Key Council documents
Cornwall Council has a number of strategies, policies and plans that form a part of our decision making process. The Council Strategy and Business Plan pages link closely with this.
Strategies and plans
Gyllyn Warbarth, Together We Can: The Cornwall Plan
The Cornwall Plan 2020 – 2050 is the strategic vision for Cornwall. It aims to make Cornwall a cleaner, greener, fairer, and more inclusive place.
In 2020, the Cornwall a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/key-council-documents/
Last updated: 27/04/2026 10:12:51
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Environmental Permitting
Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (LA-IPPC)
A2/Part B Permits
Some industrial installations have potential to cause pollution. Environmental Protection Officers will use legislation to permit and inspect these premises. This legislation is the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. These are known as "EP Regulations".
Officers from the Environmental Protection team are respons.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-pollution/
Last updated: 29/08/2025 14:10:47
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Be a Councillor
Cornwall Council has 87 Councillors. There is an election every four years.
Councillors have a variety of roles to juggle where you have to balance the needs and interests of your:
local community
political group (if you have one)
the Council
You are involved in making decisions and monitoring a range of Council services. You have a role in deciding how they are provided, funded and prioritised.
The role of an elected C.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/
Last updated: 05/03/2025 09:46:59
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Cornwall Planning Partnership
What is the Planning Partnership?
The Cornwall Planning Partnership (CPP) is a group of people consisting of:
Councillors and Clerks of various Towns and Parish Councils across Cornwall
Cornwall Council Planning and Housing officers, Chantal McLennan and Nic Phillips
Lee Dunkley, Cornwall Association of Local Councils (CALC) Executive Officer and Cllr Peter Tisdale, CALC Executive member
Officers from the Local Planning .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/cornwall-planning-partnership/
Last updated: 08/04/2026 13:41:45
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Voting and engagement
Details of the Cornwall Pension Funds’ voting and engagement activities will be updated here on a quarterly basis:
2025
Quarter 4
Voting Statistics Report Quarter 4 2025
Engagement Statistics Report Quarter 4 2025
Quarter 3
Voting Statistics Report Quarter 3 2025
Engagement Statistics Report Quarter 3 2025
Quarter 2
Voting Statistics Report Quarter 2 2025
Engagement Statistics Report Quarter 2 2025
Quarter 1
Voting.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/voting-and-engagement/
Last updated: 25/02/2026 16:06:48
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Pensions Committee
Role of the Pensions Committee
Cornwall Council has set up a Pensions Committee toexercise its functions as the Administering Authority for the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Under the Local Authority (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000:The responsibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme lies with the full Council.
They have delegated responsibility to the Pensions Committee.
Responsibilit.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/governance/pensions-committee/
Last updated: 12/02/2026 09:48:28
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Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment 2011
The European Floods Directive places duties on the Environment Agency and local authorities to prepare flood risk assessments.(Directive 2007/60/EC on the assessment and management of flood risks)
The Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) is a requirement of the Flood Risk Regulations (2009). It covers many principles of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010). Under the Act, Cornwall Council is the Lead Local F.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/preliminary-flood-risk-assessment-2011/
Last updated: 22/08/2025 13:18:31
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Minerals Monitoring
Local Aggregate Assessment
The Council is required to prepare a Local Aggregate Assessment to monitor aggregate production and reserves. The Local Aggregate Assessment establishes the adequacy of the supply of aggregates in Cornwall. The Local Aggregates Assessment for Cornwall is prepared in consultation with members of the South West Aggregates Working Party (SWAWP) in accordance with Government guidelines.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/minerals-monitoring/
Last updated: 23/09/2021 15:51:41
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Result for North Cornwall constituency - 4 July 2024
Candidate
Description
Votes
Elected
FARRELL, Sarah Michelle
Heritage Party - Keep OurCountryside Green
277
HARRIS, Robyn Sara (commonly known as Robyn HARRIS)
Labour Party
2,958
MAGUIRE, Benedict (commonly known as Ben MAGUIRE)
Liberal Democrats
24,094
ELECTED
MANN, Scott Leslie
The Conservative Party candidate
14,137
O`CONNOR, Rowland
Reform UK
8,444
SYMONDS, Lance Benjamin Scott (commonly known as L.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2024-parliamentary-election-4th-july-2024/result-for-north-cornwall-constituency-4-july-2024/
Last updated: 09/07/2024 14:28:31
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Planning information for residents of Cornwall
If you live in Cornwall you may be interested in planning matters in your area. Find out about:
the planning applications
the planning process and
what you need to do before making a planning application.
Planning in your area
Our Online planning register page includes instructions on how to get information on planning proposals for:
specific proposals or applications
specific local or postcode areas
sent direct to yo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/planning-information-for-residents-of-cornwall/
Last updated: 29/01/2025 14:56:04
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