Bodmin
Bodmin is a civil parish and significant town in Cornwall, England, UK. It is to the south-west of Bodmin Moor. The extent of the civil parish corresponds fairly closely to that of the town so is mostly urban in character. It's bordered 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 per the 2001 Census, Bodmin had a population of approximately 12,778 inhabitants. This population had increased to around 14,916 by the 2011 Census. The town was formerly the county town of Cornwall till the Crown Courts transferred to Truro, which is also the administrative centre. Bodmin was in the administrative North Cornwall District until local government reorganisation in 2009 abolished the District. The town is part of the North Cornwall constituency. Bodmin Town Council is composed of 16 councillors who are elected to each serve a term of 4 years. Each year, the Council elects 1 of its number as Mayor to serve as the town's civic leader and to chair council meetings. Bodmin Beacon Local Nature Reserve is the hill which overlooks the town. The reserve features 83 acres (33.6 hectares) of public land and reaches a total of 162 metres at its highest point, with a distinct landmark at the top. The 44-metre tall monument to Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert was constructed in 1857 by the townspeople of Bodmin to honour the soldier's life and work in India. For all of your property upgrades, ensure that you choose trusted specialists in Bodmin to make sure that you get the very best quality service.