Will my pension increase?
Your pension will increase each April, if:
You are aged 55 or over
You are retired on the grounds of ill health (at any age)
You are receiving a widow's, widower's, civil partner's or nominated cohabiting partner's pension
You are receiving a child's pension
Your pension will increase each April in line with the consumer prices index(CPI).We will write to you every April with details of the increase.
The previous years .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/pensioner-members/will-my-pension-increase/
Last updated: 31/03/2026 08:59:42
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Tell us about your green energy projects to boost Cornwall’s energy security
Residents, businesses and other organisations are invited to have their say on what energy projects they think will help the region reach net zero.
The Call for Evidence is part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan aimed at achieving better energy security, green prosperity and lowering carbon emissions.
The plan is being developed with residents and businesses to look at how energy can be used, s.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/tell-us-about-your-green-energy-projects-to-boost-cornwall-s-energy-security/
Last updated: 14/12/2023 12:38:55
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Voter ID
Bring your ID to vote
Please note: Voter ID is required to vote at all elections and referendums.
The Elections Act 2022 introduced new rules for voters at elections from May 2023.
The new rules apply at elections for the UK Parliament, Police and Crime Commissioner, local councils and referendums.
Voters at polling stations must show photo identification (ID) before they can vote. This also applies to a proxy voting on s.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/voter-id/
Last updated: 10/07/2025 15:23:17
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Community Area Partnership Action Plans
Cornwall has 12 Community Area Partnerships (CAPs). They bring local councillors, public, community and voluntary sector organisations together. Their role is to tackle the issues that matter to communities.
Each CAP has a "community priority action plan." These set out community priorities for their area. They explain how the CAPs will progress these priorities with their partners. To agree their priorities, the CAPs con.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/community-area-partnerships/community-area-partnership-action-plans/
Last updated: 19/12/2025 10:43:41
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News
The news area of the website will be regularly updated. This is to inform you of any local developments within the Cornwall Pension Fund and any updates in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in 2026.
Access and Fairness Update
The Government has introduced changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to improve fairness for all members. Most of these changes will take effect from 1 April 2026, with some i.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/news/
Last updated: 21/04/2026 10:27:21
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Result for St Ives constituency - 12 December 2019
Surname
Forename
Description
Votes
Elected
BATES
Alana Louise
Labour Party
3,553
FLINDALL
Ian Edward
Green Party
964
GEORGE
Andrew Henry
Liberal Democrats
21,085
HARRIS
John Richard
The Common People
132
SMITH
Robert Lee
The Liberal Party
314
THOMAS
Derek Gordon
The Conservative Party Candidate
25,365
ELECTED
Rejected ballot papers
Reason for rejection
No. of ballot papers .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/parliamentary-elections-12-december-2019/result-for-st-ives-constituency-12-december-2019/
Last updated: 02/03/2022 15:41:09
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Localism
Cornwall Council is committed to the principles of Localism and Devolution
Localism Vision and Strategy sets out how the Council will take forward its commitment to the principles of localism in the future.
Read the Localism Vision and Strategy
The principles of localism and devolution are cornerstones of Cornwall Council's.
Read The Cornwall Plan 2020 - 2050
Localism is not the sole preserve of Cornwall Council. The foll.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/localism/
Last updated: 01/06/2023 10:13:05
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Employee contribution rates
Employee contribution rates as of April 2026
Band
Actual pensionable pay
Main section contribution Rate
50/50 section contribution Rate
1
Up to £18,400
5.5%
2.75%
2
£18,401 to £29,000
5.8%
2.90%
3
£29,001 to £47,300
6.5%
3.25%
4
£47,301 to £59,800
6.8%
3.40%
5
£59,801 to £84,000
8.5%
4.25%
6
£84,001 to £119,100
9.9%
4.95%
7
£119,101 to £140,400
10.5%
5.25%
8
£140,401 to £210,700
11.4%
5.70%
9
£210,7.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/employers/employee-contribution-rates/
Last updated: 22/04/2026 08:33:11
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Safety Advisory Groups
Everyone loves an event, whether it’s a Festival, Carnival or Fete and whilst the freedom to hold these events is important so is the freedom of people to enjoy these events safely or go about their business with a minimum of disruption.
The organisation of an event is a considerable responsibility. If things go wrong organisers may be held responsible under civil, common or criminal law, particularly if it’s found there .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/organising-an-event/safety-advisory-groups/
Last updated: 18/12/2023 09:47:29
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Cornwall Council approves budget for 2025/26
Cornwall Council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which will protect frontline services and address the financial challenges facing local government across the country.
The original draft budget recommended from Cabinet earlier this month saw some amendments issued ahead of the meeting, with three proposed savings withdrawn, including the reduction in opening hours for Household Waste Recycling Centres.
The final bud.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-approves-budget-for-202526/
Last updated: 25/02/2025 15:25:02
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