Key Council documents
Cornwall Council has a number of strategies, policies and plans that form a part of our decision making process. TheCouncil Strategy and Business Plan pages link closely with this.
Strategies and plans
Gyllyn Warbarth, Together We Can: The Cornwall Plan
The Cornwall Plan 2020 – 2050 is the strategic vision for Cornwall. It aims to make Cornwall a cleaner, greener, fairer, and more inclusive place.
In 2020, the Cornwall an.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/key-council-documents/
Last updated: 25/09/2025 15:00:03
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How can you adapt to climate change?
Climate change is already having an impact on our day to day lives. There are lots of actions you can take as an individual to increase your resilience to climate change. The UK government has a website with advice on how to get prepared for emergencies.
Visit the UK government prepare website
If you work for an organisation wanting to increase its preparedness, you can use theLocal Climate Adaptation Tool to understand p.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-emergency/how-can-you-adapt-to-climate-change/
Last updated: 26/09/2025 11:19:20
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Take home a free tree and help grow the Forest for Cornwall
Thousands of free tree saplings are being given away across Cornwall from next month as residents are encouraged to plant trees, increase nature in their communities and protect the environment.
The Forest for Cornwall team are behind the initiative which starts in October ahead of the approaching planting season.
More than 1.6 million trees have been planted for the Forest for Cornwall since the scheme was launch.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/take-home-a-free-tree-and-help-grow-the-forest-for-cornwall/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 10:39:12
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The Annual Conversation 2021
The 2021 Annual Conversation followed on from the work done for the G7, which came to Cornwall in June 2021. This gave children and young people the opportunity to share their ideas on the future of Cornwall.
With thousands of young people taking part in the G7, the Council pledged to keep the conversation going as part of their commitment to recognising theUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; particular.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/childrens-rights/our-projects-and-activities/annual-conversation/annual-conversation-2021/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 14:55:57
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Views sought on discounted parking ticket for Cornwall residents and overnight motorhome parking trial
Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to make parking more affordable for those who need to regularly park in a Council car park.
A consultation has been launched today (Thursday, November 30) on plans which will cut the cost of the Council's Season Parking Ticket by 50% for Cornwall residents.
Available for drivers who live in Cornwall for at least six months of the year, the Resident Season Ticket can .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/views-sought-on-discounted-parking-ticket-for-cornwall-residents-and-overnight-motorhome-parking-trial/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 11:44:31
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Prepare your business for Brexit
Leaving the EU means most UK businesses will see change to how they operate. There are now new arrangements and changes in law for trading with EU and non-EU countries.
Government'schecker tool provides the best starting point for thinking about what you may need to do.
Alternatively, you might consider finding information on the following issues:
EU Settlement Scheme EmployersToolkit
Exporting goods to the EU
Importing .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/brexit/prepare-your-business-for-brexit/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 12:01:57
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The Saints Way
Any temporary closures in place on the Saints' Way can befound on theTemporary Closures of Public Rights of Waypage.
The Saint's Way Trail follows a varied course through valleys, woodlands, pastures, moors and villages.You can expect to see some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the county. All inhabited by countless species of flora and fauna.
The surrounding countryside includes rolling pastures of ancient fa.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/cycle-routes-and-trails/the-saints-trail/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 13:45:56
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Beware of the dangers - water safety advice
What to do if someone falls in the water
Firstly call for help, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard if you are at the coast, fire service and ambulance if you are inland.
Try and give an accurate location use landmarks or signs and stay on the line.
Do not enter the water. It is human nature to want to help but often will only result in two casualties in the water and nobody to direct rescuers to the scene.
Shout to them.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/water-safety/beware-of-the-dangers-water-safety-advice/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 15:00:15
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Healthcare information for HM Service Personnel, Veterans and their families
The national Armed Forces Covenant sets the following goals for healthcare for Service families and veterans:
Family members should maintain their position on any NHS waiting list. Even if they are moved around the UK due to the Service person being posted.
Veterans should receive priority treatment when NHS treatment relates to a condition connected to their Armed Forces service . This is subject to the clinical needs o.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/healthcare-information-for-hm-service-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/
Last updated: 02/10/2025 11:37:57
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Information for families
If a loved one has recently died and the death is being investigated by the Coroner, you may find these pages helpful.
A death will be reported to the Coroner if:
it is violent, sudden, unnatural or suspicious
the cause of death is unknown
it happened in legal custody
This will be reported by the police, paramedics or doctors. It is then the Coroner's role to investigate the death.
What happens next?
Once the death has .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/the-cornwall-coroner/information-for-families/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 19:19:07
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