Problems setting up or accessing your online account
For example, did you use a capital letter at the start of your security answer or your username?...Business rates accounts with more than one name
Each person wishing to access their business rates account will need to register independently....Locked account
If your account is locked please get in touch using our contact form.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-rates/sign-up-to-view-your-business-rates-online/problems-setting-up-or-accessing-your-business-rates-account/
Last updated: 04/02/2026 09:35:12
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Opt out form
If you want to opt out of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), please complete the form below....A separate notice must be filled out, if you wish to opt out of any of your other employer’s pension saving....Privacy statement
This opt out form is used by the Fund to process your request to opt out of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/forms/opt-out-form/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:42:05
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Data protection and freedom of information
In this section
Find out how to make a freedom of information request, how to request information we hold about you, how we use your information and browse freedom of information responses.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/
Last updated: 03/06/2026 12:45:49
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Council tax data
The council receives many requests for information relating to council tax accounts.We are now publishing details of our most frequently requested information on this page. ...This information may be copied, used, adapted and redistributed, subject to the terms of the licence....To ensure accuracy and transparency, users are encouraged to obtain the data directly from Cornwall Council's published source and to check for the latest available version.Council Tax banding rates and charges for 2026/2027 for individual parish areasThis data will be released yearly (April)Number of Council Tax properties per band for 2026/27This data will be released six monthly (October and April)Bands per Parish A-F A list of properties in parishes A-F with their Council Tax Bands.Bands per Parish G-O A list of properties in parishes G-O with their Council Tax Bands.Bands per Parish P-R A list of properties in parishes P-R with their Council Tax Bands.Bands per Parish S-T A list of properties in Parishes S-T with their Council Tax Bands.Bands per Parish U-Z A list of properties in Parishes U-Z with their Council Tax Bands.Second HomesThis data will be released six monthly (April and October).Collection and RecoveryThis data will be released six monthly (April and October)Our Corporate
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-data/
Last updated: 08/10/2026 13:02:27
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Political breakdown of the Council
Find out below how many councillors are within each political party.PartyNumber of membersLiberal Democrat26Reform UK20Independents15Conservative7Labour4Cornish Independent Non-aligned3Mebyon Kernow3Green3Restore Britain2Independent Non-aligned4You can also find out which political party each Councillor belongs to using the link below: Councillors by party
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/political-breakdown-of-the-council/
Last updated: 29/07/2026 10:03:09
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Signs of safety
We are implementing Signs of Safety in our work with children and their families....Our mission is to:
help and protect the most vulnerable children and young people living in Cornwall from significant harm
support the educational inclusion of those children
close the gap in outcomes between them and their peers
The focus of our work is on putting the child’s lived experience at the heart of assessments and plans. ...This is so that their views and feelings are understood, taken into account and represented irrespective of;
the child’s age,
developmental stage
and method of communication
We have introduced Signs of Safety as our core, multi-agency approach to working with families.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/child-protection-and-safeguarding/signs-of-safety/
Last updated: 06/08/2026 07:27:43
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Thinking of joining
This depends on whether your employer operates an automatic entry process. ...If you are not sure whether your employer operates an automatic entry process, please contact your Human Resources/Payroll department.You may wish to visit our am I eligible pages, as certain employees are not permitted to join.There is a Cornwall Pension Fund Scheme Guide which is also available to view.Benefits of joining A pension based on your career average revalued earningsA death in service lump sumIll health retirement from any ageSpouse, civil partner or cohabiting partners pensionChildren's pensionBenefits of being a member and how much will I pay will provide further information on the benefits of joining the scheme.Opting inIf you decide to join the Cornwall Pension Fund please complete an election form and return it to us using our contact details.If you are paying in, your contributions will be deducted from your wages on a monthly basis and this will be displayed on your payslip.Would I be able to access my details online?...As a member of the Fund, you can sign up for our Member Self-Service portal, which allows you to access your pension account details and calculate pension benefits estimates securely online.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/thinking-of-joining/
Last updated: 02/06/2026 12:09:01
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Cornwall Council Rights and Responsibilities
To ensure it is suitable for passage on foot or on horse depending on the status of the path....Please see Ploughing and Cropping on Public Rights of Way). ...NB. if present when the public right of way was first recorded;Maintaining signposts where public rights of way leave metalled roads.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way/rights-and-responsibilities-on-public-rights-of-way/cornwall-council-rights-and-responsibilities/
Last updated: 19/10/2026 09:13:44
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How and when is my pension paid?
Your pension is paid directly into your bank account, using the bank's automated clearing system (BACS). ...Your pension will be paid on a monthly basis and is taxable....Pension pay dates
Your pension will be paid on the last working day of every month as follows:
Month
Pay date
April 2026
30 April 2026
May 2026
29 May 2026
June 2026
30 June 2026
July 2026
31 July 2026
August 2026
28 August 2026
September 2026
30 September 2026
October 2026
30 October 2026
November 2026
30 November 2026
December 2026
31 December 2026
January 2027
29 January 2027
February 2027
26 February 2027
March 2027
31 March 2027
What if I live abroad and have an overseas bank account?
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/pensioner-members/how-and-when-is-my-pension-paid/
Last updated: 31/03/2026 10:14:31
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Freedom of Information Responses
As part of the Council's commitment to being open and transparent, we publish our responses to Freedom of Information requests online....The freedom of information requests have been grouped together under the following categories with examples of what it is included....If you would like a copy of the information in excel format please request email foi@cornwall.gov.uk.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/freedom-of-information-responses/
Last updated: 05/11/2024 12:23:48
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