Providing local needs housing on suitable sites creates balanced communities, breathes fresh life into rural villages and can help ensure that local people can stay in their community, whatever their age or circumstances....Cornwall Council’s affordable housing service works with parishes across Cornwall and helps communities get together to assess need, find and choose sites and to deliver local needs housing. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/affordable-housing-enabling-toolkit/

Last updated: 07/08/2025 14:10:37

The Renters Rights Act 2025 bring big changes to renting homes in England....They also help landlords understand the rules  The law came in to effect on 27 October 2025....Key dates and changes 27 December 2025 Local authorities gain new powers to investigate and enforce compliance. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/renters-rights-act-2025/

Last updated: 01/05/2026 09:06:55

The last Cornwall Council Elections took place on Thursday 6 May 2021....Find out more about the 2021 Cornwall Council Elections....The next Cornwall Council Elections are on 1 May 2025.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/councillor-fair/

Last updated: 28/01/2025 16:59:08

Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (LA-IPPC)A2/Part B Permits Some industrial installations have potential to cause pollution....The Environmental Permitting regime requires that such processes have a Permit to operate.There are currently three types of process classification:A(1) installations, regulated by the Environment Agency;A(2) installations, regulated by local authorities;Part B installations, regulated by local authorities.Cornwall Council is responsible for authorising and inspecting all A(2) and Part B installations within the county.A(1) installations are perceived to have a greater potential to pollute than an A(2) installation.

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

Last updated: 22/07/2026 09:28:26

Research in local areas The HDRC’s were established to embed research into local areas around the UK....But why is it important to encourage local research?...When local authorities make decisions to support their local communities, there’s a lot of information available.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/hdrc-cornwall-news-and-updates/why-is-research-important-and-why-focus-on-local-areas/

Last updated: 23/12/2025 12:03:33

What’s a local council?...When do local council elections take place?...Local councillors are elected by local residents, with elections taking place every four years.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/parish-and-town-councils/general-information-on-parish-and-town-councils/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:39:38

The most recent Annual Conversation took place on Thursday 25 April 2024....The event was attended by 123 people, including: Ambassadors from Annual Conversation 2022 Councillors and Council Officers Children and young people together with supporting organisations Partners Cornwall Youth Council What is the Annual Conversation?...The first Annual Conversation took place in November 2021.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/childrens-rights/our-projects-and-activities/annual-conversation/annual-conversation-2024/

Last updated: 26/07/2024 15:00:42

The Renters Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes to renting in England....Key changes to note From 1 May 2026 Your landlord can no longer issue you with a Section 21 Tenancies become open ended with no fixed end date Rent can only be increased once a year and must follow a formal process Tenants have stronger protections from discrimination, including benefit status You can request to have a pet and your landlord must respond within 28 days By 31 May 2026 If your tenancy started before 1 May 2026, your landlord must provide you with: the Government's Renters Rights Act Information sheet; or written confirmation about your tenancy terms (if your agreement was verbal) This information helps you understand our rights under the law....By 31 July 2026 If your landlord served a valid Section 21 notice before 1 May, they must start any court action by this date.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/renters-rights-act-2025/renters-rights-act-2025-information-for-tenants/

Last updated: 01/05/2026 09:05:48

Adopted Cornwall Local Plan The local plan is used to:Help decide planning applicationsIdentify where development should and should not goProtect our environment, heritage and landscapesSupport economic growth and infrastructure deliveryEnsure development contributes to climate resilience and biodiversity net gainWe are currently preparing a new Local Plan to guide development in the next 20 years.Cornwall Local Plan 2050The existing Local Plan remains in use for decision-making at this time.The Cornwall Local Plan is made up of several adopted documents which should be read together:Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies (2010-2030)This document sets out the planning policies and planning strategy for Cornwall.Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies 2010-2030The community network area sections set out local planning objectives, development priorities and housing and employment growth targets.Community Network Area SectionsThe policies map shows the location and boundaries of allocated...sites and other designations.Cornwall Local Plan (Policies Maps)Some of our local plan policies are mapped. ...Use the interactive map to:Search by address or postcodeClick on a site to see which planning policies are mapped and applyView the Local Plan layers that are mapped and site allocation layers togetherInteractive Local Plan Policies MapFind more information on the Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies (2010-2030).Cornwall Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD)The Site Allocations DPD identifies specific sites in selected towns for:HousingEmploymentMixed-use developmentIt also protects some sites for employment uses.Cornwall Site Allocations DPDThis map shows the location and boundaries of allocated sites and other designations.Cornwall Site Allocations (Policies Maps)Find more information on the Cornwall Site Allocations DPD.Climate Emergency Development Plan Document (DPD)Provides extra policy focused around reducing carbon emissionsSupporting renewable and low-carbon energyBiodiversity net gain and green infrastructureImproving climate resilienceClimate Emergency DPDFind more

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 08:47:50

Role of the Pensions CommitteeCornwall Council has set up a Pensions Committee to exercise 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.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the Committee includesthe Fund's Investment Strategythe Statement of Investment Principleacceptance of the triennial valuation report produced by the Fund Actuaryappointment of AVC providersthe appointment of investment managers, consultants and the custodian.Other responsibilities include the approval of the:Annual Business PlanAnnual Report and Accountsall other relevant policies.Membership of the Pensions CommitteeThe Pensions Committee is made up of:CouncillorsEmployee representativesEmployer representativeseach having one vote.The membership...of the Committee from December 2025 is as follows:CouncillorsCllr James BallCllr Mark Burnett (Vice-Chair)Cllr Debra CleggCllr Cliff CrawfordCllr Damon DennisCllr Joanna KennyCllr Andrew MitchellCllr Sean SmithCllr Mike Thomas (Chair)Employee RepresentativesMiss E CauserMr J TutchierEmployer RepresentativesMrs J MartinMr C WilsonRelated documentsSee below for the:Policy for Reporting Breaches in LawTraining StrategyRole of the Employer RepresentativeFor more information please see the Councillors and Democracy section.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/governance/pensions-committee/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 14:27:15