Mental health safety plans
Mental Health Safety Plans
A Mental Health Safety Plan is a preventative tool designed to help support those who struggle with mental wellbeing. ...Think of your safety plan as your ‘mental health first-aid kit’....Download your mental health safety plan
Mental Health Safety Plan (PDF)
Mental Health Safety Plan (Interactive)
Mental Health Safety Plan for Children and Young People (Papyrus)
Mental Health Safety Plan for Young Adults (Papyrus)
Easy Read Safety Plans
Mental Health Safety Plan (Easy Read)
Help to fill out Easy Read Safety Plan
Translated Safety Plans
Our safety plans have also been translated in to a number of languages which you can download below:
Please email the Public Health desk via phdesk@cornwall.gov.uk with any questions about using Mental Health Safety Plans.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/mental-health-resources-and-organisations/mental-health-safety-plans/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:41:00
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What is neighbourhood planning
What is a Neighbourhood Plan? ...A neighbourhood plan is a planning document created by local people. ...A Neighbourhood plan must:Follow national and local planning policiesSupport sustainable developmentMeet legal planning requirementsA neighbourhood plan does not stop development.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/about-neighbourhood-planning/
Last updated: 06/08/2026 12:11:21
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Fifth Nation Members’ Working Group
This is in accordance with the Council’s Outside Body Framework.Members from the Council administration were appointed in June 2025:Councillor Leigh Frost (Leader) Councillor Sarah Preece (Cabinet Member) Councillor Dick Cole (Mebyon Kernow)Councillor Richard Barker (Reform UK)Councillor Dean Evans (Green)Councillor Julian German (Independent)Councillor Alan Rowe (Labour)Councillor Jordan Rowse (Conservative)Councillor Anna Thomason-Kenyon (Cornish Independent Non-Aligned Group) – appointed May 2026There are also three co-opted members from Gorsedh Kernow:Ian SalternWill ColemanJenefer LoweHow is the Working Group governed?...The terms of reference of the Working Group detail how the Working Group is governed....Main objectives of the Group are to:Pursue recognition of Cornwall as the UK's Fifth NationLead, promote and celebrate Cornish National Minority StatusSupport the development of Cornish as a community languageStrengthen Cornwall’s cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties with fellow Celtic nations and the global Cornish diasporaTake forward a Strategic Work Plan to address the provisions of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCPNM) and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) and to monitor its implementation Formulate responses to the Council of Europe in respect of draft UK Government FCPNM compliance reportsProvide supporting information for the Council of Europe’s Advisory Committee Opinion on the UK Government’s compliance reportsAct in an advisory role, liaising with the Council of Europe and UK Government in respect of the FCPNM and ECRMLWorking Group DocumentsCurrent key documents produced by the Working Group:Agendas and minutes20262025
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/cornish-national-minority/cornish-national-minority-working-group/
Last updated: 04/06/2026 13:17:10
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Calls for Sites
We are preparing a new Local Plan and are asking for suggestions of land that may be suitable for development. ...Submissions received by this date will be considered as part of the preparation of the Cornwall Local Plan 2050.Help shape our futureWe welcome site suggestions through our calls for sites from all our stakeholders including:landownersparish councilscommunity groupsbusinesses andresidentsThe calls for sites play a vital role in identifying land for:housingemploymentinfrastructure andenvironmental usesWe will use the evidence to support allocations where appropriate in the next Local Plan.Why your submission is importantDue to changes in national planning policy, our housing target has increased from 2,707 to 4,421 homes per year. ...As well as careful design for the creation of high quality places, supported by long-term stewardship.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/call-for-sites/
Last updated: 12/08/2026 16:00:39
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Beach Dune Management Plans
It is vital therefore that the sand dunes and beaches around Cornwall’s coast, that represent some 15% of the total sand dune habitat in Britain, are managed in a sustainable way over the long-term that balances the needs of each of the three distinct functions of sand dunes and beaches that combined make up the beach-dune system....For each Beach Dune management Plan (BDMP) a four stage approach has been used:
Baseline understanding
Define issues and objectives
Develop future management options
Reporting
The 10 BDMP locations are: Constantine Bay, Fistral Beach, Harvey's Towans, Marazion, Par Sands, Porthcothan, Porthtowan, Praa Sands, Summerleaze and Widemouth Bay.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/beach-dune-management-plans/
Last updated: 30/09/2025 13:09:28
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Cornwall Site Allocations DPD Proposals Map
The inset maps also show some of the key environmental designations mentioned in the Cornwall Local Plan.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-site-allocations-dpd-proposals-map/
Last updated: 09/09/2026 10:32:41
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Profiles of Council Directors Team
Including ensuring that sufficient housing is provided across Cornwall.Contact detailsCornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AYPhone: 0300 1234 100Phil.Mason@cornwall.gov.uk Alison BulmanStrategic Director for Safe and Caring CommunitiesCaring for older people, vulnerable citizens and those with many long-term conditions is a top priority for the Care and Wellbeing service, which includes Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.Contact details Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AYPhone: 0300 1234 100Alison.Bulman@cornwall.gov.uk View a structure chart of the team
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/profiles-of-council-directors-team/
Last updated: 16/10/2026 09:19:05
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A vision for the new Local Plan
All new local plans must set out a vision for their area. ...This will be though understanding the evidence of challenges and opportunities for Cornwall.The vision will be a golden thread through the whole plan. ...The vision will set out 3 things:A summary of our challenges and opportunities (set out below)A vision of what Cornwall looks like in 2050Targets and measures so that we will be able to tell if the vision is being deliveredThe vision will be developed further as we collect evidence, engage communities and stakeholders and as the plan is written.Help shape the vision and objectivesWe are at the scoping stage of preparing the Cornwall Local Plan 2050.As part of this work we have published a draft vision and identified a number of key challenges and opportunties facing Cornwall.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/vision-objectives/
Last updated: 06/10/2026 10:22:14
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Plastic plant pots
Recycle at home, at a garden centre or at a recycling centre.non-black plastic plant pots that can be squashed by hand (not rigid) and are no larger than items like a 6-pint milk bottle, can go in your red recycling bagmost garden centres will accept used plastic plant pots for reuse or recyclingclean plastic plant pots can be taken to one of the below Household Waste and Recycling Centres with a container for bulky plasticsBudeConnon BridgeFalmouthHelstonLauncestonNewquayPoolSt.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/plastic-plant-pots/
Last updated: 23/06/2026 09:16:50
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What is planning enforcement
Cornwall Council’s Planning Enforcement Plan sets out our procedures for dealing with alleged breaches of planning control....Local planning authorities should consider publishing a local enforcement plan to manage enforcement proactively, in a way that is appropriate to their area....Is the development acceptable in terms of the visual aspects, the amenity?
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/what-is-planning-enforcement/
Last updated: 15/08/2023 10:37:16
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