Buying an ex-Council right to buy property
If you are buying a former Council House it may have restrictions that limits who can buy the property.
It will also be subject to other restrictive covenants. This means you have to ask the Council’s permission to do or not to do certain things with the property or the land.
You will need to understand any restrictions that apply as this will affect your decision to buy it.
Our Post Right to Buy Policy sets out the actio.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/buying-an-ex-council-right-to-buy-property/
Last updated: 20/05/2024 08:15:58
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Recycle More
Recycle More has been designed by young people working with Cornwall Councils Waste and Recycling Team. Their aim is to make a difference to the recycling rates across Cornwall and get other young people involved in recycling more. This is part of the Annual Conversation, supporting young people have their voices heard.
Four simple steps to get involved:
Conduct a recycling audit in your school- see how much waste you pr.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/childrens-rights/our-projects-and-activities/annual-conversation/recycle-more/
Last updated: 14/06/2024 11:26:10
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Air Source Heat Pumps and Planning
The permitted development right of Class G allows you to install, alter or replace an air source heat pump on a residential property. This is subject to a number of limits and conditions.
Please note: ‘permitted development’ rights may be removed through a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction.
Limits and Conditions
The air source heat pump can be on a house, bungalow or a block of flats.
You are p.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/air-source-heat-pumps/
Last updated: 21/06/2024 13:19:25
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Getting started on My Pension Online
To register for My Pension Online with the Cornwall Pension Fund, we need to add your email address to your pension record.
Please follow these 4 steps to get started:
Step 1: Complete the My Pension Online access form
Fill out the My Pension Online access form with your email address and personal information, including your National Insurance number.
Access form
Tip: It's best to use your personal email address instead o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/useful-links/my-pension-online/getting-started/
Last updated: 08/07/2024 10:59:31
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Newlyn Downs Explosives Storage Depot
The Newlyn Downs Explosive Storage Depot is an 'upper tier' site as a result of its activities. Site operations include the storage of explosives. It is regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH). This is to limit the impacts of a major accident to people, local communities and the environment.
The Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency monitor and inspect site operations. This i.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/newlyn-downs-explosives-storage-depot/
Last updated: 11/07/2024 11:09:29
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Letting guides and documents
Commercial Property Guidance Note
Our Guidance Note explains the process of leasing a commercial property with Cornwall Council.
You will need to ensure you are able to comply with the terms contained in this Guidance Note before proceeding.
Commercial property application form
Property Services will review your application and get back to you within 10 working days from receipt of your application.
Commercial Property .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/land-and-property-for-sale-and-to-let/letting-guides-and-documents/
Last updated: 11/07/2024 15:25:22
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Forest for Cornwall
The team at Forest for Cornwall supports the residents, businesses and communities of Cornwall to plant woodlands, orchards, hedgerows, parks and gardens. We are all helping to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies by planting the right trees, in the right place for the right purpose.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/
Last updated: 17/07/2024 14:25:37
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New food waste, recycling and rubbish service launches in South East Cornwall
Residents in South East Cornwall will start using their new food waste, recycling and rubbish service from this week.
The service is aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling and contributing to a sustainable environment for all.
Cornwall Council is introducing weekly food waste collections and switching to fortnightly rubbish collections across Cornwall area by area.
Residents in the second roll-out are.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/new-food-waste-recycling-and-rubbish-service-launches-in-south-east-cornwall/
Last updated: 23/07/2024 08:13:50
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Vintage clothes business fined for failing to dispose of waste correctly
A vintage clothes business in Camelford has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 for failing to provide the correct documents to show it had disposed of waste correctly.
Paul Woodcock, proprietor of ‘The Really Groovy Shop’ and ‘2 Groovy’, pleaded guilty to failing to provide waste transfer notes as requested by Cornwall Council when he appeared before Bodmin Magistrates Court on August 1.
Waste transfer notes are le.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/vintage-clothes-business-fined-for-failing-to-dispose-of-waste-correctly/
Last updated: 23/07/2024 08:19:40
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Views sought on discounted parking ticket for Cornwall residents and overnight motorhome parking trial
Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to make parking more affordable for those who need to regularly park in a Council car park.
A consultation has been launched today (Thursday, November 30) on plans which will cut the cost of the Council's Season Parking Ticket by 50% for Cornwall residents.
Available for drivers who live in Cornwall for at least six months of the year, the Resident Season Ticket can .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/views-sought-on-discounted-parking-ticket-for-cornwall-residents-and-overnight-motorhome-parking-trial/
Last updated: 23/07/2024 08:18:15
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