The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO) are data controllers who collect and use information about residents to carry out their statutory functions in relation to electoral registration, the running of elections and other polls at which  registered electors get to vote....The ERO and RO need to process your personal data in order to prepare for and conduct elections....The Cabinet Office will also inform local authorities when people have moved out of their area. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/elections-privacy-notice/

Last updated: 24/09/2025 09:08:48

Cornwall Council has published The Cornwall Transport Plan as part of our statutory duty under the Local Transport Act 2008....This affected the 2021 Census figures....Census Day (21 March 2021) and the week prior, fell during the ‘Roadmap out of lockdown’ phase of the UK response.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/travel-to-work-census-2021/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:03:35

Find out about education information relating to the Census 2021

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/education-census-2021/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:05:02

Further analysis of the Census shows; The 2021 Census data shows that Cornwall has seen growth in the private rented sector....The number of households who own their homes has increased since 2011....Cornwall also has the third highest percentage of homes using at least one renewable energy source out of 174 upper tier authorities in England and Wales (3.3%). 3.5% of households have no central heating There has been a reduction in the proportion of households in Cornwall without a car or van (15% in 2021 compared to 17.3% in 2011). 5% of households didn’t own a car or van 4.9% of usual residents in Cornwall report staying at a second address for more than 30 days a year, which is slightly lower than the England and Wales average.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/housing-census-2021/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:03:27

On this page, you will find the Cornish results from the Census undertaken in 2021....In Scotland and Northern Ireland, they undertake their own version of the census – that we can use to compare to local figures....The last census took place in 2011, so this release gives us an incredibly up to date view of what Cornwall looks like!

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/

Last updated: 25/09/2025 14:42:56

Those changes affect which elections EU citizens can vote in and stand as a candidate in. ...After the UK left the European Union, the changes were made under the Elections Act 2022....From 7 May 2024, the changes apply to: local council elections  Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/register-to-vote/changes-for-european-union-citizens-about-voting-and-elections/

Last updated: 01/07/2025 13:41:26

Results Results for the Cornwall Council elections can be viewed via the following link:  View the results of 2025 Cornwall Council elections Results of the contested Parish and Town Council elections can be viewed via the following link:  View the results of 2025 Parish and Town Council elections Candidate's expenses  Election expenses forms can be downloaded from our Guidance for candidates and agents page. ...Timetable key dates Event Date Notices of Election published Friday 14 March 2025 Parish/Town Council election - Deadline for election expenses return and declarations to be delivered to the Returning Officer Friday 30 May 2025 Cornwall Council election - Deadline for election expenses return and declarations to be delivered to the Returning Officer Friday 6 June 2025   Guidance for candidates and agents Candidates and agents are strongly advised to refer to our Guidance for candidates and agents page. ...These changes are a result of deferred proposals from the Community Governance Review completed in 2023.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2025-cornwall-council-and-parish-and-town-council-elections-1-may-2025/

Last updated: 23/05/2025 10:40:39

We will add you to our election staff database.  ...When we are allocating staff for elections, if we can offer you a position, we will contact you....If you’ve worked on elections in Cornwall in recent years, there’s no need to contact us as we already have your details.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-recruitment/

Last updated: 26/03/2026 15:39:23

Whilst the proportions have remained relatively consistent, an additional 1,836 people identifying as having bad/very bad health compared to 2011....Although it has decreased from 11.9% in 2011 to 10% in 2021 reflective of the trend in England and Wales....An additional 1,660 people are providing unpaid care for 50+ hours a week compared to 2011. 2,426 additional people are providing unpaid care for between 20 and 49 hours.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/health-disability-and-carers-census-2021/

Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:10:25

This is also available in an accessible PDF format Creative Manifesto easy read version.Our Creative Manifesto set out our focus for 2021–2025....It also shared our ambitions and actions that will drove our work from 2021-2026.Through the Manifesto we attracted collaborations and investment....We'd like to thank all those involved in helping us deliver Cornwall’s Creative Manifesto.We are delighted to share the reporting for year 3 (2023).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/culture-and-creative-economy/creative-manifesto-2021-2025/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 13:27:29