Cornwall Council wins prestigious RSPCA Gold Footprint Award - 02/11/2011
Cornwall Council has been awarded a Gold Footprint Award by the RSPCA for the high quality way in which the Council’s Dog Welfare & Enforcement team handle stray dogs. The award was presented at the House of Lords by Baroness Fookes.
The RSPCA Gold Footprint Award recognises a range of issues including the treatment and welfare of dogs whilst in the Council’s care, re-homing policies, and proactive action to reduce stray dog numbers whilst providing a cost effective service.
Lance Kennedy, Cornwall Council Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Protection said: “Receiving this award on our first attempt is a testament to the quality of our animal welfare staff. We will as a Council continue to ensure that our advice and enforcement role is carried out to the highest standard”.
Should you find a stray dog or wish to report a problem relating to dogs such as fouling, please contact the Dog Welfare & Enforcement Service on 0300 1234 212.
Queen Drummer to unveil 'The Drummer' Sculpture in Truro - 08/06/2011
The 15ft sculpture of 'The Drummer' created by internationally renowned sculptor Tim Shaw will be unveiled in Lemon Quay by Queen drummer Roger Taylor on June 25th 2011 at 7:30pm.
As symbols of Cornish Industry the sculpture contains an ingot of tin, donated by Mark Wills of Blue Hills Cornish Tin, and an ingot of copper donated by brothers Simon and Viv Hendra from Truro. The copper ingot, salvaged from the SS St George in 2001, is thought to have been cast in 1882 for the Cornwall Copper Company.
The event will be marked by bands of drummers approaching Lemon Quay from all over the city while banging the same beat. Any drummers who would like to get involved should contact Donald Martin on 01872 224735.
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