Your information will be used by Cornwall Council to manage the process for the submission of questions to Council, Cabinet or Committee meetings where questions are permitted. ...Any personal data (other than name and postal town) provided by public participants will not be shared with anyone except the member of Democratic Services who deals with the respective Committee. ...The Council may publish audio and/or video recordings of the meeting to You Tube in which case your image, name and postal town will be available to view online.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/general-public-participation-scheme-privacy-notice/

Last updated: 30/06/2021 13:09:38

This page has information on our current coastal erosion risk management projects....Dunes will also play a role protecting us from predicted future sea level rise due to climate change.  ...The aims of the Making Space for Sand project are to: increase understanding of problems associated with sea level rise and coastal erosion increase understanding of the impact this will have on coastal communities encourage a more sustainable use and development of the coastal fringe allow for a more natural, ecosystem approach to coastal management. 40 locations along the Cornish coastline will benefit from the project. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/coastal-protection/coastal-erosion-management-projects/

Last updated: 26/06/2025 08:28:56

Safe Places can help people while they are out and about in the community, if: they feel worried are at risk They can go to public places, like shops, cafes and job centres, which have a Safe Place sticker in their window and ask staff there for help....How to become part of the scheme If you would like to register as a Safe Place, please email safeplaces@cornwall.gov.uk or call 01872 324200.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/safe-places/

Last updated: 11/06/2025 13:07:05

Key InformationThe Cornwall Climate Emergency Development Plan DocumentBiodiversity Net Gain Technical Guidance for Developers and Planners (In-depth guidance including Biodiversity Offsetting) Cornwall Planning for Biodiversity - updated 2026 (All aspects of all biodiversity in development.)Cornwall Council Planning Validation Guide (Submission requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain)DEFRA Biodiversity Metric Download User Guide and Metric Spreadsheet)CIEEM: Biodiversity Net Gain Report and Audit Templates (includes useful templates for Biodiversity Gain & monitoring reporting)BSI Standards BS 8683:2021 (Process standards)Planning Advisory Service (PAS) FAQCurrent Biodiversity Net Gain Planning RequirementsThe requirements are set out in the Cornwall Council Validation Guide.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-planning-for-biodiversity-guide/

Last updated: 14/09/2026 15:36:16

Caldicott Guardian Cornwall Council's Caldicott Guardian is: Emma TretheweyService Director | Business Support, Integrated Systems and Performance (Care and Wellbeing and Together for Families) Our Deputy Caldicott Guardian is:  Ben DaviesService Director | Children and Families | Together for Families There are four key areas of responsibility for the Caldicott Guardian: Strategy and governance Confidentiality and data protection expertise Internal information processing Information sharing The Caldicott Guardian ensures that we meet high standards in handling personal information....As services are handed devolved to local control it is important that steps are taken to ensure that the interests of the most vulnerable people in their communities, such as; children young people, and adults at risk are taken into account and provided with protection.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/what-is-safeguarding/

Last updated: 11/06/2026 12:54:29

According to figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC), print circulation continues to decline nationally and regionally, however there are several local printed newspapers available for residents in Cornwall and they are a trusted source of information....Internal communications drive our staff engagement by keeping our 5,000+ employees well informed about the work of the Council and how the work that they do supports the Council’s mission and business plan....Objectives for communications for the next period Supporting the Cabinet and Council’s mission and priority outcomes – external and internal audiences understand our priorities and how we deliver them Ensuring communication is seen as the responsibility of all – employees understand that we all have a responsibility to communicate well and have the tools to deliver it Supporting the Council to be one organisation, with one voice – developing a clear and consistent brand and tone across the organisation Being regarded as a listening council – developing two-way communications based on dialogue and listening Future focused comms – ensuring our communications keep pace and adapt to changes in society, innovative technologies, and challenges.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/campaigns-consultations-and-petitions/communications-and-engagement-strategy-202325/

Last updated: 24/08/2026 15:17:14

If you hold a position of “Special Responsibility”, such as a Committee Chairman you will receive an additional allowance to reflect the additional responsibilities that you will be expected to undertake....There are some immediate administration requirements that you must complete:- Acceptance of office Personal details DBS check Providing information for payroll purposes< IT acceptable use policy Register of interests Induction will be a combination of in-person and Teams events and on-line learning....Governance structure, committee meetings and the calendar of meetings  The Council’s democratic governance structure is the Leader and Cabinet model. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/support-available-to-councillors/

Last updated: 20/03/2026 13:11:07

Who self-harms and what are the risks?...Why young people self-harm How self-harm works Spotting the warning signs Responding to self-harm in schools Assessing risk Confidentiality and information sharing Other factors to consider Roles and responsibilities within schools Guidance for primary schools Download the Managing Self-Harm GuideOnline support and resources Online Support Sometimes community and voluntary support helps resolve issues relating to SEMH.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/parent-support-and-advice/social-emotional-and-mental-health/

Last updated: 14/01/2026 10:03:45

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Friday 11 April....Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote....“If you’re in doubt about whether you need to register to vote, or have questions about how to apply for a postal or proxy vote, or free ID, you can 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/register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late/

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

Residents in Cornwall are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them....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....The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date.

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