Among the measures included in the draft proposals for 2026/27 are: Over £36m in our Together for Families services in 2026/27, which not only addresses the overspend during 2025/26, but also provides investment; Over £37m to continue the transformation of our adult social care services, providing better care delivered in the right place at the right time; £8m investment to protect delivery of core frontline services including waste and regulatory services;  £9m invested to support transport, housing, economic growth and environmental services across Cornwall; £3m investing and improving our fire services capability....We have used this opportunity to produce Cornwall’s first Comprehensive Spending Review, including a draft budget which is balanced over every year of the three years of the Medium-Term Financial Plan. ...Alongside the investments are plans to reduce spending through efficiencies and modernising working practices.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/balanced-draft-budget-for-202627-set-for-public-consultation/

Last updated: 14/01/2026 10:35:07

A rare seahorse found in a Cornish estuary is one of only a small number identified in Cornwall over the last decade, experts say....The ERCCIS collates data on all species sightings in the region, not just the rare and protected, and disseminates it for research and conservation purposes....“This is an insanely rare species to find and isn’t something most people will ever see in their lifetime.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/discovery-of-rare-seahorse-highlights-need-to-protect-cornwall-s-marine-habitats/

Last updated: 19/04/2024 07:57:47

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...“I also wrote to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government requesting a continuation of the Government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative funding, so to see £233 million of additional spending in 2025-26 on tackling homelessness is pleasing....So the Chancellor's commitment to reforming the approach to funding allocations within the Local Government Finance Settlement by redistributing funding to ensure that it reflects an up-to-date assessment of need and local revenues, is particularly welcomed.

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 cabinet has already endorsed the draft budget for 2024/25, which includes extra funding of more than £20 million for Emergency Housing Accommodation, Home to School Transport and Children’s Social Care, as well as a focus on reducing all unnecessary spending in all areas....The proposals for day-to-day spending in 2024/25, known as the ‘revenue budget’, will see a net increase of around £37m in spending on care for Adults and Children in Cornwall....This builds on the significant investment that has been made over the last two years into these key service areas.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/budget-for-202425-to-be-considered-by-cornwall-council-next-week/

Last updated: 14/02/2024 14:01:34

There will be changes to food waste, rubbish, recycling and garden waste collections over the festive season....Most of us produce more waste than usual over the Christmas period but many of those extra items can be recycled, including plastic sweet tubs, plastic advent calendar trays, tins, glass bottles and carboard boxes.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/changes-to-cornwalls-food-waste-rubbish-and-recycling-collections-over-christmas/

Last updated: 01/12/2025 11:43:01

From theatre and dance to music and museums - a huge variety of organisations and groups will receive funding from the Council’s £1.8 million Culture and Creative Investment programme to help them deliver creative and inclusive activities and events for communities all over Cornwall. ...We look forward to continuing to raise awareness that creativity is good for you and to providing opportunities for individuals and communities to get involved in arts projects which will benefit their mental, physical, emotional and social health”   Carol added: “Through a careful and objective assessment process which took into account geographical spread and a commitment to work with communities across Cornwall, we are able to offer financial support to 21 organisations totalling £1.8 million over the next four years. ...“We received over 50 applications.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/more-than-twenty-creative-organisations-across-cornwall-share-in-18-million-funding-package/

Last updated: 30/09/2025 13:58:22

Plans to provide around 35 acres of natural green space and over six kilometres of walking and cycling routes at Governs Park, part of Langarth Garden Village, have been given the go ahead by the Council’s Strategic Planning Committee....The area includes a Scheduled Monument – known locally as Governs Round – which to date has been inaccessible to the public....Long term stewardship will be put in place over this timeframe so that ongoing future management can be secured from the opening of the greenspace to the public.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/plans-for-green-space-cycle-and-walking-routes-at-langarth-garden-village-given-go-ahead/

Last updated: 15/03/2023 11:27:24

One individual was issued a £500 penalty after dumping five black bags of rubbish in Greensplat, St Austell, in February....The other, who paid someone to dispose of their waste, received a £200 penalty after their rubbish was fly-tipped in St Dennis, St Austell, in January....Anyone found responsible for a smaller-scale fly-tip will receive a £500 fixed penalty.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/warning-to-residents-and-businesses-after-penalties-issued-for-fly-tipping/

Last updated: 10/03/2025 13:03:55

Emergency crews responded to hundreds of calls as strong winds, thunder and lightning and heavy rain hit the Duchy over the weekend. ...Around 100 of those involved trees that were blocking roads, and more than 50 were related to flooding....Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service dealt with around 30 weather-related incidents over the weekend, including a small fire at a house that was struck by lightning.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/emergency-crews-deal-with-hundreds-of-calls-as-storm-eowyn-and-herminia-hit-cornwall/

Last updated: 28/01/2025 10:52:51

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has called for clarity from the Government over its future funding deals ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget next month....A joint letter was sent to the new Prime Minister following the debate to raise the issue, but no response has been received to date...."We will of course continue to apply pressure ourselves and work with Cornwall’s MPs to ensure we can secure the best possible outcome for our residents, and ensure Cornwall no longer receives below average funding which fails to cover the cost of the demand-led services we provide.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-calls-for-government-to-clarify-its-position-on-fairer-funding/

Last updated: 18/09/2024 10:00:01