Bodmin is a civil parish and major town in Cornwall, England, UK. It is positioned south-west of Bodmin Moor. The extent of the civil parish corresponds relatively closely to that town so is largely urban in character. It is bordered to the east by Cardinham parish, to the southeast by Lanhydrock parish, to 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 inhabitants. This population had increased to approximately 15,000 by the 2011 Census. The town was formerly the county town of Cornwall until the Crown Courts moved to Truro, which is also the administrative centre. Bodmin was in the administrative North Cornwall District till local government reorganisation in 2009 abolished the District. The town is 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 1 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 which overlooks the town. The reserve has 83 acres (33.6 hectares) of public land and at its highest point, it reaches a total of 162 metres with a famous landmark at the top. 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 jobs, ensure that you employ reputable experts in Bodmin to ensure you get a great quality service.