Bodmin
Bodmin is a civil parish and major town in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It's to the south-west of Bodmin Moor. The size of the civil parish corresponds relatively closely to that of the town so is mainly urban in character. It is neighboured to the east by Cardinham parish, to the southeast by Lanhydrock parish, towards the southwest and west by Lanivet parish, and towards the north by Helland parish. At the time of the 2001 Census, Bodmin had a permanent resident population of about 13,000 inhabitants. This population had increased to 15,000 at the 2011 Census. The town was previously the county town of Cornwall until the Crown Courts relocated 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 consists of sixteen councillors who are elected to 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 has 83 acres (33.6 ha) of public land and reaches a total of 162 metres at its highest point, with a distinctive landmark at the highest point. The 44-metre tall monument to Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert was built in 1857 by the townspeople of Bodmin to honour the soldier's life and work in India. For all your home improvement, be certain that you choose trusted pros in Bodmin to ensure you get the top quality service.