It sets: how capital expenditure and investment decisions are made how consideration is given to both risk and reward the impact on outcomes It is part of our medium to long term financial planning and budget setting process....Medium term financial plan This sets out the framework for how we use our resources to support the council's priorities and statutory obligations. ...Medium term financial plan  Financial regulations and procedures A local authority is required by law:  to conduct its business efficiently to make sure that it has sound financial management policies in place These must be strictly adhered to.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/financial-publications/

Last updated: 09/04/2026 06:21:47

Increased demand and rising costs for statutory services, such as emergency accommodation provision, services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Adult Social Care are causing considerable financial pressures on local authorities across the UK....The increased costs far outstrip the increased funding announced in the Government’s Autumn Budget and the additional income we will receive through the introduction of doubling council tax on Second Homes (the 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes)....Our Business Plan is based on a clear mission for Cornwall Council of working with communities for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/campaigns-consultations-and-petitions/budget-engagement/

Last updated: 01/04/2025 14:22:44

A mid-term review of the Rame Head to Hartland Point (Cornwall and Isles of Scilly) Shoreline Management Plan (SMP2) was undertaken in 2016....The focus of the reviews was on the SMP2 Preferred Plan. ...In terms of the planned policies and their associated actions (the Action Plan). 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/shoreline-management-plan-review-2016/

Last updated: 26/08/2025 10:14:14

Personal budgets are designed to give people more choice and control over the support and provision they receive.The personal budgets approach has developed over time....It is embedded in a number of pieces of legislation across Social Care, Health and Education.The SEND Code of Practice states that Education, Health and Social Care partners should set out a local policy for personal budgets.The local policy sets out information about personal budgets for children and young people who the local authority maintains an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan for.It is recognised both on a local and national level that personal budgets need to be developed.Following a social care assessment of need, a direct payment is one way of meeting the identified needs of eligible children or young people.A personal budget is unique to each child or young person, and is designed to meet the identified needs, provision and outcomes set out in an EHC Plan.EHC Personal Budget StatementsIf a child/young person has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan they or their parents can request a Personal Budget Statement....This statement sets out the extra funding they will have, linked to the EHC Plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/personal-budgets/

Last updated: 13/10/2026 08:27:20

They will discuss a Care Plan with you, including things you want to be able to do, and the support you will need to achieve those things. ...After the Care and Support plan is complete, the Indicative Budget becomes the set Personal Budget .The Direct Payments Officer will provide advice if you have chosen to arrange a care agency or employ your own staff....Financial assessmentYou  will have a Financial Assessment to look at your financial situation.Visit our Financial Assessment pageUnlike health care, adult social care is not free.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/direct-payments/personal-budgets-direct-payments-for-adults/

Last updated: 01/06/2026 10:46:14

What happens in a financial assessment?...A financial assessment looks at the money you have coming in and going out....You can complete your financial assessment online and in your own time. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-adult-social-care/financial-assessments/

Last updated: 01/06/2026 10:08:58

You may also qualify for a carer’s personal budget....Carer's Personal Budgets and Direct Payments You may be entitled to a carer's one-off or regular personal budget if you’re eligible for the carer’s assessment.Assessment for a personal budget will be part of your carers assessment.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/assessments-and-financial-support-for-carers/

Last updated: 03/11/2025 09:27:18

Find your school’s planned term dates Term dates and holidays for individual schools may be different from those published on this pageWe strongly recommend that you check the dates with your school or by checking their website, just as you would to find out about how they will be allocating their INSET days.  ...Term dates for Community and Voluntary-Controlled schoolsOn this page you can find the term dates for Community and Voluntary-Controlled schools in Cornwall.Foundation, Trust, Voluntary Aided schools and Academies are able to set their own term dates....However, these dates are recommended to all schools to promote consistency across the county.Please contact the individual Academy, Foundation, Trust or Voluntary Aided school to find out about:any variations to the dates belowtheir distribution of INSET days2026/27 term dates for Community and Voluntary-Controlled SchoolsAutumn term (72 days)3 September - 18 December 2026(Half term 26 October - 30 October 2026)Spring Term (54 days)4 January - 25 March 2027(Half term 15 February - 19 February 2027)Summer term (69 days)12 April - 23 July 2027(Half term 31 May - 4 June 2027) Download a PDF version of the 2026/27 term dates2026/27 iCalendar / icsYou can download the 2026/27 term dates calendar in iCalendar / ics format.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-term-dates-and-inset-days/

Last updated: 14/08/2026 13:54:27

This page explains what the Cornwall Local Plan is, what it will cover and the preparation. ...This includes how communities and stakeholders will be involved.What is the Cornwall Local Plan?...The Cornwall Local Plan is a statutory planning document that sets out the long-term planning framework. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/about-the-cornwall-local-plan-plan-making-process/

Last updated: 07/10/2026 07:21:32

In some areas there are large concentrations of short term letting uses. ...Government guidance Government published some limited guidance in April 2026 on rules and regulations relating to short term lets....You can view it at Letting out a self-catering holiday home in England: rules and regulations GOV.UK This follows from a consultation on new 'short term lets' controls in early 2024.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/

Last updated: 20/04/2026 10:06:35