Bodmin
Bodmin is a civil parish and main town in Cornwall, England, UK. It's situated south-west of Bodmin Moor. The scale of the civil parish corresponds relatively closely to that of the town so is mostly urban in character. It is bordered towards the east by Cardinham parish, to the southeast by Lanhydrock parish, to the southwest and west by Lanivet parish, and to the north by Helland parish. As per the 2001 Census, Bodmin had a population of approximately 12,778 individuals. This population had increased to around 14,916 by the 2011 Census. The town used to be 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 until local government reorganisation in 2009 abolished the District. The town is part of the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency. Bodmin Town Council is made up of sixteen councillors who are elected to each serve a term of 4 years. Every year, the Council elects one 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 overlooking the town. The reserve boasts 83 acres (33.6 hectares) of public land and at its highest point, it reaches a total of 162 metres with a distinct landmark at the highest point. The 44-metre tall monument to Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert was constructed in 1857 by the residents of Bodmin to honour the soldier's life and work in India. For all your home upgrades, make sure that you pick trusted professionals in Bodmin to ensure you get the top quality service.