Cornwall’s third Mockingbird support network for foster families now up and running
The third Mockingbird ‘constellation’ for foster families has been launched in Cornwall.
Located in the west, it follows similar support networks already set up in the St Austell area in November 2024 and east Cornwall in June 2025.
A launch event was held in St Newlyn East last month for the six foster families and seven children in care who make up the constellation.
Part of the international Mockingbird model, each.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/cornwall-s-third-mockingbird-support-network-for-foster-families-now-up-and-running/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 10:18:21
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General Public Participation Scheme Privacy Notice
Who will control my data?
The Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294
There’s something I don’t understand
If you need help in understanding or completing this form, please contact Democratic Services by emailing democraticsupport@cornwall.gov.uk
Why we are processing your information
All pu.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/general-public-participation-scheme-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 30/06/2021 14:09:38
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Planning Privacy Notice A for Discretionary Services
Who will control my data?
The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294
There’s something I don’t understand
If you need help understanding anything contained in this notice, please contact the Economic Growth and Development Freedom of Information Team by emailing egdfoi@cornwall.gov.uk o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/planning-and-sustainable-development-privacy-notices/planning-privacy-notice-a-for-discretionary-services/
Last updated: 01/08/2025 10:17:26
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Cornwall Council calls for Government to clarify its position on fairer funding
Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has called for clarity from the Government over its future funding deals ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget next month.
In July, there was unanimous support for a motion calling for Fairer Funding for Cornwall following a debate at Full Council after councillors highlighted high levels of deprivation, higher costs for projects, and rural geography as reasons for the need for a fair share o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-calls-for-government-to-clarify-its-position-on-fairer-funding/
Last updated: 18/09/2024 11:00:01
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Work experience with us
It can take several weeks to set up a placement, so please apply at least six weeks before your desired start date. This is to ensure you get the most out of your placement. Whilst we cannot guarantee finding you a placement, we will do our best to support you.
Year 10 Cornwall Council Work Experience Week
The Council will be offering work experience week placements for year 10 school students only for the following weeks.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-experience-with-us/
Last updated: 20/10/2025 14:02:27
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Environment service privacy notice
Explanation of privacy and the policy
The Data Controller is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY.
The Data Protection Registration Number is Z1745294. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
For further information on Data Protection matters, please contact the Data Protection Officer.
Email: dpo@cornwall.gov.uk
Tel: 01872 326424
This Privacy Notice sets out the basis by w.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/environment-service-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 18/03/2021 11:01:41
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Council Tax 2025
The Budget and Council Tax for the 2025/2026 financial year was set on 25 February 2025. This covers the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
How much is Council Tax going up?
There is an overall increase in Cornwall Council’s part of the Council Tax of 4.99%. This includes 2% resulting from powers granted by the Government to set an Adult Social Care Precept. This raises extra Council Tax to provide much needed money fo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2025/
Last updated: 13/06/2025 12:09:41
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Request Works to Protected Trees
If the tree(s) are protected however you consider the works to be an exception.
For example the works are required:
as the tree(s) are dead, dying or dangerous
You are a statutory undertaker
Please visit our works to dead, dying or dangerous trees and tree work exemption page for further guidance and how to apply.
Works to Dead, Dying or Dangerous Trees and Tree Work Exemption
Request works to a TPO
The following infor.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/request-works-to-protected-trees/
Last updated: 28/10/2025 13:11:03
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Licenses for Taxi's and Private Hire
The Council's Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy includes the Licensing Authority’s practices and procedures.
Following:
changes to the Department for Transport’s Best Practice Guidance
feedback from the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Trade, Councillors and Officers
Differences in Taxi's and Private Hire vehicles
We regulate two types of transport. These are private hire vehic.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/licenses-for-taxis-and-private-hire/
Last updated: 07/01/2026 10:41:28
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Our Projects and Activities
There are many ways the approach will be embedded throughout the Council.
Examples of work to date
Cornwall Council Business Plan
Children’s Rights has been included in all areas of the Council’s Business Plan.
There is a commitment to ‘embedding the rights of the child in everything we do’. One of the four priority areas within the Business Plan is to make Cornwall ‘a brilliant place to be a child and grow up’.
Cornwall.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/childrens-rights/our-projects-and-activities/
Last updated: 12/01/2026 10:06:21
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