St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network

Welcome to St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network’s Twitter page, monitored by your local Community Link Officer and Cornwall Council’s communications team.

[Prickles and Paws @Prickles_Paws]

Hedgehogs are nocturnal and should only be out at night, if they are active in the daytime this is a sign something is wrong! They may look fine but the behaviour shows something is amiss. As prey animals they hide pain and illness as much as possible. Pt.1

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🌿 The Perranporth section of the Saints Trail to Goonhavern is now open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏇

Following close to the route of the former Perranporth to Chacewater railway branch line, the 4.2km trail takes you across land that used to be inaccessible.

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

📢 Local projects are encouraged to bid for a slice of almost £1.9m of Good Growth Programme funding to help to tackle deprivation and level up communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

More details ➡️ https://t.co/GlqhUhDlRF

[St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network @StAgnesCN]

Give a loved one the gift of company this Christmas. If a relative has a spare room and needs help with household tasks and companionship, then the Supportmatch Homeshare service could help. All applicants undergo strict vetting procedures. Find out more: https://t.co/ksuZrhohpv

[Helen Carroll @carroll_helenc]

Today @coopuk has launched a £1 million ‘Warm Spaces’ funding boost to provide urgent support to local community organisations across the UK, as they help communities navigate rising energy costs during the cold winter months.

https://t.co/NMKp2OSZf6

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

❄️ It’s that time of year again ❄️

The nights are drawing in, winter's in the air, and our gritters are out in force helping to prepare Cornwall's roads for the chilly weather.

Find out more about the work our gritting crews do ⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/HQ1INEuo6v

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

💡 All council-run street lights in Cornwall will be replaced with energy saving LEDs within the next three years.

It's part of a programme to cut carbon emissions and costs, as well as reduce electricity consumption.

More on this ➡️ https://t.co/633crJtclS

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🏫 We're looking for volunteers who are passionate about education for school appeal panels in Cornwall.

Full training will be provided.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/rWns7G15XF

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🏠The first turf has been cut on a new Council development of 11 new bungalows for older people on land in St Agnes. The specialist properties will be available for social rent to people with a local connection to the area.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/zwiWarLZ4j

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

♻️ More than 1,500 people visited Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre in St Dennis and the Materials Recycling Facility in Bodmin last year to see what happens to their rubbish and recycling once we collect it.

[St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network @StAgnesCN]

A30 Road Closure - Monday 17th to Friday 21st October 8pm to 6am every night.

Please click on the link below, this will open the closure page. The diversion routes for each closure are highlighted in Red.

https://t.co/KrIt5xWkc1

[Cyber Protect @CyberProtectUK]

🚨SCAM WARNING🚨

@actionfrauduk has received 139 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details.

✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free).

#CyberProtect

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🌱 Do you have a great idea and need funding for a project to help Cornwall take climate action and recover nature?

We've come together with @crowdfunderuk to support not-for-profit organisations working with local communities.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/lE84PKdPnz

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

We offer the heartfelt condolences of Cornwall to the Royal Family.

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

‼️ There are confirmed cases of avian flu in Cornwall.

If you find a sick, injured or dead bird, please do NOT attempt to touch or move it yourself.

@TSCornwall has this advice for keepers of birds and poultry ➡️ https://t.co/BMEM9fDiAF

[St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network @StAgnesCN]

Opportunity to learn English in libraries - for more information visit https://t.co/wSK171YKuw

[Perranporth Community Fire Station 〓〓 @PerranporthCFRS]

🚒 We’re recruiting On-Call Firefighters in Perranporth!

📟 On-Call Firefighters respond to emergencies when their pager goes off.

💻 For more info about the role & how to apply: https://t.co/fx81BlNNMU

🎥 Watch this video for an insight into the job: https://t.co/yv5pF5IOU7

[@cornwallcouncil @CornwallCouncil]

🏠 A pilot scheme to help tenants threatened with eviction to stay in their homes has been extended.

Up to £5,000 is available to help tenants of privately-owned properties who've fallen behind in their rent and are at risk of homelessness.

More here ➡️ https://t.co/fft6YyZrmT

[St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network @StAgnesCN]

Time2Move Holiday Programme Summer Hols will offer fun physical activities, games & wider activities plus a meal for all children. All children aged 5 to 16 attend for FREE if eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals. To find activities near you
https://t.co/pzR87eVKTT

[St Agnes & Perranporth Community Network @StAgnesCN]

A30 Traffic Alert - Temporary closure nightly from Mon 15 to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 8pm to 6am for four nights (Fri 19 Aug the closure will start 1 hour later at 9pm to 6am.) The B3284 will remain open north to south & vice versa only via the temporary roundabout, at Chybucca.