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“No fines. No fuss. Just bring your books back” - that’s the message from Cornwall’s Library Service which is encouraging borrowers to return overdue books. Libraries across the Cornwall will be taking part in a book amnesty in November and are asking people to bring back any books they may have forgotten to return. Cornwall’s libraries do not fine borrowers for late returns and books issued by the Cornwall Library Servi.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-s-libraries-encourage-borrowers-to-return-overdue-books/

Last updated: 27/10/2025 12:58:16

Self or custom build housing is housing built or commissioned by individuals or groups of individuals for their own occupation. Register of Interest in Self and Custom Build The ‘Register of Interest in Self and Custom Build in Cornwall’ will provide the evidence required to determine where demand for this type of housing is found. Individuals or Associations of Individuals can register their interest in this type of deve.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/self-and-custom-build/

Last updated: 03/11/2025 12:27:32

Fees and Charges for Non-Emergency Calls, With Effect From 01 April 2025 All figures exclude VAT which is chargeable at the rate of 20% on all of the below charges other than Fire Report Extracts, Interviews and Fire Investigation Reports. Appliances, Personnel and Pumps Major Appliance with Crew - £479 per hour + VAT Light Appliance (L4P) with Crew - £387 per hour + VAT Portable Pump / Van with Crew - £180 per hour + VA.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/about-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service/cfrs-fees-and-charges/

Last updated: 30/10/2025 10:08:37

Below is the currentDefinitive Map Modification Order(DMMO) documentation to add Restricted Byways at Lanteague in St Newlyn East CP and St Allen CP. Including the report, documentary evidence, consultation responses and delegated officer decision. WCA 796 Cornwall Council report for ‘Application for a Modification Order to add Restricted Byways at Lanteague, St Newlyn East CP & St Allen CP WCA 796 Delegated Decision.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/dmmo-reports/wca-796-dmmo-report/

Last updated: 31/10/2025 12:32:05

If a property is a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), the owner is usually liable for the council tax. The definition of an HMO varies for different departments within the council. For council tax, an HMO is defined as: A property that has been built or adapted to be occupied by more than one person and they do not live as a single household A property lived in by a person or persons and each household has separate tena.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-information-for-landlords/council-tax-on-house-of-multiple-occupation/

Last updated: 05/11/2025 11:13:35

The short film below is a useful jargon buster that explains some of the words and phrases used in adult social care. Alternatively, you can use the list of terms and acronyms below the video. We try to keep them to a minimum, however you may find these terms in documentation. A |B |C |D |E |F | H |I |J |L |M |N |O |P | Q | R |S | T | U | V | W | Y ASC - Adult Social Care Care and support for people over 18 who need e.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-glossary/

Last updated: 11/11/2025 10:49:12

If you are buying a former Council House it may have restrictions that limits who can buy the property. It will also be subject to other restrictive covenants. This means you have to ask the Council’s permission to do or not to do certain things with the property or the land. You will need to understand any restrictions that apply as this will affect your decision to buy it. Our Post Right to Buy Policy sets out the actio.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/affordable-housing/buying-an-ex-council-right-to-buy-property/

Last updated: 10/11/2025 16:48:11

Can I recycle it? Christmas decorations arenot collected as part of your recycling collection. If your Christmas decorations are still in good condition, you could consider selling them, passing them on, or donating them to a local charity shop. If you are not able to donate or sell them, Christmas lights and electrical decorations can be recycled at one of our Household Waste and Recycling Centres. Glass baubles and tins.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/christmas-decorations/

Last updated: 13/11/2025 11:48:02

Can I recycle it? Fuel (petrol/diesel) is not collected as part of your recycling or rubbish collection. Fuel is also not accepted at any of our Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Cornwall. Useful information To dispose of your fuel it is recommended you speak to: your local repair garage to see if they will accept it for disposal or a fuel disposal specialist found online Back to the A-Z

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/diesel/

Last updated: 13/11/2025 11:48:03

Can I recycle it? Dishwashers are not collected as part of your recycling collection. If your dishwasher is still usable, you could consider selling it, passing it on, or donating it to a local charity shop. If you are not able to donate or sell it, dishwashers can be recycled at one of our Household Waste and Recycling Centres. Useful information Bulky waste collection Retailer take-back Donate or sell Can it be repai.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/recycling-items/dishwasher/

Last updated: 13/11/2025 11:48:03