Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation....Cornwall Council pays employees a minimum of the Living Wage Foundation rate....The Council is accredited as the first ‘Fertility Friendly’ Local Authority in the UK.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/benefits-of-working-for-the-council/

Last updated: 25/08/2026 16:03:31

Most children and young people with SEND: have their needs met in their educational setting via ‘SEND Support/The Graduated Response’ will not need an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan Your child/young person may have needs that cannot be met by the usual support available in their educational setting....If so, an EHC plan may be necessary....Further information for those without an EHC Plan: Information about Education Health and Care Plans and how to request Needs Assessment  Find out about Education Health and Care Plans Further information for those with an EHC Plan:  EHCP Annual Reviews and Phase Transfer  SEND Disagreement, Mediation and Tribunal

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

Last updated: 23/02/2026 11:20:20

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. ...This helps to set policies and allocations and makes sure that we all know what we need to do.We have been developing a draft vision using:Recent engagement and conversationsEvidence about our communities, economy, environment and infrastructureReviewing our strategies and plansNational planning policy and legislationWhat will the vision include?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/vision-objectives/

Last updated: 06/10/2026 10:22:14

have you overpaid your Council Tax?...have your circumstances changed meaning your council tax account is now in credit?...If you owe Council Tax for previous years or you owe Council Tax on another account, we will be unable to give you a refund.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/ask-for-a-council-tax-refund/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 15:20:17

Ludgvan Parish Council Clerk: Richard HallamTelephone: 07928 813653Email Address: clerk@ludgvan-pc.gov.ukLudgvan Parish CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite:  Ludgvan Parish CouncilMadron Parish CouncilClerk: Jodie EllisAddress: Trannack Farm, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6ETTelephone Number: 07855774357Email Address: clerk@madronparishcouncil.gov.uk Parish CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite:  Madron Parish CouncilMarazion Town CouncilClerk: Mrs Tracey UnsteadAddress: The Town Hall, Market Place, Marazion, TR17 0ARTelephone Number: 01736 710234Email: tracey.unstead@maraziontowncouncil.gov.uk Marazion Town CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite:  Marazion Parish CouncilMorvah Parish MeetingClerk: Mr Charles EllistonAddress: 1 Bosvenning Place, Newbridge, TR20 8QHTelephone number: 01736 363123Email Address: elliston.c@totalise.co.ukMeeting dates: As...@perranuthnoe-pc.gov.ukPerranuthnoe Parish Councillors To view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite: Perranuthnoe Parish CouncilSancreed Parish CouncilSancreed Parish CouncillorsClerk: VacantAddress: Sancreed Village Hall, Sancreed, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8QTPhone: 07704 642521Email: clerk@sancreed-pc.gov.ukWebsite: https://www.sancreed-pc.gov.uk/To view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorSennen Parish CouncilClerk: Jodie EllisAddress: Trannack Farm, St Erth, Hayle, TR27 6ET.Telephone number: 07855774357Email address: clerk@sennen-pc.gov.ukSennen Parish CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite:  Sennen Parish CouncilSt Buryan and Lamorna Parish CouncilClerk: Louise CliftonEmail: clerk@stburyanlamorna-pc.gov.ukPhone: 07756991696St Buryan and Lamorna Parish CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorSt Erth Parish CouncilClerk: Fiona DrewAddress: St Erth Parish Council...Hilary, Penzance, TR20 9DYTelephone number: 01736 763311Email address: sthilarypc2@gmail.comSt Hilary Parish CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite: St Hilary Parish CouncilSt Ives Town CouncilClerk: Louise DwellyAddress: The Guildhall, Street An Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DSTelephone number: 01736 322601Email address: louise.dwelly@stives-tc.gov.ukSt Ives Town CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite: St Ives Town CouncilSt Just-in-Penwith Town CouncilClerk: Sue NinnisAddress: St Just-in-Penwith Town Council, Library, Market Street, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7HXTelephone number: 01736 788412Email address: clerk@stjusttowncouncil.gov.ukTown CouncillorsTo view Register of Interests please select individual CouncillorWebsite: St Just Town CouncilSt Levan Parish CouncilClerk: Jodie EllisTelephone number: 07855774357Email address: clerk@stlevan-pc.gov.uk St Levan Parish CouncillorsTo view Register

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/community-area-partnerships/penwith/penwith-town-and-parish-council-information/

Last updated: 25/08/2026 15:15:30

You can view information for Council car parks in Porthleven by using:  the links on this page our online mapping system - free car parks don’t display any extra information....Use the contact information below if you have queries about them the My Area page, which shows your nearest Council car parks when you enter your postcode and location.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/cornwall-council-car-parks/council-car-parks-in-porthleven/

Last updated: 22/07/2026 09:04:01

An initial check will be undertaken of Council information to screen for any known safeguarding concerns related either tothe individual hostor the propertyAny hosts who are concerned about this process must contact WeBelong@cornwall.gov.uk A Safeguarding panel of Cornwall Council staff will meet to discuss any concerns raised through the initial checks, DBS process or through the Home checks.Sponsors will be contacted by Cornwall Council if further information is required or a sponsorship has been deemed by the professional panel as unadvisable.Property check formPlease note this is not a pass or fail checklist.At the initial home visit proof of ID for the DBS process will be sought.Please use the guidelines linked below for the necessary ID required.Housing colleagues will take photographic evidence of ID check to support the DBS process.List of acceptable ID for a basic checkList of acceptable ID for a enhanced checkIf individuals are not present at the housing check or able to provide

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/cornwall-council-process-for-hosts/

Last updated: 01/10/2026 11:46:28

If you live on your own, or if all the people in your household are under 18, you get 25% off your council tax bill.Choose one of the following options to apply for the discount: I've received my council tax bill, but its not showing my single person discountApply for a single person's discountI am not moving, but someone else named on my council tax bill has moved out and I think I might be entitled to a single person discountTell us someone else named on the bill has moved outThis applies to your main home only.Main homeIf you only have one address, this address is your main home for council tax.If you spend time at more than one address, we have to decide which address is your main home.To work out if you're entitled to a discount, we need to look into your circumstances at each address, including where you and your family live most of the time.You cannot usually get a single person discount on more than one home.If your circumstances changeIf you are no longer the only person aged 18...If you don't tell us, you could get a fine and we may ask you to pay back the discount.After you have applied for money off your Council TaxWhile we're looking at your application, please keep paying your current Council Tax bill as usual.What happens next:If your application is successful, we will apply the discount to your account and send you a new bill.We will check your entitlement regularly.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-single-adult/

Last updated: 14/07/2026 12:00:07

What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan?...An EHC plan is a legal document....If it is agreed, a formal assessment by the LA will take place to determine if an EHC plan is necessaryContent: The EHC plan includes detailed information about:the child/young person’s needs,the support they require, andthe desired outcomesInvolvement: THE EHC Plan is created and reviewed by all interested parties.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/information-about-education-health-and-care-plans-how-to-request-needs-assessment/

Last updated: 01/09/2026 10:24:12

Cornwall Council is committed to the principles of Localism and Devolution Localism Vision and Strategy sets out how the Council will take forward its commitment to the principles of localism in the future....Read The Cornwall Plan 2020 - 2050 Localism is not the sole preserve of Cornwall Council....Our Council Members and staff work closely with local councils and community groups.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/localism/

Last updated: 01/06/2023 09:13:05