The 'Strategic Sectors Team' are working on a project to strengthen local industries....It focuses on six key sectors:  Clean Energy Geo-resources Space Visitor Economy Agri-food Creative Industries The project works with sector groups to: Identify new market opportunities Develop regional insights Find supply chain opportunities Profile sectors for external investment opportunities Engage local authorities in priority sector activities To find out more, please contact sectordevelopment@cornwall.gov.uk This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/strengthening-local-industries/

Last updated: 18/08/2025 13:30:09

Under the Act, Cornwall Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) within Cornwall....The scope included past flooding and possible future flooding from local flood sources....Preparing the PFRA was the first step towards Cornwall’s local flood risk strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/preliminary-flood-risk-assessment-2011/

Last updated: 22/08/2025 12:18:31

They also include an overview of local issues and corresponding data.Further detailed assessments will be added as and when published.Note:  all references are up to date at the time of publication....If you have issues accessing any of this information please contact us.Further information on each theme is below:AActive Travel Social Prescribing Pilot Delivery Report (2025)Alcohol Treatment Needs Assessment (2022)Autism Focus Paper (2024)Armed Forces Veterans Summary (2019)Age Friendly Communities Post-Survey Report (2026) BBreast and Cervical Screening in the South West (2009 )CCentral Heating, First Time Report Final 01.08.19 JSNAChild Mental Health Summary (2019)Child and Adolescent Mental Health Needs AssessmentConcessionary Bus Passes and HealthDAdult Drug Treatment Needs AssessmentDomestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (2021/22)Drug Related Deaths Annual ReportEEconomyFTrips and Falls (November 2011)Frailty in Older People Needs Assessment (2015)GHHealth Visiting needs assessment (2018)Healthy Weight Needs Assessment (2017)Healthy Weight Strategy (2018-2022)Healthy Weight Strategy (2025-2035)HIV Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (2025)Homeless Patient Hospital Discharge ServiceHomeless...Patient Hospital Discharge Service SummaryCornwall Homeless Patient Hospital Discharge Service (full report)IInfant Mortality Health Equity Audit (2008) JKLLearning Disabilities Needs Assessment (2017)Learning Disabilities Needs Assessment PresentationLearning Disabilities Needs Assessment Summary (2017)Liver Disease in the South West (2015)Long Term Conditions, Cornwall Self Management (2018)LTC model for Cornwall, Self ManagementMMental Health Summary (2019)Physical and Mental Health focus paperMusculoskeletal Needs AssessmentNOObesity - Healthy Weight Strategy Full Technical Report (2009-13)Oral Health Needs AssessmentOutcome FrameworksPPark Home Residents Health Needs Assessment (2024)Peninsula Strategic AssessmentPharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) Physical and Mental Health Focus Paper (2019)QRSSafe Accommodation (2021/22)Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan (2022-25)Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Needs Assessment (2024)Easy Read - Special Educational Needs and Disability

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/joint-strategic-needs-assessment/reports-and-papers/

Last updated: 12/06/2026 09:59:43

The Annual Report 2025-2026 summarises what the Council has achieved from May 2025 to April 2026....Annual Report 2025-2026 Older annual reports Mission and Outcomes Report 2021-2025 Annual Report 2023-2024 Annual Report 2022-2023 Annual Report 2021-2022 Priorities for Cornwall 2017-2021: Performance report Annual report 2019 - 2020 Annual report 2018 - 2019 Annual report 2017 - 2018 Annual report 2016 - 2017 Annual report 2015 - 2016 Council Achievements 2013 - 2017

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/annual-reports/

Last updated: 08/05/2026 06:13:39

The site providers clear information about the:benefitsrules, andoptionsavailable across all Firefighters' Pension Schemes.The website is based on the current scheme regulations and includes guidance for members of:Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2015 (FPS 2015)Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2006 (FPS 2006)Firefighters' Pension Scheme 1992 (FPS 1992)FPS 2006 Special Members Access the Firefighters' Pension Scheme websiteThe Firefighters' Pension Scheme (FPS) website also providers detailed information on:Age Discrimination RemedyMatthews RemedyLocal Pension BoardCornwall Fire and Rescue Service and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service has:established a joint Local Pension Board (LPB)Role of the Local Pension BoardThe role of this is to;Assist Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Services as Scheme Managers –to secure compliance. ...This ensures that such decisions are compliant with regulations, guidance and internal policies.Membership of the Local Pension BoardThe Board is made up of equal number of:employer representativesemployee representativesEmployer RepresentativesVictoria Wallens-Hancock (Chair)Jim PearceDebbie GoodreidEmployee RepresentativesChris RickettStephen MilesScott Brown*If you are interested in this role, please contact Victoria Wallens-Hancock (Chair) for more details.More information including the agendas and minutes of the Pensions Board are in the:Councillors and Democracy section of the Cornwall Council website.Related documentsRoles and ResponsibilitiesCode of Conduct PolicyConflicts of Interest PolicyReporting of Breaches PolicyTerms of ReferenceTraining StrategyScheme Advisory BoardThe Firefighters' Pension England Scheme Advisory Board:encourages best practiceincreases transparencycoordinates technical and standards issues Firefighters' Pension Scheme (FPS) formsThis page contains the forms

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/firefighters-pension-scheme/

Last updated: 16/10/2026 09:15:40

Ongoing communication between developers and the community is important:after the planning approval andonce development has started.Guiding principles for post decision community engagement (PDCE)The Cornwall Planning Partnership produced guidance for local councils....The guidance:is for use during the construction phase of a schemesets out some options for local councilsincludes an example of a condition that could be suggested to the planning case officers.Local CouncilsA Local Council can raise the need for PDCE:in the consultation response during consideration of an applicationby speaking with the planning case officer.Please include what form of engagement would be appropriate for your community. ...OfficersOptions for the case officer to add to a planning permission include:informativesplanning conditionsS106 agreement clauses.PDCE condition for Construction and Environmental Management PlansA suggested condition could be:Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)No development (including demolition) will take place until a CEMP has been:submitted to andapproved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.This will include all details for:i) arrangements for post-decision community engagement with the Local Councilii) plan showing location of the contractor’s compound and site office(s)iii) plan showing location of building material storageiv) plan showing the location of parking for contractor’s and visitor’s vehiclesv) plan showing the location of loading/unloading areas for deliveries to the site(s)vi) the:routeparking andwaiting areas for construction vehicles and deliveries to/from the site during constructionvii) management schedule for vehicle wheel cleaning upon

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/post-decision-community-engagement/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 09:36:59

In 2025 we launched our pilot Community Small Grants for Cornwall based community organisations....After a first round of grants were awarded in 2025, we opened again to applicants in spring 2026.For both rounds of funding we asked applicants to consider what they would like to research about the things that can affect the health of people in their communities....Examining the role of housing, transport, digital access and local health determinants.Kernow Minds CICUnderstanding attitudes and awareness of neurodivergence across CornwallA community-wide mixed-methods survey. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/hdrc-cornwall-news-and-updates/nihr-hdrc-cornwall-community-small-grant-recipients/

Last updated: 16/09/2026 15:55:34

An allegation may relate to a person who works with children who has: behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child behaved in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children All local authorities should have a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)....This is to ensure the effectiveness of local safeguarding arrangements.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/how-to-find-support-for-your-child-and-family/allegations-against-people-who-work-with-children/

Last updated: 17/06/2026 12:26:28

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 Friday and bank holidays). 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/information-for-voters-with-a-disability/

Last updated: 10/07/2025 14:23:18

To sign up and login for this service please visit the Member Self-Service page.The Government has announced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which are primarily focused on how we invest.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 14:00:51