Good Growth funding available to help businesses grow
The Growth Hub has launched another round of grant funding for businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, thanks to the Good Growth Programme.
The funding is available to enterprises with the ambition and capacity to grow, to improve their productivity and competitiveness. The scheme also aims to stimulate innovation and support the development of high-quality, well-paid employment.
The Growth Hub Business Grant S.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-funding-available-to-help-businesses-grow/
Last updated: 30/01/2025 15:57:15
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Fostering support
Some of our foster carers tell us what it's like to be a fosterer and the difference it can make
Watch our short filmsWe offer the best support in Cornwall to our foster carers. Our support team is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year. The support available includes:
health specialists
youth workers
educational psychology professionals
This means that there is always a member of the Fostering Team for you to talk to, and tha.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/adoption-and-fostering-in-cornwall-and-the-isles-of-scilly/foster/fostering-support/
Last updated: 04/02/2025 21:02:42
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Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
What is the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)?
TheSHLAA is a study to identify all available sites within Cornwall which have the potential for future housing development. Its primary role is to:
Identify available sites with the potential for housing;
Assess each site’s housing potential; and
Assess when these sites are likely to be developed
A site's inclusion in the Assessment does not imply that.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/strategic-housing-land-availability-assessment/
Last updated: 30/01/2025 10:08:58
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Cornwall's British and Irish Council role is given St Piran's Day boost
Cornwall’s involvement in the British-Irish Council will be strengthened as a result of the signing of an agreement between the Council and the Government.
The agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), originated from the Level 2 Cornwall Devolution Deal agreed with Government in November 2023 which has already delivered £500k investment in Cornish cultural and language projects across communities.
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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwalls-british-and-irish-council-role-is-given-st-pirans-day-boost/
Last updated: 05/03/2025 14:56:43
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Where the money comes from 2025
To fund our budget we receive income from many sources.
This includes:
Central Government grants
business rates
income from fees and charges on services that we provide
The remainder of the budget is the amount of Council Tax we collect.
Our gross expenditure is:£1,621.306m
Income
Other income (grants, fees and charges):£781.116m
Central Government funding:£126.672m
Business rates:£271.522m
Council tax requirement:£44.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2025/where-the-money-comes-from-2025/
Last updated: 05/03/2025 11:14:36
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Soap bottles
Can I recycle it?
Soap bottles with pumps are collected as part of your recycling collection. Please empty and rinse the bottles before recycling them.
Which container?
Soap bottles go in your red recycling bag for plastic and metal packaging.
When is my collection day?
Check your collection day
Useful information
Pumps can be left on when recycling soap bottles.
You can cut down your use of single use plastic bottles by .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/soap-bottles/
Last updated: 19/03/2025 11:48:37
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Employee contribution rates
Employee contribution rates as of April 2025
Band
Actual pensionable pay
Main section contribution Rate
50/50 section contribution Rate
1
Up to £17,800
5.5%
2.75%
2
£17,801 to £28,000
5.8%
2.90%
3
£28,001 to £45,600
6.5%
3.25%
4
£45,601 to £57,700
6.8%
3.40%
5
£57,701 to £81,000
8.5%
4.25%
6
£81,001 to £114,800
9.9%
4.95%
7
£114,801 to £135,300
10.5%
5.25%
8
£135,301 to £203,000
11.4%
5.70%
9
£203,0.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/employers/employee-contribution-rates/
Last updated: 31/03/2025 12:10:07
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Highway status enquiry fees
The below fees apply for requests for copies of highway agreements and notices under:
Section 38
Section 278
Section 220 - Advance Payments Code notices
Section 117 - Stopping Up Orders
of the Highways Act 1980.
Please note our fees changed on 1st April 2025
Please contactLocal Land Charges highway enquiries for:
confirmation of whether a street is a highway maintainable at the public expense
to request a plan showing .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-and-infrastructure-adoptions/highway-status-enquiry-fees/
Last updated: 03/04/2025 11:37:50
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Definitive Map Modification Order Register help
The Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application register lists the applications in WCA Reference Number numerical order, the highest WCA Reference Number on the register is presented first.
Search the register
You can view particular application(s) by entering search criteria for the following fields:
The postcode of a property near the site (please note, this is not the postcode of the applicant). You can perfo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-and-statement/definitive-map-modification-order-register-help/
Last updated: 01/04/2025 15:05:32
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