         Details of approved expenditure exceeding £100: APRIL 2020 – EXPENDITURE EXCEEDING £100 DD CORNWALL COUNCIL: B/Tax Shute Lane toilets  £     119.00 STAFFING COSTS: All staff related costs including pension, NI,...

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Cornwall Link connects individuals, families, carers, volunteers, and healthcare professionals with services and social activities in their area. The idea behind the platform is to reduce social isolation through these connections, encouraging people to join in community-led activities on-line. Within Cornwall Link a support site has been...

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The following planning applications have been received. As we are unable to hold any public meetings at present, if you wish to make a written representing regarding these application please send your comments via email to porthleventc@tiscali.co.uk by Friday 3rd April at 5pm. Please note that the final decision is made by Cornwall Council with...

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Update from Cornwall Councillor Andrew...

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Porthleven Mobile Post Office have posted the following statement on their Facebook page:   Following the increasingly stringent advice, we have taken the incredibly difficult decision to close until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but hope customers understand the unprecedented situation we are in and our...

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In accordance with Government guidance the Town Council have today closed the following: The Moors Recreation Ground (Bottom Park) Play Area The Moors Recreation Ground (Bottom Park) Skate Park Shrubberies (Top Park) Play Area Shrubberies (Top Park) fitness equipment Shute Lane Public Toilets Institute Public Toilets Social distancing right now is...

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From the Porthleven Mobile Post Office Service: An update for you all, please share to get word around! We are trying to put extra screening in the van for the health and well-being of our staff and customers . We have been very fortunate to obtain some hand gel from our amazing customers (we have...

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