Changes for European Union citizens about voting and elections
The changes and who they affect
The law has changed affecting European Union (EU) citizens. Those changes affect which elections EU citizens can vote in and stand as a candidate in.
After the UK left the European Union, the changes were made under the Elections Act 2022. From 7 May 2024, the changes apply to:
local council elections
Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
What has changed
If you are an EU citizen, you.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/changes-for-european-union-citizens-about-voting-and-elections/
Last updated: 01/07/2025 14:41:26
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Report a highways electrical issue
Please use the map below to report an electrical problem
Please read the guidance below and then choose 'continue' to get started.
If you are struggling to use the map please see our help page.
Help to report an issue
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/report-a-highways-electrical-issue/
Last updated: 02/07/2025 09:43:37
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Support for HM Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and their families
Cornwall Armed Forces Covenant
These pages provide information about the Armed Forces covenant in Cornwall and links to help and support for members of the Armed Forces and their families.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a nationwide agreement between the armed forces community, the nation and the government. It aims to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/
Last updated: 02/07/2025 12:52:35
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The North Cornwall Trail
Hens Kernow Gleth (Bodmin to Devon via Bude)
The North Cornwall Trail from Bodmin to the Devon border is a 40.5 mile (64.6km)mostly on road trail that is suitable for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.
Description of the trail
Overlapping with the West Country Way, the first part of the route follows the upper reaches of The Camel Trail out of Bodmin and onto the quiet lanes of Bodmin Moor.
From the beautiful village of .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/cycle-routes-and-trails/the-north-cornwall-trail/
Last updated: 03/07/2025 14:16:02
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Computers for beginners
If you’re feeling left behind when it comes to computers, there are lots of places you can make a start. It’s never too late to learn.
Here are some ideas for getting started:
Learn My Way
If you can do the basics and can use email the Learn My Way free online courses will take you further.
Learn My Way courses are short (20 to 40 minute) courses helping you to use the computer and to make the most of the internet. They a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/digital-inclusion/computers-for-beginners/
Last updated: 02/07/2025 14:17:21
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Duties of a HMO licence holder
There are a range of duties that a licence holder must observe.
1. Criminal offence
If a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) requires a licence and doesn't have one, then this is a criminal offence.
It could result in an unlimited fine from the Courts or a civil penalty of £30,000.
If you have applied for a Temporary Exemption Notice or if there is a reasonableexplanation,the Council may be able to reconsider their action......
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation/duties-of-an-hmo-licence-holder/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 10:18:32
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What we do and how we work
Cornwall Council is a unitary authority created on 1st April 2009. We merged Cornwall County Council with the six Borough and District Councils of Cornwall - Caradon, Carrick, Kerrier, North Cornwall, Restormel and Penwith.
The Council has a revenue budget of over £1bn, with 87 local Councillors representing the 550,000 residents of Cornwall, delivering services to every community across the County.
Our mission; Working w.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/
Last updated: 04/07/2025 10:20:30
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Library Resource Development Policy
Library Resource Development Policy
This document outlines our approach to developing and managing library resources to best support our communities needs.
The aim of this policy is to explain:
How we select and receive resources including our position on censorship
The variety of resources we provide
How we edit resources, what we keep and what we remove
The objectives of this policy are to demonstrate:
A consistent.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/using-the-library/library-resource-development-policy/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 10:05:03
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Chairman and Vice Chairman
Current Chairman and Vice Chairman
Chairman is Cllr Rob Nolan
Vice Chairman is Cllr John Thomas MBE
The role of the Chairman
The Chairman is elected by the Council each May and serves for 12 months.
They are the civic and ceremonial head of the Authority. They also represent Cornwall Council at a variety of events and functions in a non-political role. The Chairman promotes the interest and the reputation of the Duchy a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/chairman-and-vice-chairman/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 08:19:24
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Voter ID
Bring your ID to vote
Please note: Voter ID is required to vote at all elections and referendums.
The Elections Act 2022 introduced new rules for voters at elections from May 2023.
The new rules apply at elections for the UK Parliament, Police and Crime Commissioner, local councils and referendums.
Voters at polling stations must show photo identification (ID) before they can vote. This also applies to a proxy voting on s.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/voter-id/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 15:23:17
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