Chough House on River Street is being converted into a purpose-designed ‘Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub’ that will provide local people who find themselves without a home or are at risk of street homelessness with a safe, warm place to stay....Visiting the site, Olly Monk, the Council’s portfolio holder for housing and planning, said: “This is a fantastic scheme which will play a key role in reducing homelessness....“Tackling current housing pressures is a top priority for the Council,” said Olly Monk.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/somewhere-safe-to-stay-hub-takes-shape-as-renovation-of-former-council-office-progresses/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:42:50

Communities and Housing news

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/

Last updated: 09/10/2026 09:55:47

Cornwall Council and Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, have strengthened joint efforts to deliver regeneration and new homes for local communities by signing a new partnership agreement.The two organisations are entering into a Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming a long-term commitment to work together to support Cornwall's growth, housing and regeneration ambitions.The move brings greater formality to an existing strong partnership between the council and the Agency and provides a framework for exploring opportunities and aligning priorities, focusing on five key areas:Working together to accelerate housing delivery across CornwallUnlocking public sector-led housing and regeneration projects.Supporting private sector investment and development.Increasing the delivery of affordable homes.Supporting infrastructure and planning needed to enable future growthIt builds on a strong track record of working together to unlock housing and regeneration opportunities...More than 20,000 households with a connection to Cornwall are currently registered in housing need, while around 800 households are at risk of homelessness and are being supported by the council in temporary or emergency accommodation.At the same time, increased construction costs are making housing developments more challenging to deliver in our more affordable places to live, leading to stalled schemes and vacant sites.In agreeing to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Homes England, Cllr Peter La Broy, the council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “The establishment of the Place Partnership with Homes England is an important step in bringing together expertise, investment opportunities and resources to help deliver the homes our communities need."...Affordable housing remains one of our biggest priorities.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-housing-delivery-and-regeneration-efforts-boosted-by-new-local-national-agreement/

Last updated: 02/09/2026 12:07:18

The leader of Cornwall Council has welcomed the budget, but says the fine details need to be understood and the funding allocations for Cornwall determined before its impact on the authority’s finances can be fully considered....Among the headlines from yesterday’s budget, revealed by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, in Parliament, were: ·     £1.3 billion new grant funding for local authority services in 2025/26, including at least £600m in new grant funding for social care ·     £233m additional spending in 2025/26 to prevent homelessness ·     A 3.2% increase in Core Spending Power for local authorities in 2025/26 ·     A pledge to continue the Shared Prosperity Fund at a reduced level for a transition year by providing £900 million for local authorities to invest in local growth in 2025/26, in advance of wider funding reforms. ·     An additional £500m in capital funding for local roads maintenance ·     Extension of the 100% business rates retention for Cornwall Council for 2025/26 Cllr Taylor said: “From the first hearing, I am pleased to see Cornwall’s voice has been heard in respect of our call for an extension to the Shared Prosperity Fund, likewise the announcement of more funding for local government...“I also wrote to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government requesting a continuation of the Government’s Rough Sleeping Initiative funding, so to see £233 million of additional spending in 2025-26 on tackling homelessness is pleasing.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/leader-welcomes-cornwalls-voice-being-heard-in-budget/

Last updated: 31/10/2024 07:30:51

Cornwall Council’s council housing service has been recognised for the progress it has made in delivering high-quality homes and services for residents.The authority has been handed the second highest rating following a recent inspection by the national Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).The inspection assessed how well the Council is delivering the Consumer Standards, which cover the quality and safety of homes, tenant engagement, neighbourhood management and tenancy services.As part of the process, inspectors reviewed documents, met with councillors, senior officers board members and residents, and observed tenant engagement and governance meetings.The judgement shows that the council has improved , and is meeting its legal health and safety responsibilities and has effective arrangements in place to keep tenants safe.Inspectors also recognised positive tenant engagement, ongoing investment in homes, including programmes to tackle damp and mould, improve energy efficiency and address homes...that do not yet meet the Decent Homes Standard.Areas of improvement highlighted by the RSH included strengthening performance reporting, continuing to improve repairs services and complaint handling, enhancing understanding of residents' diverse needs, and providing greater assurance around tenancy management and anti-social behaviour performance.The council has already begun work in these areas and will continue to engage with the Regulator to demonstrate progress.Cllr Peter La Broy, the council’s portfolio holder for housing, said: "We welcome this judgement and the recognition of the significant progress that has been made across our Council housing service....“We are committed to building on this progress, working closely with our tenants and Cornwall Housing, and delivering the high-quality homes and services that our residents deserve."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-council-welcomes-regulators-report-on-social-housing-services/

