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Changing a Right of Way

Changes to public rights of way are possible.  Using powers under either the Highways Act 1980 or the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Definitive Map (the legal record of public rights of way) can also be changed using a Definitive Map Modification Order under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The Council has (discretionary) powers to make a public path order under: The Highways Act.  To divert, extinguish or.....

Last updated: 14/04/2021 07:21:01


Highways Act 1980 Section 31(3) and Section 31(5)

Erecting, or retaining notices by a landowner can prevent, or diminish, the chances of a successful claim for the existence of a public right of way over their land. Under Section 31 of the Highways Act 1980. Section 31(3) Notices Section 31(3) of the Act provides that: where the owner of the land has erected ‘in such a manner […] a notice inconsistent with the dedication of the way as a highway’. Then ‘the notice, in the.....

Last updated: 05/02/2021 11:31:56


The Cornish Chough

The Chough is in the county's coat of arms alongside the miner and the fisherman, reflecting the bird's importance in Cornish culture. In Cornish legend it is said that King Arthur transformed into a chough when he died with the red feet and beak representing his violent, bloody end. Lost from Cornwall The Chough once widespread around the coast of Britain has declined since the early nineteenth century. Only about 300 pa.....

Last updated: 10/05/2021 09:30:50


School Governors Insurance

Governors of Cornwall Council schools are covered by the Council’s insurance policies. The main policies are within the link below: Insurance Cover Provided for GovernorsIf you have any queries please contact: Jonathan Niblett, Principal Insurance Officer jonathan.niblett@cornwall.gov.uk Adam Williams, Senior Insurance Officer adam.williams@cornwall.gov.uk

Last updated: 19/03/2021 14:19:26


Addition of a Bridleway in St Neot CP. WCA 623 DMMO Report

Below is the current Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) documentation to add a Bridle Way in St Neot CP.  It includes: the report user evidence forms topographical reports documentary evidence consultation responses the delegated officer decision WCA 623 Cornwall Council report of 'Application for a Modification Order to add a Bridleway from Bridleway 20 St Neot at Lower Tredinnick Wood to unclassified road U6159 .....

Last updated: 23/04/2021 09:51:48


Directions to Newquay Registration Office

Travelling from Penzance Continue straight on A30 until you reach Chiverton Cross, take the 2nd exit onto A3075 for approx. 5 miles. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Newquay Road then and continue straight for approx 4 miles. Take the 1st exit onto Trevemper Road and continue straight over 2 roundabouts. Turn left onto Mount Wise, then right onto Marcus Hill, registration office will be on the left. Travelling fr.....

Last updated: 09/02/2021 16:30:41


Do you need a helping hand?

We all need a little extra support at some point in our lives, so we offer helping hand services to make things a bit easier.   

Last updated: 14/07/2021 09:03:31


How to identify an Ash Tree

There are an estimated 150 million ash trees in the UK, along with 1.8 billion seedlings and saplings (Forestry Commission). Ash is also a very common tree across Cornwall.  Ash is highly successful at establishing in a variety of habitats. It self-seeds very well and is salt tolerant. This means it is able to establish in coastal locations. It makes up a significant part of our woodlands and hedgerows, and frequently is .....

Last updated: 14/04/2021 12:20:17


Useful contact details for park home residents

LEASE Park Home Advisory Service Tel: 0808 196 2212 (freephone) Independent Park Home Advisory Service Tel: 0800 612 8938 Email: info@iphas.co.uk National Association of Park Home Residents Tel: 01903 816247 Email: bjdoick@btinternet.com National Park Homes Council Tel: 01252 336092 Email: info@thencc.org.uk British Holiday and Home Parks Association Tel: 01452 526911 Email: enquiries@bhhpa.org.uk Age UK (formerly Ag.....

Last updated: 03/08/2021 13:58:06


Donating to a Park or Open Space

Making a donation As a Council we receive many requests for memorials and donations to create a focus for a memory of something or someone. Many of these requests are because a family member wishes to remember someone with a memorial or commemorate a birth, or wedding. Making a donation is a positive way of commemorating these events, and it helps us manage a special place for the benefit of all. Memorial and donation opt.....

Last updated: 18/08/2021 13:37:12


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