Cornwall Council is asking residents for feedback after updating Cornwall’s Transport Plan to reflect changes since it was first published in 2011....The Council has updated Cornwall’s Transport Plan to reflect these and other developments, so that there are robust strategies in place to improve transport over the next decade. ...Give your views on the refreshed draft Cornwall Transport Plan To request a paper copy of the survey please call 0300 1234 222 or email connectingcornwall@cornwall.gov.uk The survey will be open until 24 December 2021.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/views-sought-on-ten-year-transport-plan/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 11:17:27

A new scheme has launched in Cornwall to help people in financial crisis. ...Cornwall Council has been awarded £8.25 million for the 2026/27 financial year. ...Help families become more financially resilient long-term through working with Cornwall Council and other partners. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/new-825m-funding-scheme-launches-in-cornwall-to-help-people-facing-financial-crisis/

Last updated: 01/04/2026 10:11:18

A public consultation has begun today into Cornwall Council’s draft budget proposals for 2025/26....The meeting heard how, despite some increased funding announced in the Autumn Statement in Westminster last month, the financial challenges facing local authorities across the UK means difficult choices must be made in order to balance the authority’s books....The proposed budget would see Council Tax rise by 4.99%, which includes a 2% adult social care precept.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/consultation-begins-into-cornwall-councils-draft-budget-proposals-for-202526/

Last updated: 15/11/2024 14:53:52

The leader of Cornwall Council has welcomed the budget, but says the fine details need to be understood and the funding allocations for Cornwall determined before its impact on the authority’s finances can be fully considered....Among the headlines from yesterday’s budget, revealed by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, in Parliament, were: ·     £1.3 billion new grant funding for local authority services in 2025/26, including at least £600m in new grant funding for social care ·     £233m additional spending in 2025/26 to prevent homelessness ·     A 3.2% increase in Core Spending Power for local authorities in 2025/26 ·     A pledge to continue the Shared Prosperity Fund at a reduced level for a transition year by providing £900 million for local authorities to invest in local growth in 2025/26, in advance of wider funding reforms. ·     An additional £500m in capital funding for local roads maintenance ·     Extension of the 100% business rates retention for Cornwall Council for 2025/26 Cllr Taylor said: “From the first hearing, I am pleased to see Cornwall’s voice has been heard in respect of our call for an extension to the Shared Prosperity Fund, likewise the announcement of more funding for local government...“What has been pleasing though is to see some of the bigger issues that really matter to us being addressed in today’s budget.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/leader-welcomes-cornwalls-voice-being-heard-in-budget/

Last updated: 31/10/2024 07:30:51

“The Council is now developing a new Local Plan that will take us to 2050....Information on Local Plan drop-in eventsThe first phase in developing the new Local Plan involves establishing a Vision for Cornwall which will link all the different areas of the plan....The Local Plan team will be having conversations with different people and organisations across Cornwall over the coming months as work on preparing the plan progresses.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/people-in-towns-and-villages-across-cornwall-take-up-opportunity-to-have-their-say-on-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:33:53

Cornwall Council has approved a budget for 2024/25 which will continue delivering vital services for residents despite the fiscal pressures faced by local government across the country....The budget will mean a council tax increase of 4.99% for residents, which includes a 2% levy to fund adult social care, bringing the bill for a Band D property to £1,892.75....Cllr David Harris, deputy leader of Cornwall Council and portfolio holder for resources, said: “This has been a difficult budget process given the current situation faced by local authorities across the country.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-approves-budget-for-202425/

Last updated: 20/02/2024 17:16:13

Cornwall Council is hosting the online event to answer questions about the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) being launched together with the Council of the Isles of Scilly. ...Everyone is invited to join the Local Area Energy Plan: LIVE Q&A session on Facebook on September 18, at 6pm. ...The Local Area Energy Plan is being created with residents and businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/join-online-question-and-answer-session-on-local-area-energy-plan-september-18-6pm/

Last updated: 11/09/2023 14:27:17

  Cornwall Council has launched a new climate and energy plan aimed at delivering more clean local energy, warmer homes, sustainable travel and support for organisations to cut carbon emissions and energy bills. ...The new plan also sets out the next stage of the authority’s response to the climate emergency in leading the way to reduce emissions across its estate and operations.  ...It is built around four missions aligned with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/council-launches-new-climate-and-energy-plan-to-deliver-benefits-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:36:01

A draft budget to protect frontline services and meet residents’ priorities will be considered by Cornwall Council’s Cabinet next week....A worse than anticipated financial settlement from Government to Cornwall, which saw the wholesale removal of the Rural Services Delivery Grant, means that Cornwall Council must reassess the level of savings needed to deliver a balanced budget. ...Cllr David Harris, the deputy leader of Cornwall Council and portfolio holder for resources, said: "This really has been the most difficult budget to put together, it is clear that Government has not listened.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/draft-budget-to-protect-services-to-be-considered-by-cabinet/

Last updated: 04/02/2025 17:35:51

Cornwall Council and Council of the Isles of Scilly are launching the creation of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) today (July 25, 2023). ...Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are the first UK rural and island region to carry out a Local Area Energy Plan. ..."We’re fully committed to working with our partners at Cornwall Council to ensure this plan works for our unique home, and look forward to engaging with islanders beginning in July."  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/help-shape-green-energy-plan-to-make-cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-net-zero/

Last updated: 25/07/2023 08:53:54