More information is available on our voting when living or working overseas page.If you are/will be living overseas permanently or for more than 6 months and would like to register, please contact Electoral Services....Our contact details are at the bottom of this page.Please ask us how to register as an overseas elector....They can register as a civilian or as a service voter.If you wish to register as a service voter, please contact Electoral Services to find out how to register. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/annual-voter-registration-2026/annual-voter-registration/

Last updated: 10/07/2026 08:32:38

Link your council tax and other servicesSign up for text message remindersOnce you’ve signed up we will send you a text message if you miss a Council tax payment reminding you to pay, or to get in touch with us if you are unable to make payment.To sign up please complete our contact form including your:nameaddressmobile phone numberaccount reference numberRequest text message reminders

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/sign-up-to-view-your-council-tax-online/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 15:11:00

It’s the quickest and most convenient way to get help.View the most frequently asked information and the solutions for those below.Help with your online self-service accountGet startedMake changes to your accountView and print the bills we send to you online (paperless e-billing)What to do if you can’t log inHelp with your online self-service accountMoney off your business rates billIn some cases, you may be entitled to money off your business rates bill.This can include:Empty rate reliefSmall business rate reliefRural rate reliefRetail discountSee if you qualify for money off your business rates billTell us about changes to your businessIf you move in to or out of a property, or you own a property that is occupied or vacant, please contact us straight away so we can:work out the correct charge for youaward any discounts or exemptionssend you a correct bill as soon as possibleTell us about a changeCompletion NoticeA completion notice tells you when a new property will be liable for Business...If you want to challenge your notice, you must contact us straight away.Contact us about your Completion NoticeSet up or amend a direct debitYou can set up a direct debit or amend a current oneSet up or amend a direct debitAsk for a business rates or BID refundIf you have been advised that your account is now in credit, please contact us to request a refund.Ask for a refundStruggling to pay your billIf you’re struggling to pay your business rates bill, please get in touch to see if we can help you.Contact the recovery teamRegister for an online business rates billOur Business Rates Service system is a great way to keep on top of your business rates bill.You can use Business Rates Self Service to:See full details of your accountHow your charges are worked outCheck your discounts and exemptionsSee when your payments are dueView and print the bills we send to you online (paperless e-billing)Set up a Direct Debit or make a paymentNotify the Council you are moving  If you are already registered

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-us-about-business-rates/

Last updated: 10/07/2026 12:18:33

You can register as a service voter if you are: a member of the Armed Forces the spouse or civil partner of someone in the Armed Forces....You can choose whether to register as a service voter or as a civilian (ordinary elector).  ...Your registration as a service voter will be valid for 5 years from the time your entry onto the register takes effect.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/service-personnel-registration/

Last updated: 10/07/2025 14:22:06

We do this in partnership with Registered Providers  Please see the list below of all current and previous registered providers You will need to contact the registered providers individually to find out how to apply for a shared ownership property in your area. ...1890Website: www.guinnesspartnership.com Hastoe Housing Association Fleur de LisMiddlemarchPoundaryDorchester Dorset DT1 3GX Telephone: 0300 123 2250Email: sales@hastoe.comWebsite: www.hastoe.com Housing Delivery Team Cornwall CouncilNew County HallTreyew RoadTruro TR1 3AY Tel: 01872 326353 (option 1)Email affordablehomeownership@cornwall.gov.uk Livewest  Paris Street Exeter EX1 2JZ Telephone: 0300 123 8080Email: newhomes@livewest.co.ukEmail enquiries@livewest.co.ukWebsite: www.livewest.co.uk Places for People  305 Grays Inn RoadLondon WC1X 8QR Tel:01772 667002E-mail:  darren.dancey@placesforpeople.co.uk christine@southdevonrural.com or james.anderson@placesforpeople.co.ukWebsite: www.placesforpeople.co.uk Perran Housing LLP (Part of Treveth Holdings LLP)  County HallTreyew Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3AY Telephone: 01872 706010Email enquiries@trevethholdings.co.ukWebsite: Plymouth Community Homes  Plumer House Tailyour RoadCrownhill Plymouth PL6 5DH Telephone: 0808 2306500Email through contact

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/buying-an-affordable-home/registered-provider-sales-team-contacts/

Last updated: 21/07/2025 12:30:04

Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available GOV.UK  The proposals included: a mandatory national register of short term lets....Next steps Government is expected to tell us in 2026: their response to the previous consultations what rules will now be put in place how the rules will work in practice timescales for the new Register and the use class It appears that a proposed mandatory register for Short Term Lets will be introduced over the coming months. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/short-term-lets/

Last updated: 20/04/2026 10:06:35

The Council may need the implementation of  works to ensure that the site will be fit for use.Cornwall Contaminated Land RegisterA contaminated land register (CLR) held and maintained as prescribed by: part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.The register acts as a permanent record of the regulatory action taken.Besides the CLR, there are 'Records of Determination' for the following sites.Church Street Car Park, Falmouth is on land owned by Cornwall Council.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/contaminated-land/

Last updated: 24/06/2026 12:10:15

You don’t have to be based in Cornwall, if you’re willing to travel then we’re happy to consider you for a contract....You only have to register once....All documents related to your work are kept in one place - such as contracts, certificates and invoices.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/bathroom-and-wet-room-installer-opportunities/

Last updated: 24/02/2026 15:56:23

Please complete the form below to contact Cornwall Pension Fund. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-cornwall-pension-fund/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:01:48

Useful contacts and support services

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/coronavirus-advice-for-children-and-families/useful-contacts-and-support-services/

Last updated: 05/01/2021 11:46:48