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Don't lose your vote - get voter ID
To vote in this year's general election on Thursday 4 July, make sure you're registered to vote by 11.59pm on 18 June if you're not already.
And, if this is the first time you've voted since the rules changed, remember you will need to provide photo ID to take part in person at your local polling station.
If you don't have suitable ID, you can apply for a voter certificate, or register for postal voting on our website.
Register to vote on the Gov.UK website
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Get FREE voter ID from the Gov.UK website
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More on voter ID
Your say on Cornwall's recycling and rubbish collections
We want to hear your thoughts about the recycling and rubbish collections and street and public open space cleaning services provided by our contractor, Biffa.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will close on 18 June.
Tell us what you think
Diabetes and You online booking system launched
Have you recently been diagnosed or are you living with type 2 diabetes?
Diabetes doesn't have to rule your life. It can feel overwhelming, but no matter how long since your diagnosis, there's support support and information available that could make managing your condition easier.
If you're newly diagnosed
Diabetes and You is a free course
run by Kernow Health for people newly-diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They have face-to-face courses delivered with GP practices, as well as a virtual option for those who can't attend in person.
If you've been living with type 2 for a while
There are refresher courses for those who've been living with type 2 diabetes for a while and feel they'd benefit from some healthy lifestyle support to better manage their condition.
If you're a young person with early onset type 2
The Diabetes in the Young course is for young people with early onset type 2 diabetes.
People who go on these courses often feel more confident about managing their diabetes, making healthier food choices, looking after themselves and meeting other people with diabetes.
If you're supporting someone with diabetes, you can go along to a course with them.
Book directly yourself using a new online booking system
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Find out more and book
A30 closures for resurfacing work
The A30 between Chiverton and Mitchell will be closed between 8pm and 6am each night from Monday 3 June to Thursday 6 June.
There will then be a full weekend closure of the A30 between Chiverton and Summercourt from 9pm on Friday 7 June til 6am on Monday 10 June. Local access north and south at Chiverton and via the B3284 at Chybucca will be maintained throughout.
The link from the A39 to the north will also be maintained via the B3285. All closures are now focused on surfacing and infrastructure work along the route as we prepare to open the new dual carriageway.
Advance notice of further A30 closures:
* Monday 10 to Thursday 13 June - overnight closures between Chiverton and Summercourt
* Friday 14 to Monday 17 June - weekend closure between Chiverton and Summercourt
More from National Highways
Fire kills: get out, stay out, call 999
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is reminding you to check your escape routes from your home in the event of a fire and make sure you have a working smoke alarm.
Help keep your loved ones safe by de-cluttering hallways and keep doorways and windows clear.
If you have children, disabled people or pets in the home, make a plan now about how they would get out in the event of a fire, and practice your escape routes, especially with children, to make sure everybody knows what to do in an emergency.
Station Manager Glen Beale, prevention lead at CFRS said: “Toxic smoke could leave you unconscious, so every second counts when escaping a fire.
"Having working smoke alarms and knowing the escape plan in an emergency could make all the difference.
“If you have dependants or someone you're caring for living with you, it could take them more time to get out, stay out and call 999.
"Make sure you’re always prepared, your exits are clear, and everyone knows what to do if the worst should happen.”
Make your escape plan
Watch our short film on what happens when you report a pot hole
What happens when you report a pothole?
Our highways inspectors regularly check our roads for potholes and other defects, but did you know you can report pot holes and other road issues to us too through our website?
Find out more about what happens once you report a pothole
by watching this short film. You can report potholes and a range of other issues on the 'Report it' page of our website, just hit the link below and scroll down to 'Roads and parking'.
Report a pothole and more
Sunny spells can pose health risks for some people, so keep an eye on family, friends and neighbours who may be as risk - in particular older people, children, babies, and those with underlying health conditions.
* Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm when UV rays are strongest
* If you have to go outside, walk in the shade, apply SPF 30 to 50 sunscreen and wear a hat
* Close curtains in rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler
* Drink plenty of fluids, avoid excess alcohol, take water with you if you're travelling
* Never leave infants, young children, vulnerable adults, or animals in a parked vehicle
* Avoid physical exertion during the hottest parts of the day
* If you go into open water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice
Today is World No Tobacco Day
, the annual day dedicated to highlighting the dangers of using tobacco, and the actions we can all take to have a healthier life and protect future generations.
If you’re a smoker looking to quit, simply text SMOKEFREE to 82228 to get regular support before, during and after your quit attempt
Research suggests you’re three times more likely to succeed with the right support.
So text SMOKEFREE to 82228 and Healthy Cornwall will do the rest, or join Healthy Cornwall’s Stop Smoking Support group on Facebook
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Thanks to the new Pharmacy First service, women aged 16 to 64 can go straight to a pharmacist for help with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Local pharmacist, Becky tells us more in this short video
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As a result of the general election announcement, we're
postponing the remaining Leader of the Council's Listening to You public engagement events in St Austell, Truro, Redruth, St Stephen, Penzance and Saltash that were due to take place in June.
We'll reschedule for the autumn and publish the new dates on our Let's Talk Cornwall website
once they're confirmed.
Buses, potholes, new roads and the Mid Cornwall metro are up for discussion on the next episode of our Let's Talk About podcast
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Cllr Richard Williams-Pears, cabinet member for transport, will be talking about the council's work to transform how we go about getting about here in Cornwall.
There's still time to register for this year's Cornwall Active Travel Challenge - just!
Sign up by tomorrow (Saturday, 1 June) to feel better, get fitter and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!
Find out more
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Our FREE men's weight loss football league is kicking off again.
If want to lose weight and play some friendly, social football then this is for you.
Sign up today:
* Penzance
* Camborne
* St Austell
Thanks to everyone who took part in the consultation on our draft Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.
Your views have helped shaped the final version of the strategy.
It sets out how we will support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Cornwall over the next few years.
Read the strategy.
News in brief
Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly have been named Local Authority of the Year at the South West Energy Efficiency Awards.
The Winter Wellbeing
partnership won the award for working with partners to help residents be warmer and healthier, in spite of cost-of-living issues, reduce fuel poverty and improve health and wellbeing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
If you or someone you know needs help please call us on 0800 954 1956 or email winterwellbeing@cornwall.gov.uk
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