Last updated: 30/09/2026 13:35:13

Cornwall Council’s deputy leader, Councillor David Harris, has sent an open letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, calling on the government to urgently provide more support for local authorities.The letter was written in response to the provisional Local Government Settlement, which outlines the way central government will allocate funding for all local authorities.In his letter, Councillor Harris issues a stark warning that the sector faces a ‘financial abyss’ and without additional funding even well-run councils risk ‘going to the wall’. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/deputy-council-leader-sends-open-letter-to-government-sounding-alarm-over-funding/

Last updated: 15/01/2024 12:35:43

Changes to make the housing list for Cornwall “clearer and fairer” have been backed by councillors.At today’s Full Council meeting, members backed a motion calling for people applying for social housing to have more information about their chances of being offered a home.Cornwall’s social and affordable housing register has grown from around 9,000 households in March 2020 to around 25,000.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/call-to-make-the-housing-register-fairer-is-backed-by-councillors/

Last updated: 15/09/2026 15:42:08

A Cornwall Council led initiative to deliver quality homes for local people to help address Cornwall’s housing crisis is moving into its initial stages.The Homes Cornwall project will use a small amount of council-owned land in partnership with developers, including the Council’s own development company, Treveth, to provide an additional supply of homes for Cornish residents, accelerating the delivery of affordable housing and low-cost market housing for those who need it most.The aim is to release around 400 acres of land on sites throughout Cornwall, to deliver at least 4,000 homes.Cllr Peter La Broy, Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for housing, said: “One of the biggest challenges we face in Cornwall is delivering new homes for our residents to buy and rent, and Homes Cornwall is an innovative new project that can make a real difference....“Using our land will allow us to ensure these new houses are being built for our local residents, and with 25,000 households on our housing register, the need could not be clearer....“We are at the start of a ground-breaking new initiative which will make a huge difference to so many people who have struggled to find the housing they need, we will be building the homes that we need, and I am excited to see it develop as we move forwards.”The housing provided by the project will be a mix of affordable housing, market sale homes and market rental homes, designed to meet a wide range of housing needs.Cllr Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for economic regeneration, said: “Homes Cornwall is looking to use a small proportion of council-owned land to provide housing for local people.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-council-launches-homes-cornwall-initiative-to-deliver-quality-homes-for-local-people/

Last updated: 29/06/2026 04:44:20

Cornwall Council has welcomed the allocation of £47.3 million from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) for the next financial year.  ...It builds on the existing three-year SPF allocation of £137m, which is due to end in March 2025. ...The year 4 SPF allocation will be used to further the goals of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, which focuses on three investment priorities: supporting local business, communities and place, and people and skills.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-welcome-year-4-allocation-of-shared-prosperity-funding/

Last updated: 16/12/2024 15:13:56

Cornwall now needs the powers and fair funding already available to mayoral authorities so that we can improve transport, support housing for local families, strengthen rural services and tackle inequality with solutions designed for Cornwall.”...Cabinet also considered the Council’s developing budget for 2027/28, amid increasing costs and demand in services including homelessness, children’s services, adult social care and home-to-school transport....Members approved plans covering housing delivery through Treveth and Langarth Garden Village, Corserv’s four-year business plan, the Valuing Local Framework, Cornwall’s International Strategy and a new ten-year Cornish Language Strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cabinet-agrees-to-new-government-devolution-proposals-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 29/07/2026 16:06:13