Could you be a Councillor?
Cornwall needs people from different backgrounds to stand to become a Councillor. The qualities you need are a desire and passion to make a difference and improve the community you represent.
If you are passionate about your local community, we need you. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life for local people. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the whole of Cornwall to stand.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/could-you-be-a-councillor/
Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:06:40
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Neighbourhood Priorities Statements (NPS) Pilot in Cornwall
Neighbourhood Priorities Statements Pilot in Cornwall
Before a neighbourhood priorities statement can be prepared, you must apply to us to designate a neighbourhood area:
Make a Neighbourhood Priorities Statement
Fill in our letter template explaining why the area is appropriate to be designated as a neighbourhood area
Attach your map showing the proposed designated area
Contact us for our mapping service if you need a m.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-priorities-statements-pilot-in-cornwall/
Last updated: 24/04/2025 10:10:09
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Employee contribution rates
Employee contribution rates as of April 2025
Band
Actual pensionable pay
Main section contribution Rate
50/50 section contribution Rate
1
Up to £17,800
5.5%
2.75%
2
£17,801 to £28,000
5.8%
2.90%
3
£28,001 to £45,600
6.5%
3.25%
4
£45,601 to £57,700
6.8%
3.40%
5
£57,701 to £81,000
8.5%
4.25%
6
£81,001 to £114,800
9.9%
4.95%
7
£114,801 to £135,300
10.5%
5.25%
8
£135,301 to £203,000
11.4%
5.70%
9
£203,0.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/employers/employee-contribution-rates/
Last updated: 31/03/2025 12:10:07
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Firefighters pension scheme
Use the links below to view more details of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (FPS)
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/firefighters-pension-scheme/
Last updated: 18/03/2024 15:03:23
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Having a spring clean? Recycle more at your local recycling centre
Having a spring clean or sprucing up your garden ready for summer? If so, you may be planning a trip to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre in the coming weeks.
As part of its Sorted campaign, Cornwall Council is reminding people to sort their items before they visit the sites so more can be reused and recycled.
Furniture or household items that are in good condition that you no long want can be donated to .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/having-a-spring-clean-recycle-more-at-your-local-recycling-centre/
Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:58:42
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Planning enforcement legislation and policies
Government legislation
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
The Planning and Compensation Act 1991
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
The Localism Act 2011
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
The Town and Country Planning (Use.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/planning-enforcement-plan/planning-enforcement-legislation-and-policies/
Last updated: 30/04/2024 09:54:30
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Useful links
Please use the links below for further information on pensions.
Auto-enrolment guidelines
Citizens Advice
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
LGPS 2014 website
Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board
MoneyHelper
My Pension Online - the member self-service facility for Cornwall Pension Fund
NHS Pension Scheme
Pension scams
Pension tracing service
Pensions Ombudsman
Retirem.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/useful-links/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 13:32:42
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Result for Camborne and Redruth constituency - 12 December 2019
Surname
Forename
Description
Votes
Elected
EUSTICE
Charles George
The Conservative Party candidate
26,764
ELECTED
FARMER
Paul
Labour Party
18,064
HOLMES
Paul Thomas
The Liberal Party
676
LA BORDE
Karen Margaret
Green Party
1,359
MACDONALD
Florence Elizabeth
Liberal Democrat
3,504
Rejected ballot papers
Reason for rejection
No. of ballot papers rejected
a) want of official mark
8
b.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/parliamentary-elections-12-december-2019/result-for-camborne-and-redruth-constituency-12-december-2019/
Last updated: 02/03/2022 15:41:14
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Saints Trails
The Routes
The project has created 13km of trails for cyclists, walkers and equestrian users. This is mainly off road to enable safer journeys for commuters and leisure users in the locations indicated on the map below. Downloadable copies of the route plans are available below.
Route plans
Further details on the location and onward connections can be found on the plans below. You are able to click the links and save th.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-walking-and-cycling/saints-trails/
Last updated: 25/04/2025 08:01:52
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Community Right to Bid
The Localism Act 2011 introduced the Community Right to Bid. It enables certain groups to nominate local land or buildings to be included in theCornwall Council List of Assets of Community Value.
Groups which can nominate assets include:
town councils
parish councils
local voluntary organisations and
community organisations
You can view the location of these assets on ourinteractive mapping page. Select ‘Community’ then.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/cornwall-devolution-deal/community-right-to-bid/
Last updated: 27/12/2024 16:04:13
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