Residents, particularly those who have recently moved, are urged to check their details are correct if they want to vote in future elections....Residents are being urged to respond to emails and letters they receive to make sure they don’t lose their chance to vote in future elections....To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, please follow the instructions we send you.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/don-t-lose-your-vote-cornwall-voters-urged-to-check-their-details-are-up-to-date/

Last updated: 15/08/2025 07:24:39

Projects which have made an impact in cutting carbon emissions, improving the environment or promoting sustainable practices are being invited to enter the Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2021....  Here is a video featuring Cornwall Sustainability Awards winners from 2020:   judging will take place in november and this year’s judges are kim conchie, chamber of commerce, lord robin teverson, cios local nature partnership, mark duddridge, cios local enterprise partnership, cllr martyn alvey, cornwall council cabinet portfolio holder for environment, ann vandermeulen, federation of small businesses and helen dobby, environment agency.  class="mceNonEditable embeditem" data-embed-url=""> judging will take place in november and this year’s judges are kim conchie, chamber of commerce, lord robin teverson, cios local nature partnership, mark duddridge, cios local enterprise partnership, cllr martyn alvey, cornwall council cabinet portfolio holder for environment, ann vandermeulen, federation of small businesses and helen dobby, environment agency. >

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/enter-now-for-cornwall-sustainability-awards-2021/

Last updated: 05/10/2021 10:56:19

“The Council is now developing a new Local Plan that will take us to 2050....Information on Local Plan drop-in eventsThe first phase in developing the new Local Plan involves establishing a Vision for Cornwall which will link all the different areas of the plan....Once all the events have taken place, the team will be analysing the feedback from local people and communities to produce the first draft of the Vision by Summer 2026.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/people-in-towns-and-villages-across-cornwall-take-up-opportunity-to-have-their-say-on-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:33:53

Cornwall Council applied for funding from the Government’s Major Roads programme in 2021 to help cut traffic in Camelford town centre, ease congestion, improve air quality, and support the local economy. ...Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport, Cllr Dan Rogerson, said the news provided some much-needed clarity for residents in the area and that the council will work with Camelford Town Council, local MP Ben Maguire and the local community to look at the options available. ...He said: “At the very least this decision ends four years of uncertainty and, while I can appreciate the local community may feel disappointed by the news, I want to reassure residents that we will continue to work towards tackling the issues they raised during the 2020 public consultations.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/council-to-work-with-local-community-following-government-decision-on-a39-atlantic-highway-project/

Last updated: 25/06/2025 13:00:10

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Summit is returning for its second year on 19 May 2023 at Heartlands, Pool. ...The one-day event will bring together key stakeholders and inspirational speakers such as Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife & Countryside Link, to help the whole of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly tackle the ecological emergency declared by the Partnership in 2021.  ...Simply visit Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership's website stating what you will do to better manage land and sea in a positive way. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/summit-to-tackle-the-ecological-emergency-returns-to-drive-change-and-inspire-pledges-for-nature/

Last updated: 02/03/2023 12:01:13

Cornwall Council leader, Councillor Leigh Frost, has written to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, asking for urgent clarity on whether Cornwall will continue to receive vital Local Growth Funding after March 2026. ...In the letter, Councillor Frost asks: “Are you planning to phase Cornwall out of structural local growth funding?” ...It would represent a missed opportunity for this government to choose to work together with Cornwall to continue the huge strides made through the local growth funds over the past two decades in transforming our economy”. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/council-leader-asks-prime-minster-is-government-planning-to-phase-out-funding-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 30/06/2025 07:50:01

Find out more about when and where the Local Plan events are taking place The current Cornwall Local Plan was formally adopted in 2016 and covers the period from 2010 up to 2030....The first phase in developing the new Local Plan involves establishing a Vision for Cornwall....The views of local people and communities will play a key role in developing this “golden thread” which will link all the different areas of the plan. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/residents-encouraged-to-help-shape-the-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 30/09/2025 13:49:36

Cornwall Council is hosting the online event to answer questions about the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) being launched together with the Council of the Isles of Scilly. ...Everyone is invited to join the Local Area Energy Plan: LIVE Q&A session on Facebook on September 18, at 6pm. ...The Local Area Energy Plan is being created with residents and businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/join-online-question-and-answer-session-on-local-area-energy-plan-september-18-6pm/

Last updated: 11/09/2023 14:27:17

Parents and carers in Cornwall can now apply for school places if their children are starting primary school or moving up to secondary school in September 2026.   ...If your child was born between September 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022, you need to apply for a reception place and for parents and carers of children currently in Year 6 you need to apply for your preferred secondary schools.      ...The deadlines for applications are:   Secondary school - October 31, 2025.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/school-applications-now-open-for-september-2026-starters/

Last updated: 15/09/2025 07:49:54

One of those to attend a drop-in session in her local area was Ruth....Cllr Preece said:"The new Cornwall Local Plan will take us up to 2050....Following further public consultation and engagement over Summer 2027, a revised Draft Local Plan will be produced incorporating public and stakeholder comments.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/residents-turn-out-to-give-their-views-on-the-future-of-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:35:07