Cornwall Council, GB

Cornwall Council, GB SMOKEFREE text service helps residents with their smoking cessation efforts

Local residents interested in quitting smoking texted SMOKEFREE to 82228. The Healthy Cornwall sent encouraging follow-up messages throughout January 2023. These messages included referrals to local cessation resources and reminders of the health benefits of cessation. Participants were referred to the NHS Quit Smoking mobile app and an online calculator showing estimated savings from eliminating cigarette purchases.

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Cornwall Council, GB brings Newquay Futures development project to life with a VR experience

The Newquay Futures project proposes active travel infrastructure and new community spaces for the coastal town. Cornwall Council and Digital Urban incorporated these proposals into a virtual reality version of Newquay. This VR experience includes 360-degree images, city sounds, and virtual neighbors viewed from a cyclist's perspective. Cornwall residents provide feedback after their VR experiences at three community events.

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Cornwall Council, GB monitors the impacts of tailpipe emissions on indoor air quality in Tideford

The village was selected due to above-average air pollutant levels during COVID-19 lockdowns that depressed vehicle traffic. Twelves homes along the A38 received indoor air purifiers for the two-year pilot. Cornwall Council will compare air quality levels between the pilot group and other homes along the busy road. Council officials are communicating pilot results to National Highways with the goal of shaping future road work toward healthier outcomes.

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Cornwall Council, GB supports the mental health of social carers with Care Coins program

Council leaders partnered with Red Umbrella and Care Coins in response to increased carer stress during the pandemic. Social care personnel from nurses to maintenance workers receive free Care Coins. Each Care Coin can be redeemed for mental health first aid training and one-on-one counseling. Managers can book group counseling for their teams using their Coins allotment. Red Umbrella provides virtual counseling customized to each user's needs.

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Cornwall Council, GB converts disused industrial site into sustainable transitional housing

Modular home firm Zed Pods designed 10 permanent units for the Cowlins Mill site in Pool. Each home includes modern amenities with aesthetic nods to the village's mining history. Solar panels power water heating and climate control capabilities with minimal costs or emissions. A dedicated path from the community to the village encourages active travel among residents. Cornwall Council will use this development to serve people moving from homelessness to permanent housing.

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Cornwall Council, GB anticipates policy challenges with Climate Change and Health Tool

Workshops with stakeholders like Cornwall Rural Community Charity and Public Health England shaped the tool's early development. Council officials and the University of Exeter are incorporating feedback into the proof of concept ahead of the COP26 conference in November 2021. Tool users will receive recommendations and estimated impacts based on local climate projections. The Climate Change and Health Tool produces reports customized to policymaking realities.

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Cornwall Council, GB converts public lands into wildlife areas with Making Space for Nature

The two-year project creates habitats for beneficial species on underutilized land. Council officials, the University of Exeter, and local groups chose spaces for improvements in seven towns. Selected parks, traffic verges, and non-playable areas of recreation grounds will welcome birds and insects. Making Space for Nature combines wildflower patches and native tree plantings with interactive signage that demonstrates the benefits of biodiversity to visitors.

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