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Cornwall Council has joined forces with 56 other local authorities from across England to demand the Government provides a fairer funding deal for rural authorities. In a joint letter to the Rt Hon Jim McMahon MP, the rural councils have come together to emphasise the need for extra resources to sustain essential services in sparsely populated regions and to unlock growth and prosperity in rural communities. Historically.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-adds-its-voice-to-calls-for-fairer-funding-for-rural-authorities/

Last updated: 19/11/2024 17:03:53

We will cover the costs for an Independent Examiner to review your neighbourhood plan. Together we will agree which examiner to appoint. We will normally be able to choose from more than one examiner. The Examiner will: Consider whether the neighbourhood plan meets the basic conditions and has followed the legal process Write a report and recommend changes to the policies to ensure that they meet the legal requirements C.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/independent-examination/

Last updated: 03/12/2024 16:38:07

Below are some scenarios where businesses will need to apply for a licence. You can choose to decide which applications apply to your business. You can also take advantage of our "Licensing Direct" service where we can talk you through the licences you need to be compliant, help you with your application, or check and submit it. Follow the button below to find out more about our Licensing Direct service. Licensing Direct .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/check-to-see-what-licences-you-may-need/

Last updated: 10/12/2024 14:59:25

With Cornwall leading the way in making it easier for people to travel by bus, Transport Minister Baroness Vere MP visited Truro this week to find out more about Cornwall Council’s bus fares pilot.  A first for a local authority, the Make Big Savings by Bus scheme was launched in April and has significantly cut the cost of bus travel for residents in Cornwall with fares on average now a third cheaper.   Watch the video '.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/minister-praises-cornwall-s-bus-fares-pilot-for-cutting-residents-travel-costs/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:43:34

Residents in Cornwall can take DIY waste to nine of the Duchy’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) without charge. A limited amount of DIY waste, including asbestos, plasterboard, soil and rubble, can be taken to the following sites: • St Erth• Falmouth• Truro• Newquay• St Austell• Saltash• Bude• Tintagel (until later this year)• Connon Bridge, Liskeard When construction works are complete at Launcesto.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/nine-of-cornwall-s-household-recycling-centres-accept-diy-waste-for-free/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:09:53

Concessionary bus pass holders are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the way the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) is run in Cornwall. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) gives eligible older people and people with disabilities free off-peak travel on local bus services throughout England. Local authorities provide free bus travel to card holders between 9.30am and.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/consultation-begins-on-concessionary-bus-pass-scheme/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:28:39

Residents are being invited to have their say on plans to close two railway crossings in Newquay to vehicles. Cornwall Council and Network Rail are proposing to restrict crossings at Trencreek and Chapel when a new road – the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR) - opens next spring. The new road, which will ease congestion and provide better transport links for communities living to the east of Newquay, features a bridge at Na.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/consultation-begins-on-plans-to-close-two-newquay-rail-crossings-to-traffic/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:09:41

Active travel refers to: walking scooting cycling and park and stride The Council promotes active travel as a healthy and sustainable means of transport. Active travel maps The active travel maps show: key locations including schools, local shops and green spaces how to get to them on foot, by bike or by public transport further information about walking and cycling routes in the local area a handy distance/time calcu.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-walking-and-cycling/

Last updated: 12/12/2024 15:34:46

The Department for Transport has confirmed funding of over £78 million for a new road, with green credentials, to link St Austell to the A30.   The 3.9-mile single carriageway road, with new junctions to provide local access, will link the A391 at Carluddon with the A30 at Victoria, supporting employment, housing, and regeneration in the area. It will run from the Singlerose Roundabout south of Stenalees, bypassing to th.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/government-funding-confirmed-for-vital-st-austell-to-a30-link-road/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:45:15

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: 13/12/2024 09:13:58