Family history
Registers we hold
We have registers recording births, deaths and marriages in Cornwall since July 1837 when civil registration began....By Post
Please write to us with the information above, and include a cheque (made payable to Cornwall Council) or Postal order and send to:
Certificate Applications (Registration)PO Box 94TruroTR1 9AZ
National Index
The General Register Office (GRO) holds a national, central register of birth, deaths and marriages dating back to 1837....NOTE: Reference numbers from the General Register Office are different from our numbers.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/cornwall-registration-service/family-history/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:43:00
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Privacy Notice - Education Business Partnership
In some instances we also require health information, SEND information, sex, emergency contact details, passport details, national insurance number, insurance information, workplace information and bank details....Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294
There’s something I don’t understand
If you need help in understanding this notice, please contact the Cornwall Education Business Partnership admin team on telephone number 01872 324142 or by emailing ebp@cornwall.gov.uk
How we will use the information about you
The information will be used to provide you with the Cornwall Education Business Partnership service requested as appropriate. ...Our sub-contractor(s) detailed in this privacy notice will also maintain the same levels of security that we do which are set out in the contract we have with them.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/know-your-rights-how-to-get-involved-and-further-information/how-we-use-your-information-to-provide-services/privacy-notice-education-business-partnership/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:49:30
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Local Authority Land
Details of the Council’s land and building assets including
offices occupied or controlled by user bodies, properties occupied under Private Finance Initiative contracts, hostels, laboratories, investment properties and depots, undeveloped land ...
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/local-government-transparency-code/local-authority-land/
Last updated: 27/08/2026 09:05:06
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Contact the Mapping Service
We use GIS to provide staff access to spatial datasets held within the council to support a range of public services and statutory roles.The GIS Team:buildmanageand provide accessto a range of web maps and applications accessible to staff and the public.These include simplified, interactive maps for users to determine the location of certain council assets and boundaries, run simple spatial queries and create basic print outs.It is our also our responsibility to ensure the council remains compliant with all existing geospatial copyright and statutory obligations including the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.For further information please see section 15 of the website terms of use.If you would like to contact us, please complete the form below....Please note: if you would like a response, please provide your contact details....If you find errors on these map please visit Contact us | Ordnance Survey.Address SearchFor issues with addressing please contact the Address Management Team addressmanagement@cornwall.gov.ukReport an issueTo report issues that do not relate to the functionality of the online mapping or location intelligence please use the relevant reporting form.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-mapping-service/
Last updated: 01/09/2026 10:24:40
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Can I increase my benefits?
You may still be paying added extra years contributions, if you entered into a contract before April 2008.The LGPS regulations changed again as of 1 April 2014:You can no longer increase your benefits through additional regular contributions (ARCs). ...You may still be still paying ARCs if you entered into a contract before April 2014.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/active-members/benefits-of-the-scheme/can-i-increase-my-benefits/
Last updated: 24/08/2026 09:03:41
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Newquay Registration Office
Register a birth
Give notice of marriage or civil partnership
Register a death
Alternatively, you can make an appointment over the phone by calling 0300 1234 181.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/cornwall-registration-offices/newquay-registration-office/
Last updated: 24/04/2026 08:08:43
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Website accessibility statement
are difficult to navigate using just a keyboardThe moving images on the homepage cannot be paused, or controlled with a keyboardSome parts of the homepage and some headings do not have a strong enough colour contrastFeedback and contact informationIf you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:email equality@cornwall.gov.ukcall 0300 1234 100.Reporting accessibility problems with this websiteWe’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.If you:find any problems not listed on this page orthink we’re not meeting accessibility requirementsPlease contact the web team using webmanager@cornwall.gov.uk. ...We will make another assessment when the supplier contract is up for renewal.Online systems provided by third party suppliersSome of our online services are provided by third-party applications - these are platforms and websites developed by external suppliers....website.Third-party applications include:Online paymentsLagan formsFIS directory and SEND Local Offer (family information service)Public Access applications search (planning, building control and licensing)Zatpark parking portalPrism (online library service)Jobs applicationsSelf service (council tax, benefits information or business rates)HomechoiceSchool admissionsDemocracy Cornwall (councillors and meeting information)Lets Talk (consultations)Engagespace - (transport consultations)Fire Service Fire risk reporting formMosaic web formsStarGo Street works application system- this will be addressed by 31 July 2026The costs and resources to work with suppliers to make changes to all these systems is a disproportionate burden.To meet all the requirements for these third party sites would overwhelmingly exceed our website budget for the year and leave us unable to do any other work - and would not significantly improve things for disabled users.These systems will be reviewed at the end of their contract
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/website-accessibility-statement/
Last updated: 03/06/2026 12:41:15
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Elections Privacy Notice
Using information received from the public, registration officers keep two registers – the electoral register and the open register (also known as the edited register)....The full electoral register
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections....The open register
The open register is an extract of the electoral register, but is not used for elections.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/elections-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 24/09/2025 09:08:48
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Register to speak at a Planning Committee meeting
If you wish to speak at a planning committee meeting, please use the registration form on this page.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/public-speaking-at-planning-committees/register-to-speak-at-a-planning-committee-meeting/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:02:35
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Personal searches and access to data
This page provides information for personal searches and access to data.A personal search of the Local Land Charges RegisterA Personal Search of the Local Land Charges Register, is free of charge....The lead time could increase to at least 20 working days during peak times.For further details, please contact Land Charges direct at landcharges@cornwall.gov.ukFees - personal searches of the Local Land Charges RegisterTo view fees please visit our Land Charges fee page.Land charges feesPlease check the Online Planning Register many decision notices are free to download.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-land-charges/personal-searches-and-access-to-data/
Last updated: 17/09/2026 09:58:29
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