Disputes about charges for an unoccupied property
Disputes about charges for an unoccupied property
Disputes can be avoided if we are kept informed about all changes.
Sometimes a landlord receives a bill for an unoccupied period and disputes the charge, as the tenant may have continued to live in the property. If this happens, we need evidence of the tenant’s occupation.
The sort of information we would ask for to review the decision is:
A copy of the tenancy agreement,.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-information-for-landlords/disputes-about-charges-for-an-unoccupied-property/
Last updated: 05/11/2025 11:17:20
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Received a reminder letter but already paid your sundry debt invoice
If you have received a reminder letter but have already paid your sundry debt invoice please use the form below to provide us with details so we can trace your payment.
Privacy statement
Cornwall Council, as the Data Controller, is committed to protecting your privacy and any personal data you provide or we collect about you will be stored securely and only used for dealing with your contact with us.
We will not use your.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/sundry-debt-invoices/received-a-reminder-letter-but-already-paid-your-sundry-debt-invoice/
Last updated: 23/06/2025 10:30:01
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Bins and bags for a new build or newly registered property
Request food waste, recycling and rubbish containers
If you don’t have any containers for your food waste, recycling or rubbish, you can request them using the form below. This may be because:
your property has recently changed from being business rated to council tax registered or
you’re the first person to live in a new build home
When filling out the form, please choose ‘new build property’ from the dropdown menu for.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/rubbish/bins-and-bags-for-a-new-build-or-newly-registered-property/
Last updated: 11/11/2025 15:10:05
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Guidance for small community events info
Even small community public events like
fetes,
craft fairs
and car boot sales
require planning and preparation to make sure they are safe and enjoyable.As a general rule, if your event will have less than 500 visitors, it’s a small or community event.
If it will have 500 or more visitors, it’s a large event and will need extra planningand preparation.
See our guidance for large events for detailsPlanning your event
When.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/guidance-for-small-community-events/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 12:36:04
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Pay for parking with your mobile using JustPark
What is JustPark
JustPark is a parking app, website and phone service that allows you to pay for parking in the majority of Cornwall Council car parks.
There are many benefits to using JustPark:
it offers convenience and flexibility, enabling you to make stress free parking payments
there is no need to find coins to use in the machines
you can also top up your parking (subject to the maximum stay allowed) without having .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/pay-for-parking-with-your-mobile-using-justpark/
Last updated: 02/10/2025 10:45:52
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Financial assessment for adult social care
What happens in a financial assessment?
A financial assessment looks at the money you have coming in and going out. This is to see whether you are eligible for help with the costs of care. It will also see how much you will need to pay towards your overall care costs.
You can complete your financial assessment online and in your own time.
If you want to complete and submit your online assessment for checking you will need.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-adult-social-care/financial-assessments/
Last updated: 01/06/2026 11:08:58
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Homes for Ukraine: Information for hosts
Become a Homes for Ukraine host
If you would like to become a Homes for Ukraine host, the first step is to contact Cornwall Council Resettlement Service to register your interest.
Register your interest
You can also download our Homes for Ukraine host pack to find out more and visit the page about the wider UK Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Our process for host applications
Once you have registered an expression of interest in.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/homes-for-ukraine-information-for-hosts/
Last updated: 12/03/2025 10:18:01
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Clean Air for Cornwall Stategy
Aims
The aims of the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy are to protect residents from the harmful effects of NO2 air pollution and maintain good air quality in Cornwall.
We work collaboratively to reduce NO2 pollution levels in Cornwall’s Air QualityManagement Areas to below objective levelsand to maintain good air quality in Cornwall.
The strategy also aims to:
raise public awareness about
the causes ofair quality problem.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/clean-air-for-cornwall-stategy/
Last updated: 28/10/2025 11:58:21
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Bus journey information at your fingertips with new Transport for Cornwall app
Bus passengers in Cornwall will be able to plan, track and pay for discounted passes thanks to a handy new app.
The Transport for Cornwall app brings together timetables and information about all bus services in the county in one place for the first time. Users will also be able to buy and store their day, weekly or town passes on the app, as well as give feedback on their bus journey.
And if you’re in Falmouth, Newquay,.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/bus-journey-information-at-your-fingertips-with-new-transport-for-cornwall-app/
Last updated: 07/05/2025 09:17:37
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Empty and unfurnished
If you own a home that is empty, you still have to pay Council Tax.
Read the Empty Homes Policy
Empty Home Premium
You may have to pay extra Council Tax (called an "empty home premium") if your property has been empty for 12 months or more.
This does not apply if:
the property is an annex, or
you are a member of the armed forces.
The premium is linked to the property itself, not the owner. This means that if you buy or .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-empty-homes/homes-that-are-empty-and-unfurnished/
Last updated: 16/01/2026 14:53:15
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