It is also for those who may have had a past admission to carethey have unstable housing, for example ’sofa surfing’they have other risk factors, for example:going missing from homeongoing and long-term non-attendance at school, with exclusions and part time timetablesantisocial behavioursoffendingself-harmingalcohol and substance misusechild sexual exploitationWe normally work with the children for three to six months, together with other professionals....MARRS includes the Positive Support Service.Find out more about MARRSAge 16 and 17 Homeless PreventionWe work closely with colleagues in the Housing Service to support young people who are at risk of becoming homeless....We have three dedicated Homelessness Support Workers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/gweres-tus-yowynk/

Last updated: 25/09/2026 13:43:59

You can find out more on our Accommodation and Housing options page. ...Visit our Accommodation and Housing Options page How can we help carers If you are a carer, you can also have an assessment of your needs, regardless of whether the person you look after receives support from us or not....Visit our Carers pages for more information Homelessness on leaving hospital If you are worried about becoming homeless when you leave hospital, the Council’s Housing team can support you.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/home-from-hospital/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:46:58

How to use this guidanceThis webpage provides local advice and support for neighbourhood planning groups.Neighbourhood planning is governed by national legislation and guidance published by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). ...We can offer you support and advice on:Alignment with the Cornwall Local PlanHelp accessing local data and evidenceWe can review early engagement plansProvide feedback on draft evidence and help you resolve any issuesProvide feedback on draft policies and help with mapsProvide feedback on site allocations and local green space allocationsFeedback on draft neighbourhood plansScreen your draft neighbourhood plan to see if it requires Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)Provide advice on who you need to consult Guidance on local templates to make the process simplerWe will carry out a further Regulation 16 public consultationOrganise the examinationHold the neighbourhood planning referendumSign up to our regular newsletter for valuable information, the latest news on neighbourhood planning, tips and updates.This support is designed to help you to apply national and local guidance.Each section of our local toolkit complements the relevant stage in the national neighbourhood planning toolkit

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/support-we-offer-to-neighbourhood-planning-groups/

Last updated: 24/06/2026 08:44:13

Find out about allpay payments for tenants of Cornwall Housing

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/apply-for-something/allpay-payments-for-tenants/

Last updated: 28/08/2026 08:18:54

Register with Homechoice  After registering with Cornwall Homechoice, we will assess your housing need....Change of address If you move address, you must: cancel your current application make a new application online We will then re-assess your housing needs....If you are in danger, call the police on 999 If you need a place of safety or at risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse  call us 0300 1234 161 or: Please contact us online Domestic abuse and sexual violence - help and advice

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/how-homechoice-works/

Last updated: 10/12/2025 14:43:37

It also secures new homes through the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF).A total of 51 LAHF properties has been purchased during the various phases of the Home Office funding scheme....In addition, LAHF 2 and 3 also includes provision of four Temporary Accommodation properties to help tackle Cornwall's housing crisis. ...When properties purchased for resettlement are no longer needed for that purpose, they can be made available to help meet wider housing need in Cornwall.Participation in these programmes has helped secure additional housing capacity for Cornwall residents.  34 additional temporary accommodation properties have been acquired through the Local Authority Housing Fund to support wider local housing need and reduce homelessness pressures.The expenditure of LAHF properties is commercially sensitive.Funding for Afghan refugees (2024-2025)The resettlement of Afghan families began in Cornwall at the start of 2024. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/refugee-resettlement/how-the-resettlement-service-is-funded/

Last updated: 13/10/2026 09:03:36

Latest news and updates from Planning and Housing including Cornwall Council news and Government changes

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/whats-new-in-planning/

Last updated: 08/10/2026 08:24:20

If you have been asked to leave home, get help so you can avoid being homeless Being asked to leave by friends and family is one of the biggest causes of homelessness in England.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/how-we-can-stop-you-becoming-homeless/asked-to-leave-by-family-or-friends/

Last updated: 24/11/2022 15:09:37

Tenancy support programme for an at-risk cohort experiencing homelessness Evaluating a tenancy support programme aimed at  improving housing stability and preventing homelessness  among high-risk residents....Housing stock heat pump readiness / energy efficiency  Working with social housing providers to assess housing stock suitability for heat pumps.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/research-at-nihr-hdrc-cornwall/hdrc-cornwall-projects/

Last updated: 13/05/2026 11:24:00

It will do so in a way that enhances quality of life and is reliable, efficient, safe, healthy and inclusive.Housing Strategy for Cornwall 2030The Housing Strategy for Cornwall aims to provide homes where people and communities can thrive....The priorities for this strategy focus on Great Places, Successful People, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change.Cornwall Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy 2023-2050The Strategy sets out the requirements for specialist and supported housing in Cornwall from 2023 to 2050....Having a range of high-quality supported and specialist housing is an essential part of delivering the Council’s wider strategic objectives.Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030The Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy sets out how we can work together so that no one in Cornwall should be homeless.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/key-council-documents/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 11:57:28