Bodmin
Bodmin is a civil parish and significant town in Cornwall, England, UK. It is to the south-west of Bodmin Moor. The scale of the civil parish corresponds fairly closely to that town so is mostly urban in character. It's neighboured to the east by Cardinham parish, towards the southeast by Lanhydrock parish, towards the southwest and west by Lanivet parish, and towards the north by Helland parish. As recorded in the 2001 Census, Bodmin had a permanent population of approximately 12,778 people. This population had increased to around 15,000 by the 2011 Census. The town was previously the county town of Cornwall till the Crown Courts moved to Truro, which is also the administrative centre. Bodmin was in the administrative North Cornwall District until local government reorganisation in 2009 removed the District. The town is a part of the North Cornwall constituency. Bodmin Town Council is made up of 16 councillors who are elected to each serve a term of four years. Each year, the Council elects one of its number as Mayor to serve as the town's civic leader and to run council meetings. Bodmin Beacon Local Nature Reserve is the hill overlooking the town. The reserve boasts 83 acres (33.6 ha) of public land and reaches a total of 162 metres at its highest point, with a distinct landmark at the highest point. The 44-metre tall monument to Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert was built in 1857 by the residents of Bodmin to honour the soldier's life and work in India. For all your house improvement work, make certain that you employ vetted pros in Bodmin to ensure you get a good quality service.