St Germans Parish Council
Welcome to the official website of St Germans Parish Council
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Parish Council News
COVID-19 - On behalf of your Parish Council may we take this opportunity to send you and your families our best wishes, please do follow government guidance, encourage others to do so and stay safe.
People can check out where the hotspots are on the government's interactive map here
St Germans Parish Council
Important support
Cornwall Council’s phone lines for
COVID-19 and shielding enquiries:
- 0300 123 1118 for COVID-19
- 0300
123 4334 for shielding enquiriesclinically vulnerable
- All coronavirus related enquiries or issues email covid19@cornwall.gov.uk. (This email address is monitored seven days-a-week.)
Cornwall Council has now launched a COVID19 Community Toolkit.
Volunteer Cornwall is leading the coordination and recruitment of new volunteers. Please see Volunteer Cornwall
Requests for help - If someone needs help either email requestforhelp@volunteercornwall.org.uk or telephone 01872 266988
Find out more about the support available for businesses here:
Business Rate Support Council Tax Support and
Growth Hub
**The Parish Council purchased a marquee and a gazebo during 2020. These can be borrowed by the St Germans community for events. Please contact the Clerk with your enquiry.**
Latest News
26 April 2021 Parish Council virtual meeting agenda
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
The Notices of Statement of Persons Nominated for the Elections to be held on 6th May 2021 have been published on the Cornwall Council website.
The Notices can be viewed on the Cornwall Council website using the links below:
Cornwall Council candidates (we are Rame Peninsula & St Germans)
St Germans Parish Council (click on candidates standing for Town and Parish elections and then scroll down for St Germans)
Police and Crime Commissioner (Click on the link under Election notices to go to the notices on the Exeter City Council website)
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)
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021
We were saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. St Germans Parish Council wishes to pass on their sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family.
Information for High Streets and Seaside resorts for Summer 2021
The Rural Bulletin (7 April 2021)
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
Parish Council Notice of Election 6 May 2021 The Parish, Town and City Council Elections will take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. All seats on all of these councils in Cornwall are due for re-election
6 May 2021 Cornwall Council Elections (we are Rame Peninsula and St Germans)
6 May 2021 Police and Crime Commissioner Elections
Cornwall Council Business Regulatory Support Team are holding webinars as follows:
21 Apr 3pm Post lockdown webinar for larger event organisers (town markets, small concerts, sporting events, etc)
22 Apr 11am Covid 19 Business Legislation Updates and Support
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.
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.
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
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