My tenant is in arrears
If your tenants are liable for the council tax charges and they fall into arrears, any debt will stay in their name. It will not stay with the property or be transferred to you.
If your tenant is struggling to pay their council tax, they can apply for Council Tax Support (CTS).
Your tenant cannot claim Council Tax Support if they are not responsible for paying the bill.
It is important that you let us know when your tenan.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-information-for-landlords/my-tenant-is-in-arrears/
Last updated: 12/03/2021 15:27:41
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Cornwall Port Health Authority
In this section
Cornwall Port Health Authority is responsible for enforcement of international, European and domestic legislation at airports and ports.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/cornwall-port-health-authority/
Last updated: 19/12/2022 15:53:03
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Road safety at work
Driving is one of the most dangerous activities most people do, and for many businesses it is something many people do every day. It is often an activity given very little thought, both by the driver and the organisation itself. Yet, if something goes wrong and if a major incident occurs, the repercussions could be very serious. It can affect many people and the organisation itself.
It's therefore essential that all own.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/road-safety/be-a-safer-driver/road-safety-at-work/
Last updated: 25/07/2023 15:45:28
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Adult Social Care Precept 2023
What is the Adult Social Care Precept?
Since 2016/17 the Government has allowed Local Authorities to charge an additional ‘precept’ on top of their core Council Tax charge. This is to help pay for Adult Social Care services.
The income that is generated from the precept is ring fenced for Adult Social Care services only – it cannot be spent on anything else.
Why was the Precept introduced?
Many of our most vulnerable re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2023/adult-social-care-precept-2023/
Last updated: 04/03/2024 14:17:01
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Landowner Rights and Responsibilities
Landowners and occupiers have responsibilities for public rights of way on their land in Cornwall, these are listed below.
To report a problem with a public right of way, please use the link below:
Report a public right of way issue
Bulls
Bulls are allowed in a field where a public right of way passes if they are
under the age of ten months or
are not of a recognised dairy breed, over the age of ten months and accompanie.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way/landowner-rights-and-responsibilities/
Last updated: 14/02/2025 15:34:50
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Fire safety order
Your legal obligations
The fire safety order (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)
If you own, manage or operate a business, you need to comply with fire safety law. The main law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or "the Fire Safety Order". It applies across England and Wales and came into force on 1 October 2006.
The Order applies to almost all:
buildings,
places
and structures other than individ.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/business-fire-safety/fire-safety-law-and-legislation/fire-safety-order/
Last updated: 27/02/2024 10:29:13
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Sustainable Transport
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We want more people to use sustainable transport because it supports healthy lifestyles and helps reduce air pollution, road congestion and casualties.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/
Last updated: 26/03/2025 15:00:38
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Graffiti on private property
Graffiti is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings.
If they are left untouched graffiti can encourage more graffiti, rubbish dumping and anti-social behaviour.
It is the land owner's responsibility to clean graffiti on their private property.
Prevent graffiti on your property
To help preve.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/graffiti-on-private-property/
Last updated: 07/10/2024 13:53:23
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Beach Dune Management Plans
Many of the sand dunes and beaches around Cornwall’s coast are currently experiencing net erosion and sediment loss. This is due in part to lack of new sediment input to the shoreline system and rising sea levels. This is a pressing concern as these sand dunes and their associated sandy beaches are one of the most important resources in Cornwall due to:
Their role in providing protection against the risk of coastal flood.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/beach-dune-management-plans/
Last updated: 30/09/2024 09:16:15
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Wind turbines
All wind turbines will produce sound when rotating. This usually falls into two categories:
aerodynamic noise - generated by the movement of the blades through the air
mechanical noise - from the generator and any associated gearbox
The planning authority has a duty to consider the effect of noise as part of the planning process. A noise report, undertaken by a qualified acoustician, is required as part of the wind turb.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/wind-turbines/
Last updated: 07/10/2024 12:57:39
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