Welcome to the official website for St Germans Parish Council

Latest statement on trains _{(13 May 2021)}

17 May 2021 Annual Council meeting agenda - Please note we are returning to physical meetings 6.30pm at the Eliot hall St Germans. The public are welcome adhering to Covid rules - if you have an issue but are unable to attend please email clerk@stgermansparishcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 07845130596 before 17th May and we will assist. (People attending will be required to take appropriate precautions that include the wearing of face masks, sanitising hands and maintaining social distance).

The Rural Bulletin _{(12 May 2021)}

Forest for Cornwall newsletter _{(May 2021)}

Making space for nature _{(May 2021)}

National Express calling at Tideford _{(from Monday 21 June 2021 for a trial period)}

Free flow tests available in Liskeard

Property Flood Resilience Workshop _{(Tuesday 6th July)}

Railway update

Road closure - B3249 to Crift Lane, Trerulefoot 10-22 May 2021 Network Rail work

RECYCLING drop off point for lots of items not taken at kerbside (click on link to see items) - Eliot Arms Car Park St Germans Sunday 16 May 10.30-11.30

Tamara Landscape Partnership Launch & Tamar Valley AONB Annual Forum - Wednesday 19th May 2021

Latest transport updates for South East Cornwall _{(as at 17 April 2021)}

Citizens Advice Spring 2021 newsletter

Sustainable Food Cornwall are running this survey _{(They are seeking guidance, ideas and evidence to help shape a more sustainable food system for Cornwall. It should take around 7-8 minutes and your help would be gratefully received)}

Information for High Streets and Seaside resorts for Summer 2021

Tamar Valley news bulletin

Nature in Cornwall Survey

Forest for Cornwall

Please note its still possible to submit your CENSUS form. Access the link here to request a new unique access code _{(30 March 2021)}

Tamar Bridge resurfacing work April - September 2021

What is a Parish Council?

Plymouth City bus timetable _{(and type in your village in the service finder box)}

Extra funds available in Cornwall addressing climate emergency

Green Cornwall - Do you have a great idea that could make Cornwall greener? Tell us in 100 words about your potential Crowdfunder project and enter an exciting competition

Don't forget Cornwall libraries are still open for a click and collect service.

Business Regulatory Support (from Cornwall Council) for the business community

Forest for Cornwall - Look at St Germans Parish's Tree canopy 15%. Ideas for increasing contact the Clerk

Localism Vision and Strategy Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council has declared a Climate Emergency and Cornwall Climate Group have circulated this film highlighting issues in Cornwall.

How to contact the Police

Cornwall Wildlife Trust: Emergency Appeal

Defibrillator overview - Restart a heart

Cormac Highways and Environment update

Please contact clerk@stgermansparishcouncil.gov.uk if you think your road salt bin needs replenishing.

Ash dieback information

Roadside hedge and tree management fact sheet from Cormac _{(Feb 2021)}

Parking charges suspended in all Council car parks until end of lockdown

For South East Cornwall residents the NHS has announced the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine at Pensilva practice. Please see the below links to providers in Cornwall, all of which are available for the public to request help or volunteer: Support services NHS Or Volunteer Cornwall Or Age UK Cornwall

_{Updated guidelines on Treland Playpark, St Germans (which remains open)}

_{BEWARE of FAKE NHS Covid-19 vaccine text alerts -} the texts appear to be from the NHS and states the recepient is eligible to receive the vaccine. You are then asked to click on a link to an application form. STOP! The webpage is very similar to the NHS. Remember the NHS will NEVER ask for your payment details.

Covid-19 Information Packs to support communities

Residents in St Germans Parish may receive a letter from CORMAC about raising awareness of the disease ash dieback in ash trees. If you have ash trees on your property please take note of the letter and your responsibilities. Thank you. Also see 2 specific links below:

Information on managing your trees from Cornwall Council here

Information from Cornwall Council on ash dieback here

Latest statistics for St Germans is we are only recycling 28.81% of our waste. 22% of whats put in the weekly black bin bags is actually recyclable at the kerbside with 43% being genuine waste. In light of the Climate Crisis, can we try to do more to recycle. If you need help with what can be recycled use Cornwall Councils A-Z look up what can be recycled (search by item)

Latest updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Carbon neutral Cornwall 2030 HIVE _{(Watch the replay. Enter email address and then choose from the Schedule, top left of the screen).}

Cornwall Council Information about Coronavirus

Free support for businesses in Cornwall

SUEZ offering free recycling plant tours

Cornwall Community Flood Forum Annual Conference ^{(Friday 6 November 2020)}

Community resilience fund from the Police

Please respect the countryside code

8 day speed results on Church Street St Germans

Be#ScamAware

Cornwall Community Foundation Funding available

Adult Social Care - key links to support for all members of the public

Adult Social Care - key links to support for people with health and wellbeing needs

Adult Social Care - key links to support for people with specialist needs

Cornwall Council Covid-19 Business Support Package

Grants available _{(through Cornwall Council)}

If you know of any local organisation, group of volunteers or individuals with time and/or skills, please ask them to register with Volunteer Cornwall who is coordinating the local response in helping those in need of support during Covid-19.

Carbon neutral Cornwall 2030 Climate emergency

Government support for employers

Coronavirus Awareness