Engine oil
Can I recycle it?
Engine oil is not collected as part of your recycling collection.
You can take engine oil to most Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
Useful information
The government website Oil Bank Line can tell you more about recycling your oil.
Household Waste and Recycling Centres
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https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/engine-oil/
Last updated: 17/11/2025 14:46:36
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School Admissions in Cornwall
Cornwall Council and all Cornwall's schools must follow the Admissions Code 2021. For further information visit theSchool Admissions Codepages on the Government website.
Admission authorities
Each school has an 'admission authority' which makes decisions about admissions for that school. The admission authority for each type of school is:
Type of School
Admission Authority
Academy
Academy Trust
Community school
L.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-admissions/school-admissions-in-cornwall/
Last updated: 24/11/2025 07:13:50
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Help with council tax debt and managing money
We want to support our customers and recognise that at times, it can be difficult for you to pay your bills.Sometimes you may require support from us or an advice agency.
The following guidance may help you with your council tax arrears:
signup to pay by direct debit– it’s theeasiest way to pay and you can choose to pay between 10 or 12months
claimCouncil Tax Supportif you are ona low income
see if you qualify toget mone.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/sort-out-your-council-tax-arrears/help-with-council-tax-debt-and-managing-money/
Last updated: 26/11/2025 11:09:46
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Why learn with us?
Learning for everyone
We are like a college dedicated for adults – but with 11 small centres in the community rather than big sites – making us local to you.
We offer a broad range of learning open to everyone.
We also make a special effort to offer a second chance in education for those who may not have been able to reach their potential the first time around.
Ofsted have told us, most recently in 2023, that we are a Goo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/adult-and-community-education/why-learn-with-us/
Last updated: 28/11/2025 15:54:29
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Bullying
Schools, services and families should work together to prevent bullying from happening. In the first instance contact your child’s school to discuss any bullying concerns.
Bullying
It can be:
physical: hitting, kicking, taking things
verbal: name calling, insulting, making offensive remarks, persistent teasing, sarcasm, threats
indirect: spreading nasty rumours or stories, excluding from social groups, sending malicious .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/parent-support-and-advice/bullying/
Last updated: 09/12/2025 12:34:29
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Communications and engagement strategy 2023/25
Scope
Cornwall Council is on a mission to transform the way in which we deliver and enable hundreds of services for the residents of Cornwall in the years to come.
Clear, timely engaging communications are essential to helping our residents understand our mission. Whether its keeping residents informed, encouraging the take up of services, the experience you get when dealing with one of our customer service team, engaging.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communications-and-engagement-strategy-202325/
Last updated: 17/12/2025 12:55:47
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What are health determinants – and why do they matter?
As the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Cornwall (HDRC Cornwall for short), we have health determinants in our name. But it’s not a term a lot of people are familiar with! So what exactly are health determinants? And more importantly, why should we care?
Introducing health determinants
When most people think about what impacts a person’s health, they tend to think on the individual level. Things like how much so.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/health-determinants-research-collaboration/hdrc-cornwall-news-and-updates/what-are-health-determinants-and-why-do-they-matter/
Last updated: 23/12/2025 13:25:43
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How will CIL affect my development
The information provided here is a summary of the CIL process. For detailed information, you should refer to:
theCIL Regulations 2010(as amended)
theNational Planning Policy Framework, and
thePlanning Portal.
A development is liable for CILif it:
creates a new dwelling of any size; or
creates over 100sqm of gross internal floorspace; and
involves new buildings into which people normally go.
CIL applies to development .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/how-will-cil-affect-my-development/
Last updated: 30/12/2025 12:14:29
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Money off council tax for carers and care workers
Care workers who live in the same property as the person they care for are not counted for council tax. This means we can apply a 25% discount to your bill if you are the only adult in your household.
There are two types of carers, the professional care worker, and the unpaid carer or relative.
The professional care worker living with the person receiving care
The professional care worker must either:
Be providing care o.....
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-carers-and-care-workers/
Last updated: 05/01/2026 08:00:48
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Money off council tax for empty homes
You may be able to get some money off your council tax, or even an exemption, if your home is empty for one of these reasons.
Discounts
A home that is empty and unfurnished
Homes that are empty will have to pay the full 100% yearly Council Tax charges. An additional premium is charged when a property has been empty for 12 months or more.
A home in need of major repairs
If your home is empty and unfurnished and needs, o.....
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/get-money-off-your-council-tax/money-off-council-tax-for-empty-homes/
Last updated: 05/01/2026 08:00:48
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