The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Friday 11 April....Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote....“If you’re in doubt about whether you need to register to vote, or have questions about how to apply for a postal or proxy vote, or free ID, you can contact Cornwall Council’s elections team on 01872 324 196 or email voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late/

Last updated: 04/03/2025 14:55:13

Daily flights between Newquay and London are set to resume later this month after a short-term contract was agreed between Cornwall Council and the Cornish Skybus airline. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/newquay-to-london-flights-to-resume-as-cornwall-council-agrees-contract-with-skybus/

Last updated: 07/11/2025 09:01:20

The annual canvass allows Cornwall Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it’s too late....The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date....If you want to register, the easiest way is online at gov.uk/register-to-vote.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/don-t-lose-your-vote-residents-in-cornwall-urged-to-check-voter-registration-details/

Last updated: 28/08/2024 13:30:18

Changes to make the housing list for Cornwall “clearer and fairer” have been backed by councillors.At today’s Full Council meeting, members backed a motion calling for people applying for social housing to have more information about their chances of being offered a home.Cornwall’s social and affordable housing register has grown from around 9,000 households in March 2020 to around 25,000.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/call-to-make-the-housing-register-fairer-is-backed-by-councillors/

Last updated: 15/09/2026 15:42:08

Loic Rich, portfolio holder for Environment and Climate Change at Cornwall Council, said: “We know that many businesses have commercial waste collection contracts in place but for some businesses and traders who work in different locations, it may be more practical and convenient for them to bring their waste to the sites....Mark Hillson, Contract Manager at SUEZ, said: "This new service at St Erth and Launceston HWRCs gives local tradespeople and small businesses a practical, compliant way to manage their waste.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/commercial-waste-service-introduced-at-st-erth-and-launceston-household-waste-and-recycling-centres/

Last updated: 02/07/2025 07:42:43

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on April 11, and if you want to cast your ballot at a polling station you must take your photo ID with you....The name on your ID should be the same name you used to register to vote. ...If you need help applying for the free ID or want to request an application form, contact Cornwall Council’s elections team on 01872 324 196 or email voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/are-you-election-ready-don-t-forget-your-photo-id/

Last updated: 21/03/2025 09:38:59

Following the Cornwall Dentistry Summit in July, a number of organisations have agreed an action plan that aims to improve access to NHS dental services in Cornwall.After the event the panel met to discuss the issues raised and agree the actions that would need to happen, and who was best placed to take them forward.The roundtable identified four overarching priorities:Improving children’s oral health and reducing inequalities;Improving public understanding of dental access;Strengthening the dental workforce; andSeeking greater local flexibility while escalating national barriers to Government.It was agreed that they would:Prioritise children's oral health and prevention.Develop a coordinated communications strategy.Advocate collectively for workforce reform and increased training capacity.Establish a Cornwall dental pilot working group.Develop a collective approach to procurement, commissioning and workforce barriersCornwall Council Cabinet Lead for Community Safety & Public Health, Cllr...As the commissioner of local NHS dental services, we are committed to improving dental services and have invested in providing additional urgent dental care appointments, a mobile dental unit, recruiting more dentists and supporting practices to take on NHS dental contracts.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/organisations-pledge-to-work-together-to-improve-access-to-nhs-dentists-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 03/09/2026 12:00:49

You can do this by:•    asking a carrier what exactly is going to happen to your waste and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately•    asking for details of their waste carrier registration •    checking if they are registered by searching the Environment Agency's public register of waste carriers •    taking note of their registration number•    asking for a proper invoice (do not pay cash)•    never accepting unsolicited offers to have waste taken away•    businesses should have appropriate contracts in place for their commercial waste and retain waste transfer notes for any waste taken away Building materials were among the waste Dumping household, industrial and commercial waste illegally is a serious criminal offence.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/householder-and-business-fined-after-fly-tippers-dump-rubbish/

Last updated: 17/04/2024 07:33:41

The council offered to discharge the offence through a Fixed Penalty Notice but because the defendant did not respond and failed to put a waste contract in place the matter proceeded to court. ...Businesses, including self-catering properties, should have an appropriate contract in place with a registered waste carrier....Find out more: Commercial waste service You can also contact publicprotection@cornwall.gov.uk   Story posted August 4, 2023

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/vintage-clothes-business-fined-for-failing-to-dispose-of-waste-correctly/

Last updated: 23/07/2024 07:19:40

“We want to thank everyone who has helped put trees in the ground and transformed their community spaces for everyone to benefit and to ask everyone to register their planting with the Forest for Cornwall.” ...Mark England, Coastline Housing’s head of innovation, sustainability and procurement, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Forest for Cornwall team, Coastline customers and colleague volunteers who have all participated in these planting projects....To register your planting or for more information on increasing tree cover in your community go to:Forest for CornwallStory posted March 21, 2023

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/create-healthy-green-spaces-with-help-from-forest-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 21/03/2023 12:46:39