When carrying out any building work, maintenance or removal of any part of a property, it may be necessary to hire a builder’s skip to remove the debris.If you have space, you must place the skip within the boundary of your property....They will retain liability for the skip for the duration that it is deposited on Highways adopted land....A non emergency application takes a minimum of 2 weeks to process.What is classed as an emergencyPlease note emergency applications are those that pose an immediate risk to public safety, property, or essential services.All emergency skip applications need to be submitted through the digital system giving the usual lead‑in times.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/street-works/placing-a-skip-on-the-highway/

Last updated: 04/06/2026 10:59:53

You can choose whether to register as a service voter or as a civilian (ordinary elector).  ...Your registration as a service voter will be valid for 5 years from the time your entry onto the register takes effect....Register to vote (HM forces) More information is available from the Electoral Commission website.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/service-personnel-registration/

Last updated: 10/07/2025 14:22:06

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. ...Eligibility confirmation process We wrote to all EU citizens currently registered on the Electoral Register in November 2024 to either: confirm that they are being retained on the register following a data-based review as being a qualifying EU citizen or having retained rights; or ask EU citizens to confirm if they remain eligible to be registered under the new criteria.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/changes-for-european-union-citizens-about-voting-and-elections/

Last updated: 01/07/2025 13:41:26

Some people aren't counted for council tax If you live with someone who isn't counted, it may mean that you can get a 25 percent discount off your bill These people aren't counted for council tax: Education and training: school and college leavers students apprentices traditional student nurses youth training trainees spouse/civil partner or dependant of a foreign student Medical and health: severely mentally impaired people hospital patients patients in homes carers and care workers Certain kinds of job: visiting forces diplomats international HQ members Other people who don’t count: persons for whom child benefit is payable (usually those under 19) persons in detention (for example, in prison) residents of hostels religious communities Any discount arising will depend on the number of adults living in the property....If there is only one adult in your property that does not fit in to one of the above categories, you may be entitled to a 25% discount....If all the adults in your property fit in to one of the above categories, you may be entitled to a discount or an exemption Apply for a Council Tax discount After you have applied for money off your Council Tax While we're looking at your application, please keep paying your current Council Tax bill as usual.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-if-you-are-the-only-person-who-has-to-pay/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:59:10

Some residents may complain if the work:starts earlyfinishes latetakes place on Saturday afternoon, Sundays or Bank Holidays.Environmental Protection officers can investigate complaints about construction site noise.If you are bothered by construction noise please contact us.Builders and contractorsBuilders and contractors may need to apply in advance for consent to carry out construction works. ...Please read our guidance about Noise and Dust Control on Construction and Demolition Sites before starting works.Planning ConsultationThe Environmental Protection service is often consulted about planning applications....Our aim is to promote a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents and businesses.Where a development involves previously contaminated land, we will ask for a condition requiring a survey of the land. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/construction-sites/

Last updated: 22/07/2026 08:04:30

You might be able to apply for a discount on your Council Tax bill if you or someone you live with has a severe mental impairment to intelligence and social functioning, which appears to be permanent....Conditions that might cause a severe mental impairment could include (but not limited to) people who have been diagnosed with: severe and enduring mental health issues Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia severe learning difficulties You'll need to: get a certificate to say that you are severely mentally impaired from a medical professional, such as your GP prove your eligibility for one of the following benefits: Armed forces independence payment Attendance Allowance Constant Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance (higher or middle rate care component) Disability Working Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support (which includes a disability premium) Increase in Disablement pension (due to constant attendance being needed) Personal Independence Payment (standard or enhanced daily living component) Severe Disablement Allowance Unemployability Allowance Unemployability Supplement Universal Credit (including an element for a limited capability for...work or limited capability for work and work-related activity) Each person must complete their own application and provide a medical certificate from the doctor.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-severe-mental-disability/

Last updated: 05/01/2026 08:00:48

Appeals can be made against new, variation and review applications. ...We can also help with completing and checking the application, speeding up the process and saving your time and money.  ...Register an interest in a premises  If you have a legal interest in a premises you can sign up to receive updates about any licensing applications for that premises.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/alcohol-and-entertainment-licence/premises-licence/

Last updated: 20/08/2026 16:03:37

Birds nesting on property All wild bird species, their eggs and nests are protected by law under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981....Preventing birds from nesting on property Wild birds, including gulls, can be discouraged from nesting and roosting on your property using a variety of methods, including: Visual deterrents, such as scarecrows, windmills etc....You could find a pest controller to bird-proof your property.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/pests/wild-birds-and-seagulls/

Last updated: 13/11/2025 12:40:36

This is so that you do not need to make a formal request and can obtain the information more quickly. ...Open Data and LicensingThis Business Rates dataset is published as open data under the Open Government Licence (OGL). ...This information may be copied, used, adapted and redistributed, subject to the terms of the licence.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-rates/business-rates-data/

Last updated: 08/10/2026 13:19:43

Cornwall Council's Revolving Loan Fund supports the development of new affordable housing by organisations that are community-led and have housing charitable purposes or are a Community Land Trust (CLTs).The fund is open for bids from qualifying organisations....Loans can support the development of all types of affordable housing including:Shared ownershipAffordable and social rentIntermediate saleApplicants need to demonstrate that they have a fully funded proposal....This must be supported by a comprehensive business case which provides evidence of how the scheme will be funded in the long term (such as a mortgage in principle).Key FeaturesLoans are for the construction of new affordable housing.Eligible costs can include purchase of land, buildings, construction and conversion of a building (where this will result in the provision of new affordable housing).Site acquisition costs must form part of a fully funded scheme.Loans of between £75,000 and £1.5m per scheme for terms of up to 18 months.Loans are to be repaid within 12 months of completion of the scheme.Interest will be charged at Cornwall Council’s standard loan rate.In addition, an arrangement fee to cover administration and legal costs will be charged.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/community-led-affordable-housing-revolving-loan-fund/

Last updated: 21/09/2026 14:51:31