Safeguarding adults
“Everybody has the right to be safe, no matter who they are or their circumstance. They have the right to live their life free from violence, fear and abuse, but not everyone can protect themselves.”
Safeguarding Adults
Abuse of any kind is wrong. You can report abuse, whether it’s happening to you or to someone else, and help to stop it. It’s better to report abuse that you suspect might be happening, than to say nothing.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults/
Last updated: 15/09/2025 15:29:25
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Funded projects since February 2025
Recently funded
Since February 2025 the community capacity programme has received over 100 applications. Details can be found below on what has been funded so far:
Camel Valley
China Clay and Luxulyan
Cornwall South (Kemeneth Kernow Soth)
Falmouth and Penryn
North Cornwall
North Kerrier and East Penwith
Penwith
Roseland and Truro
Saints Coast
South East Cornwall
South Kerrier
Tamar to Moor
Countywide
Camel Valley
C.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/community-capacity-fund/funded-projects-since-february-2025/
Last updated: 24/11/2025 10:52:38
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Employment of school age children
Cornwall Council has a statutory duty to:
regulate
supervise
enforce legislation about
all aspects of Children in employment.
A child assisting in any trade or occupation carried on for a profit or gain is classed as employed. Even if they receive no payment for their labour.
It is important that anyone employing a child does so strictly according to the law.
Who can be employed?
No child under the age of 13 years can .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/parent-support-and-advice/child-employment/
Last updated: 17/07/2025 13:22:43
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Community
Cornwall has many vibrant communities, individuals, and local groups striving 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, t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-emergency/community/
Last updated: 08/12/2025 11:26:09
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Noise
Noise nuisance
Noise is one of the statutory nuisances that can be investigated by the Council.
Find out more about statutory nuisances
We can investigate certain types of noise nuisance. The source of the noise must be coming from premises (including land), such as a neighbouring residential property, or commercial business. We can also investigate noise that is emitted from or caused by a vehicle, machinery or equipment.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/noise/
Last updated: 20/10/2025 14:17:14
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Stray dogs
We often receive reports that someone has found and contained a stray dog. When we do, we will normally make arrangements for a Dog Welfare and Enforcement Officer to collect the dog within normal working hours.
Evenings (up to 10pm) and at weekends we send a contractor out to collect the dog.
However during peak times this may not be possible and you may be requested to look after the dog until the next working day.
Outs.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/stray-dogs/
Last updated: 30/07/2025 10:20:18
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CFRS privacy notices
We are updating our Privacy Notice to reflect the changes we have made. This is part of our ongoing commitment to be transparent about how we use your data and keep it safe. We are including changes to address the new standards introduced by the European data protection law. This is known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our privacy notices set out how we, Resilient Cornwall; including Cornwall Fire and R.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/contact-cfrs/cfrs-privacy-notices/
Last updated: 18/03/2021 15:28:14
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Building Control Schedule of Charges Information
Our charges are set in line with the following legislation
The Building Act 1984 (as amended)
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010
The Local Government Act 2003
Increase in Building Control fees with effect from01 December 2025
Principles of the charging scheme
Our fees are established on the basis of ‘chargeable functions’ and ‘chargeable advice’. This is as prescribed in the Building (Local Authorit.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/building-control/making-an-application/building-control-schedule-of-charges/
Last updated: 09/12/2025 13:32:32
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Privacy policy
The information you provide to Cornwall Council is controlled by Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY.
Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294
Cornwall Council is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We aim to be as transparent as possible to fully explain how your personal data is held and processed.
This Privacy Notice explains when and why we collect personal information a.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/
Last updated: 26/11/2025 15:32:22
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Elections Privacy Notice
The law relating to how we collect, hold and process personal data has changed,following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU)2016/679 and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). This notice providesinformation on what we do with your data and your rights.
Who holds my data for electoral purposes and what records do they hold?
The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO).....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/elections-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 24/09/2025 10:08:48
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