The plans in the protected NDPs guide note currently meet these national planning policy requirements.Protected NDPsChanges to national planning polices and interim adviceThe Government published a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 17 August 2026. ...If a local plan or neighbourhood plan policy does not fit with the new national policies it may carry less weight when decisions are made.We have checked our local plan policies to see how well they match the new NPPF. ...Our Interim Planning Position Policy Statement has been updated to show:Which policies we think are inconsistent or out of date and which ones can still be usedHow our policies reflect and are consistent with national policiesHow we make positive planning decisionsOur principles for developmentInformation about how we will write the new Local PlanThe Interim Statement was revised in September 2026 to reflect the new NPPF. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-planning-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 22/10/2026 11:08:01

Voters will head to the polls on May 1There’s just one week to go until Cornwall’s voters head to the polls for local elections. ...If you require any additional support to help you vote, please contact Cornwall Council’s elections team on 01872 324 196 or email voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk. ...Elections are taking place for Cornwall Council and some town and parish councils. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/local-elections-2025-where-s-my-polling-station-what-id-can-i-use-what-if-i-need-help/

Last updated: 24/04/2025 13:36:18

If you don't have valid photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate Residents will need to show photographic ID to vote in the Cornwall Council and town and parish council elections May 1, 2025....Kate Kennally, Returning Officer at Cornwall Council, said: “With elections taking place in Cornwall on May 1, it is important that those who want to vote make sure they have an accepted form of ID....If you need help applying for the free ID or want to request an application form, contact Cornwall Council’s elections team on 01872 324 196 or email voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/are-you-election-ready-don-t-forget-your-photo-id/

Last updated: 21/03/2025 09:38:59

Are you passionate about your local community?...If so, you might want to consider standing for election to become a councillor....Anyone interested in standing to be a councillor for their local town, city or parish council, or Cornwall Council, can book a place for the free event.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/thinking-of-standing-for-election-find-out-more-about-representing-your-local-community-at-the-councillor-fair/

Last updated: 10/01/2025 16:16:11

With only five weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on May 1, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered to do so. ...Local elections are an important opportunity to have your say on who represents you and makes decisions about issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in Cornwall....Niki Nixon, Director of Communications at the Electoral Commission, said: “It’s important that people check they’re ready to vote ahead of the upcoming local elections.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late/

Last updated: 04/03/2025 14:55:13

Please find below links to local and national newspapers, local news websites and radio stations....Local news websites BBC Cornwall Cornwall Live Local newspapers   Cornish and Devon post Cornish Times The Falmouth Packet Local Radio Stations Pirate FM Heart BBC Radio Cornwall   National newspapers Economist Financial Times Guardian Independent Daily Mail Telegraph Times

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/local-and-national-news/

Last updated: 17/06/2025 08:46:48

    A huge thank you to everyone who has come along to one of the Local Plan community drop-in events over the past few weeks to have their say on the future of Cornwall....Sian Lovie, from Creative Kernow, is delighted with the response from local people in the communities which have been involved so far....The feedback from this consultation will be used to develop the Draft Local Plan which is expected to be completed in late Spring 2027.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/communities-have-their-say-in-first-wave-of-cornwall-local-plan-drop-in-events/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:33:39

The annual canvass allows Cornwall Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it’s too late....To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, simply follow the instructions sent to you....We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year’s canvass.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/don-t-lose-your-vote-residents-in-cornwall-urged-to-check-voter-registration-details/

Last updated: 28/08/2024 13:30:18

Voters are being reminded to check their designated polling station ahead of elections for Cornwall Council and town and parish councils on May 1.With only two weeks go until polling day, voters are being reminded to make sure they know where they need to go, and check they have a valid form of photo ID.If you’re voting in person, you can use the polling station finder on the Cornwall Council website to check your designated polling station....Poll cards, which are sent out to people who are registered to vote in the weeks leading up to the elections, also provide details of your designated polling station....If you require any additional support to help you vote, please contact Cornwall Council’s elections team on 01872 324 196 or email voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/where-do-i-vote-use-our-polling-station-finder-to-check-where-to-go-on-may-1/

Last updated: 17/04/2025 09:25:56

Cornwall Council and Council of the Isles of Scilly are hosting the engagement sessions next month as part of the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). ...Come to one of our events in person or online, talk to our energy experts and have a say on energy in your local area.”...Part of the value of Local Area Energy Plans comes from the local engagement and building a shared understanding of the local challenges and opportunities in reaching net zero, so it will be great to see as many local people and organisations as possible share their views."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-green-energy-at-local-area-energy-plan-events/

Last updated: 22/08/2023 09:51:15