We recommend you read the relevant local strategy for your project before you apply. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/community-levelling-up-programme/clup-local-prioritisation-frameworks/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:31:34

Local Land ChargesThe Local Land Charges Section at Cornwall Council can be contacted as follows: Local Land ChargesCornwall CouncilCounty HallTruroCornwallTR1 3AYlandcharges@cornwall.gov.uk Other useful contactsCommon Land and Town and Village Greensprow@cornwall.gov.ukHM Land RegistryLand Registry Plymouth Office, Seaton Court, 2 William Prance Road, Plymouth.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-land-charges/area-office-details/

Last updated: 17/09/2026 09:46:03

There is an election every four years. ...As well as being an advocate for local residents and signposting them to the right people at the council....As a local councillor, your residents will expect you to: respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework) communicate council decisions that affect them know your patch and be aware of any problems know and work with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses represent their views at council meetings lead local campaigns on their behalf Community Leadership Community leadership is at the heart of modern local government.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/

Last updated: 05/03/2025 09:46:59

Find out about Local Government Pension Scheme

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-payroll-offer/pension-schemes/local-government-pension-schemes/

Last updated: 02/09/2025 07:54:00

Pensions Committee Under the relevant Local Authority regulations, Cornwall Council has created a Pensions Committee....The functions include the: governance of the Fund management of the Fund administration of the Fund Local Pension Board The Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 requires: Cornwall Council to establish a Local Pension Board....Scheme Advisory Board The Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board was set up under: the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations It will consider items passed to it from: the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Board's sub-committees, other stakeholders Pension Fund Risk Register Identified risks are documented in the Risk Register June 2026 which is maintained by Officers and reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/governance/

Last updated: 28/05/2026 07:19:08

Full Council25 November 2025Motion Support the Housing Revenue AccountAction - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Support the Housing Revenue Account" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.Response - a meeting was held on 4 December 2025 and the matter went on to be discussed at the 17 December 2025 Cabinet meeting.Motion Say No to Mandatory Digital IDAction - It was resolved that this Council mandates the Leader to write to the Home Secretary at their earliest convenience, condemning the Government's plans for mandatory digital ID.Response - will be added soon.Motion Northern Ireland VeteransAction - It was resolved that Council requests the Leader write to the Secretary for Defence, the Secretary of State for Northern Island and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) asking them to address the health and wellbeing concerns expressed by veterans about the revision of the...in relation to the proposed use of rubber crumb as part of the development of the football pitch.Response - Individual Decision Day minutes.Cornwall Housing Limited - Appreciation of TenantsAction - Councillor La Broy to investigate with Cornwall Housing Limited whether they recognised their tenants who keep their properties in good condition and report back to Councillor Webb.Response - Discussions are ongoing.Current House Building Target for Cornwall CouncilAction - Councillor La Broy to share both the letter and response he committed to at the previous meeting (Minute Ref CC/64, point 17 refers) as soon as both were available with all Members.Response - Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.Corporate Parenting BoardAction - Councillor Frank confirmed that she would raise the matter of puberty blocker trials at the next meeting of the Corporate Parenting Board.Response - completed at Corporate Parenting Board of 3 December 2025....the provision of Education Other Than at School.Response - A briefing was provided in August 2025.LGBTQ toolkit link Action - That the LGBTQ toolkit link be circulated to Committee Members.Response - Link circulated to Members.Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeNo actions within the last 12 months.Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee7 October 2025Economic benefits of the net zero transitionAction - Further information to be circulated on the economic benefits of the net zero transition including job creation and investment potential.Response: Local Area Energy PlanCommunity Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee2 October 2025Cultural organisations funded by the Cultural and Creative Investment ProgrammeAction - Councillor Preece to share the list of the 20 cultural organisations that have been funded by the Cultural and Creative Investment Programme with the Committee.Response - List of organisations funded by the C&CIP.How the CFRS

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/committee-action-tracker-2025/

Last updated: 21/09/2026 13:58:13

In March 2023, we welcomed the Local Government Association (LGA) to undertake an Equality Peer Challenge....They also thought that our commitment to EDI was stronger than many other local authorities.  ...We welcomed these recommendations and formed an action plan to address them.Cornwall Council Equality Peer Challenge Action PlanIn November 2024, we welcomed the team back to Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/equality-peer-challenge/

Last updated: 11/08/2026 15:47:25

Elections for all councillor seats on Cornwall Council and all parish and town councils in Cornwall were held in May 2025....For more information, please visit our 2025 elections page.Current vacanciesFor details of current elections, please also view our current elections/referendums page. ...For more information, please go to our web page for the results of the 2025 Parish and Town Council elections.Between the full elections every four years, a casual vacancy can happen.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/town-and-parish-council-vacancies/

Last updated: 22/10/2026 12:40:25

Revaluation 2026 What is Revaluation?...For the 2026 revaluation, the valuation date is 1 April 2024....These new rateable values will take effect from April 2026.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-rates/business-rates-changes-and-2026-revaluation/

Last updated: 11/02/2026 15:59:53

An election to join this section must be made in writing to your employer....If you wish to continue in the 50/50 section at that point you would need to make another election to remain in that section....If you would like to move to the 50/50 section of the scheme then please complete the '50/50 election form' and return it to the Cornwall Pension Fund.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/thinking-of-joining/how-much-will-i-pay/contribution-flexibility/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:21:44