Transport Minister visits Cornwall to hear about bus improvements and project offering free bus travel for care leavers
The success of a reduced bus fares pilot, the Council’s bus service improvement plan and the results of a pilot project offering care leavers in Cornwall free bus travel were on the agenda for Department for Transport Minister Richard Holden’s visit to Cornwall on Thursday 9 February.
Mr Holden, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, is visiting Cornwall and travelling by bus from Corn.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/transport-minister-visits-cornwall-to-hear-about-bus-improvements-and-project-offering-free-bus-travel-for-care-leavers/
Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:54:27
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Someone has died
You can register a death with us through our 'Tell us Once' service.
Find out about the Tell us Once ServiceTheCornwall Bereavement Networkbrings together bereavement services from across the county with the aim of making it easier for those who have experienced the death of a loved one to find support and information.
You can find out more by visiting their website.Cornwall Bereavement Network
We will help with the counc.....
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-empty-homes/someone-has-died/
Last updated: 05/01/2026 08:00:49
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General information on parish and town councils
What’s a local council?
Cornwall has 213 civil parishes, each with its own governance body. These include a city council, 28 town councils, 168 parish councils, a community council and 15 parish meetings. They are the first tier of local government and play a vital role in engaging with local people and helping to shape their communities. They are generally referred to as thelocal councils or town and parish councils sect.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/parish-and-town-councils/general-information-on-parish-and-town-councils/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 13:57:27
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ICT Policies for Flexible Access
This page contains the policies required for the Council’s flexible external remote access. If you are authorised to use this system using an external partner account, then please refer to the sections below.
Partner Accounts
This section contains the policies and rules that apply to the use of Cornwall Councils remote access service which must be adhered to when using the service. This applies to any individual who is au.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ict-policies-for-flexible-access/
Last updated: 29/06/2023 08:45:10
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Discovery of rare seahorse highlights need to protect Cornwall’s marine habitats
A rare seahorse found in a Cornish estuary is one of only a small number identified in Cornwall over the last decade, experts say.
Cornwall Council’s nature recovery officer Alicia Shephard spotted the long-snouted seahorse on a tideline during a lunchtime walk alongside an estuary.
Using her phone camera she filmed the tiny horse-like fish as it floated above the seabed.
Alicia then recorded the sighting with the Envi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/discovery-of-rare-seahorse-highlights-need-to-protect-cornwall-s-marine-habitats/
Last updated: 19/04/2024 08:57:47
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Cornwall Council Wireless Hotspot
Terms of Use
By connecting to the wireless network facility (the Service), you acknowledge that you have read and understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use.
The wireless network service is provided by Cornwall Council and is completely at their discretion. Your access to the network may be blocked, suspended, or terminated at any time for any reason.
Children under the age of 13 can only use t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/using-the-library/computers-and-wifi/wi-fi-acceptable-use-policy/
Last updated: 13/02/2023 07:46:58
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People Hub
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly People Hub
The People Hub is a single point of contact for residents aged 16+ who need support with employment, training, or developing new skills. We offer friendly, personalised guidance and will triage your enquiry to the most suitable support at the right time. Whether that’s a Council service, one of our specialist partners, or an external organisation.
Connect to Work Programme
One .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/cornwall-business-development-projects/people-hub/
Last updated: 10/04/2026 07:08:19
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Discovery of rare seaweed helping in the fight against climate change
Researchers working on a Cornwall Council project to look at the potential of marine habitats in tackling climate change have discovered one of the biggest amounts of a rare type of seaweed ever found in UK waters.
The council commissioned the University of Exeter and environmental researchers Natural Capital Solutions to carry out surveys off the coast near Falmouth and Penzance to assess how effective seagrass and .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/discovery-of-rare-seaweed-helping-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/
Last updated: 01/03/2024 14:58:10
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Garden waste collections
What you need to know before you subscribe
Who can subscribe?
We offer fortnightly garden waste collections by subscription.
This service is for domestic households only.
It’s not available to businesses, including self-catering holiday lets.
Containers and subscriptions
First time subscribers must buy one of our garden waste containers - either a brown bin or reusable bag.
If you already have a bin or bag, you only need.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling-and-rubbish-collections/garden-waste-collections/
Last updated: 02/04/2026 08:55:23
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Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report 2025/26 - Summary
Cornwall Council is responsible for maintaining the local highway network. This includes roads, footpaths, bridges, streetlights, and other features. As the official highways authority for Cornwall, the Council has a legal duty to keep these roads safe and in good condition.
Why this report matters
The Department for Transport (DfT) sets national transport policy. It also calculates how much funding each council should re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/local-highways-maintenance-transparency-report-202526-summary/
Last updated: 27/06/2025 11:58:44
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