Strengthening local industries
The 'Strategic Sectors Team' are working on a project to strengthen local industries.
It is funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It is in place to enhance sector coordination in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
It focuses on six key sectors:
Clean Energy
Geo-resources
Space
Visitor Economy
Agri-food
Creative Industries
The project works with sector groups to:
Identify new market opportunities
Develop regional in.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/strengthening-local-industries/
Last updated: 22/10/2024 09:26:23
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Land charges fees
Local land charges are restrictions on property or land. They are recorded on the Local Land Charges Register.
A search of the register will show all registered entries on The Local Land Charges Register. This provides vital information to prospective purchasers. It enables informed decisions when buying a property/land.
Further information please visit our Local Land Charges web page:
Local Land Charges
This page provide.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/land-charges-fees/
Last updated: 24/02/2025 11:11:40
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How to stand as a Councillor
Cornwall Council Elections Thursday 1 May 2025
Cornwall Council will have 87 electoral divisions at the next election - that’s 87 Councillors covering the whole of Cornwall. Councillors are elected on a four-year term. The next Cornwall Council elections are on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Who can be a Cornwall Councillor?
You can stand as a candidate if:
you are at least 18 years old, and
a British citizen, a qualifying Commonw.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/how-to-stand-as-a-councillor/
Last updated: 17/03/2025 14:22:57
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Town and Parish Council Vacancies
Elections for all councillor seats on Cornwall Council and all parish and town councils in Cornwall were held in May 2025. For more information, please visit our 2025 elections page.
Current vacancies
For details of current elections, please also view ourcurrent elections/referendums page.
Current casual vacancies are listed in the table below. Please click on the parish/town council name to view the Notice of Vacancy.
Fo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/town-and-parish-council-vacancies/
Last updated: 11/07/2025 10:25:43
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Result for St Austell and Newquay constituency - 4 July 2024
Candidate
Description
Votes
Elected
BEAL, Stephen Michael
Reform UK
9,212
DOUBLE, Stephen Daniel (commonly known as Steve DOUBLE)
The Conservative Party candidate
13,488
KENNY, Joanna Nora
Liberal Democrats
4,805
LATHAM, Jean Margaret (commonly known as Jay LATHAM)
Liberal Party
490
LAW, Noah Charles
Labour Party
15,958
ELECTED
PENNINGTON, Amanda Alice (commonly known as Amanda PENNINGTON)
Green Party.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2024-parliamentary-election-4th-july-2024/result-for-st-austell-and-newquay-constituency-4-july-2024/
Last updated: 05/07/2024 05:11:42
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Result for South East Cornwall constituency - 4 July 2024
Candidate
Description
Votes
Elected
CORNEY, Martin Charles Stewart (commonly known as Martin CORNEY)
Green Party
1,999
COWDRY, Graham Andrew
Heritage Party - Freedom.Family.Nation
263
GELDERD, Anna Preston
Labour Party
15,670
ELECTED
MARTIN, Colin Edward (commonly known as Colin MARTIN)
Liberal Democrats - For a fair deal
8,284
MURRAY, Sheryll
The Conservative Party Candidate
13,759
WADLEY, Paul Brian.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2024-parliamentary-election-4th-july-2024/result-for-south-east-cornwall-constituency-4-july-2024/
Last updated: 08/07/2024 09:20:16
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Councillor Fair
The last Cornwall Council Elections took place on Thursday 6 May 2021. Find out more about the2021 Cornwall Council Elections. The next Cornwall Council Elections are on 1 May 2025.
About the event
The Councillor Fair was held on Saturday 18 January 2025 at County Hall, Truro.
The fair:
included information on Cornwall Council and being a Cornwall Councillor
provided an opportunity to learn about being a City/Town/Parish.....
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
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Adult Social Care Precept 2024
What is the Adult Social Care Precept?
Since 2016/17 the Government has allowed Local Authorities to charge an additional ‘precept’ on top of their core Council Tax charge. This is to help pay for Adult Social Care services.
The income that is generated from the precept is ring fenced for Adult Social Care services only – it cannot be spent on anything else.
Why was the Precept introduced?
Many of our most vulnerable resi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2024/adult-social-care-precept-2024/
Last updated: 12/03/2025 12:43:57
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Hayle Flood Risk Profile
Overview
Hayle sits at the mouth of the Hayle estuary and can be impacted by “tide-locking”. This is where a rising tide can prevent heavy fluvial (river) flows from exiting to the sea. Hayle is reliant on ageing quay walls to protect the town from rising sea levels and large tidal events.
Hayle is also at risk from coastal erosion and susceptible to changes in sediment movements within the estuary.
Rivers and catchments.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/hayle-flood-risk-profile/
Last updated: 02/08/2023 09:06:53
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Adult Social Care Precept 2023
What is the Adult Social Care Precept?
Since 2016/17 the Government has allowed Local Authorities to charge an additional ‘precept’ on top of their core Council Tax charge. This is to help pay for Adult Social Care services.
The income that is generated from the precept is ring fenced for Adult Social Care services only – it cannot be spent on anything else.
Why was the Precept introduced?
Many of our most vulnerable re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2023/adult-social-care-precept-2023/
Last updated: 04/03/2024 14:17:01
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