Guidance for small community events info
Even small community public events like
fetes,
craft fairs
and car boot sales
require planning and preparation to make sure they are safe and enjoyable.As a general rule, if your event will have less than 500 visitors, it’s a small or community event.
If it will have 500 or more visitors, it’s a large event and will need extra planningand preparation.
See our guidance for large events for detailsPlanning your event
When.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/guidance-for-small-community-events/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 12:36:04
|
Understanding and changing your section 106 agreement
A section 106 is a legal document which forms part of the planning permission for your home.
How does the Section 106 affect me?
Your s106 agreement will usually specify who would qualify to occupy the home, and at what price it can be sold for.
When you are thinking of selling your home, it’s important that you check the requirements in your s106 agreement.
Price of the property
Your s106 agreement will explain how the r.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/understanding-your-section-106-agreement/
Last updated: 01/05/2025 12:31:30
|
Education, Health and Care Plans
Most children and young people’s special educational needs can be met within educational settings with universal and specialist support (SEN support). A few children and young people with complex needs will require the support of an education, health and care plan (EHCP).
An educational health care plan is a document that’s supports a small number of children and young people that have particularly complex special educati.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-needs-assessments/
Last updated: 02/12/2024 09:01:23
|
Community
Cornwall has many vibrant communities. Individuals and local groups strive to make Cornwall a cleaner, greener place.
There's lots going on in Cornwall. from beach cleans to repair cafes and climate action groups - and you can get involved too.
Climate Literacy training
Cornwall Council has developed climate literacy training for our employees and elected Members.
We are making the online training available to city, town.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-emergency/community/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 15:58:18
|
Plant-powered chocolate producer secures £852k Good Growth investment for major expansion
An award-winning Cornish confectioner is planning a major expansion after securing an investment of £852,573 from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth programme.
Buttermilk, based in Bodmin, started life as a traditional fudge shop in the heart of Padstow in 1964. Now, 60 years later, the business has pioneered a range of award-winning dairy-free chocolate bars that are stocked by major retailers and wholesalers.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/plant-powered-chocolate-producer-secures-852k-good-growth-investment-for-major-expansion/
Last updated: 02/02/2024 14:38:03
|
Distinctive Ceremony in a Registration Office Ceremony Room
Our Distinctive ceremony, is a legal civil wedding, held in any of our ceremony rooms. You may invite guest numbers up to the capacity of your chosen ceremony room. The ceremony is suitable for those wanting a bespoke celebrant-led ceremony.
The ceremony can be bespoke. You can make it unique in many ways:
personal wedding vows
music
readings
sand blending
tying the knot
thoughtful words from friends and family
These ar.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/my-cornwall-wedding/our-wedding-collection/legal-weddings/distinctive-ceremony-in-a-registration-office-ceremony-room/
Last updated: 02/04/2025 14:56:45
|
Useful Information
Help and guidance for your project
The team have created a range of useful resources to help get projects off the ground:
An example of a small scale woodland management plan
Template for a woodland management plan
Tree species suggestion list
Tree nurseries that supply UK sourced and grown trees
Information on Contaminated land
Community Orchards guidance
List of apple and fruit users for excess crops from orchard trees.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/forest-for-cornwall-programme/useful-information/
Last updated: 31/10/2024 14:35:39
|
Discounted sale
When a developer gets planning permission in Cornwall, they are often required to provide affordable housing for sale. They can provide homes themselves as discounted homes. This scheme is known as Section 106 Discounted Market Sale.
How does discounted sale work?
The original developer willbe obligatedto sell a certain number of homes on their development at a discount to people with a local connection who are in housin.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/discounted-sale/
Last updated: 05/02/2025 12:54:45
|
Having a spring clean? Recycle more at your local recycling centre
Having a spring clean or sprucing up your garden ready for summer? If so, you may be planning a trip to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre in the coming weeks.
As part of its Sorted campaign, Cornwall Council is reminding people to sort their items before they visit the sites so more can be reused and recycled.
Furniture or household items that are in good condition that you no long want can be donated to .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/having-a-spring-clean-recycle-more-at-your-local-recycling-centre/
Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:58:42
|
Air Source Heat Pumps and Planning
The permitted development right of Class G allows you to install, alter or replace an air source heat pump on a residential property. This is subject to a number of limits and conditions.
Please note: ‘permitted development’ rights may be removed through a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction.
Limits and Conditions
The air source heat pump can be on a house, bungalow or a block of flats.
You are p.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/air-source-heat-pumps/
Last updated: 21/06/2024 13:19:25
|