Council Tax 2024
The Budget and Council Tax for the 2024/2025 financial year was set on 20 February 2024. This covers the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
How much is Council Tax going up?
There is an overall increase in Cornwall Council’s part of the Council Tax of 4.99%. This includes 2% resulting from powers granted by the Government to set an Adult Social Care Precept. This raises extra Council Tax to provide much needed money fo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2024/
Last updated: 26/03/2024 12:01:27
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Planning Policy Guidance
This page contains guidance on Cornwall wide planning policy guidance.
Climate Emergency DPD Guidance
The CEDPD adds to the Cornwall Local plan's Strategic Policies. It is part of a positive and flexible planning policy framework for Cornwall up to 2030. Guidance on how to apply the policies is set out below:
Policy Guidance Climate Emergency DPD
CEDPD Policy AL1 Regenerative and Low Impact Development
CEDPD Policy SEC1 .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/planning-policy-guidance/
Last updated: 03/04/2025 10:55:52
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Information for voters with a disability
Easy read information
Cornwall Council have producedeasy read information for voters with a disability. The guide tells you how to register to vote and explains how to vote at elections.
Register to vote
You must be on the electoral register (also known as the electoral roll) to be able to vote at an election.
The deadline to register to vote is twelve working days before an election (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Good Fr.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/information-for-voters-with-a-disability/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 15:23:18
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Result for North Cornwall constituency - 12 December 2019
Surname
Forename
Description
Votes
Elected
BASSETT
Joy Anne
Labour Party
4,516
CHAMBERS
Danny Seiorse
Liberal Democrats
15,919
LIEPINS
Elmars Vilnis
The Liberal Party
572
MANN
Scott Leslie
The Conservative Party Candidate
30,671
ELECTED
Rejected ballot papers
Reason for rejection
No. of ballot papers rejected
a) want of official mark
24
b) voting for more candidates than voter was en.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/parliamentary-elections-12-december-2019/result-for-north-cornwall-constituency-12-december-2019/
Last updated: 02/03/2022 15:41:12
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Bodmin Beacon Local Nature Reserve
Most people have seen the monument standing proud above Bodmin, but how many realise what lies at its feet. Bodmin Beacon is an award winning open space is well known amongst the local community but remains a secret to the passing tourist.
Site description
Bodmin Beacon Local Nature Reserve uniquely combines:
rural charm
escapism
convenience
cultural history
The site is managed in partnership and covers 87 acres of trad.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/local-nature-reserves/bodmin-beacon-local-nature-reserve/
Last updated: 10/05/2021 08:23:25
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Apply to start school or transfer to junior, secondary or KS4 school in September 2026
These application processes are for children living in Cornwall who need a school place in Cornwall or in another local authority.
Starting infant/primary school
For children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. The application system will be open from 1 September 2025 and the deadline will be 15 January 2026.
Transfer to junior school
For children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 (attending a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-admissions/apply-to-start-school-or-transfer-to-junior-secondary-or-ks4-school-in-september-2026/
Last updated: 04/06/2025 15:12:30
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Governance - How we make decisions
What is Governance?
Cornwall Council makes decisions about a wide range of issues that affect Cornwall, our residents and business owners.The processes for how decisions are made within the Council about the services we provide are an important part of our ‘Governance’.
In relation to decision making, governance is about the rules, processes and laws by which the Council is operated, regulated, controlled and held to acco.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/governance-how-we-make-decisions/
Last updated: 13/05/2024 08:38:21
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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2027
Suicide prevention and the promotion of good mental health is a key priority in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The local suicide rate is higher than the average in the South West and England. On average more than one person dies by suicide every week in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Each one of these deaths is a tragic loss. It has a devastating impact on families, friends, colleagues, communities and services.
Our.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/resources-for-professionals-working-in-mental-health/suicide-prevention-strategy-2022-2027/
Last updated: 05/06/2025 14:15:21
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Tell us about your green energy projects to boost Cornwall’s energy security
Residents, businesses and other organisations are invited to have their say on what energy projects they think will help the region reach net zero.
The Call for Evidence is part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan aimed at achieving better energy security, green prosperity and lowering carbon emissions.
The plan is being developed with residents and businesses to look at how energy can be used, s.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/tell-us-about-your-green-energy-projects-to-boost-cornwall-s-energy-security/
Last updated: 14/12/2023 12:38:55
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Who we are
Our staff care about the service provided to you and are always prepared to go “the extra mile”.
We are proud to provide a seamless service to many businesses and settings in Devon and Cornwall.
Our service is fully compliant and links seamlessly with the Local Government and Teachers Pensions Schemes, this makes our delivery extremely hard to match.
Our values
We are focused, flexible and responsive
We continuously impr.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-payroll-offer/who-we-are/
Last updated: 21/03/2024 09:06:13
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