The Renters Rights Act 2025 brings major changes to how homes are let in the private rented sector....What landlords must do If you have existing tenants, you must act by 31 May 2026. you must give each tenant: the Government's Renters Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 a written statement of tenancy terms (only where the tenancy is verbal)....This requirement applies where the tenancy: is an assured or an assured shorthold tenancy started before 1 May 2026 has a partly or fully written agreement Important points to note: the information sheet must be the exact PDF from GOV.UK it must be provided as a paper copy of a PDF attachment to an email sending the weblink is not sufficient failure to comply may result in enforcement action Support for landlords - Cornwall responsible Landlord Scheme (CRLS) Cornwall Council encourages landlords to join the CRLS The scheme: is free to join provides clear updates and practical guidance helps landlords meet the required standards Find out more and join the CRLS How landlords can help with housing in Cornwall Alongside understanding new legal duties, property owners can also play and important role in helping meet the Councils housing needs.

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

Last updated: 01/05/2026 09:06:40

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.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/fees-and-additional-services/land-charges-fees/

Last updated: 02/01/2026 10:30:42

Previous year's increases Date of increase Increase % April 2026 3.8 April 2025 1.7 April 2024 6.7 April 2023 10.1 April 2022 3.1 April 2021 0.5 April 2020 1.7 April 2019 2.4 April 2018 3.0 April 2017 1.0 April 2016 No increase April 2015 1.2 April 2014 2.7 April 2013 2.2 April 2012  5.2 April 2011 3.1 April 2010 No increase April 2009 5.0 April 2008 3.9 April 2007 3.6 April 2006 2.7 April 2005 3.1 April 2004 2.8 April 2003 1.7 April 2002 1.7 April 2001 3.3 April 2000 1.1  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/preserved-members/what-will-i-receive/pension-increases/

Last updated: 31/03/2026 07:59:24

Cornwall Council no longer offer facilitated PACE forums.A developer can work with a Local Council to get the views of local residents. ...Local Councils can have the best local knowledge. ...Guidance to help work together on pre-application discussions:Protocol for local councils, Cornwall Council and developers - working together - This sets out what each party will be expected to do to help closer working at pre-application stageMore information on our Pre-application discussions guidance for local councils webpagePlease check the local council's own website.   

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-agents-area/pre-application-community-engagement/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 09:18:57

The Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/2027 financial year was set on 24 February 2026....The Council raises income to pay for local services through a mix of ways....This sets how much we will spend on local services like roads, bins and grass cutting.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2026/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 15:05:33

The Environment Agency levy supports local flood risk management projects that are not funded nationally. ...The CIFCA levy supports its operational role which includes: ensuring the sustainable exploitation of sea fisheries resources and protection of the marine environment from sea fishing Environment Agency (South West region) To support local flood risk management projects not funded nationally. 2025-2026 charge: £459,757 2026-2027 charge: £464,009 This is a 0.92% increase....Amount of council tax at Band D = £2.07 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (CIFCA) To fund budget 2025-2026 charge: £1,552,770 2026-2027 charge: £1,599,770 This is a 3.03% increase.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2026/amounts-levied-on-cornwall-council-2026/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 14:42:55

Last date for applications Date added to the register 11 December 2025 2 January 2026 9 January 2026 2 February 2026 6 February 2026 2 March 2026 10 March 2026 1 April 2026 9 April 2026 1 May 2026 8 May 2026 1 June 2026 9 June 2026 1 July 2026 10 July 2026 3 August 2026 10 August 2026 1 September 2026 9 September 2026 1 October 2026 9 October 2026 2 November 2026   Who can register?...The law has changed for EU citizens affecting which elections EU citizens can vote in or be a candidate in....Voting in more than one location at the same election is a criminal offence. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/

Last updated: 02/12/2025 11:26:24

Find your local schools, libraries, waste recycling centres, salting routes, safety cameras, parish boundaries and many other things through our online mapping.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/

Last updated: 28/01/2026 10:12:53

This is for the financial years 2026/2027 to 2028/2029....Medium term financial plan  Financial regulations and procedures A local authority is required by law:  to conduct its business efficiently to make sure that it has sound financial management policies in place These must be strictly adhered to....Full financial regulations and procedures Schools financial regulations and procedures Schools model scheme of delegation Budget Books Our budget books include the following information: key budget facts Cornwall Council budget analysis by type a summary of service revenue budgets detailed service budgets You can access our current budget book via the button below: View the budget book for 2026-2027 Previous budget book Budget book 2025-2026 Budget book 2024-2025 Budget book 2023-2024 Budget book 2022-2023 Budget book 2021-2022 Budget book 2020-2021 Employer Discretion Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Guidance Employer Discretion Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Guidance 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/financial-publications/

Last updated: 09/04/2026 06:21:47

The Budget and Council Tax for the 2025/2026 financial year was set on 25 February 2025....The Council raises income to pay for local services through a mix of ways....This sets how much we will spend on local services like roads, bins and grass cutting.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2025/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 15:03:32