The NSR will:  Improve traffic flows in Newquay by providing more capacity on the road network for new housing and residents making journeys in town....These will be a mix of property types and tenures with around a third being affordable homes for local residents, as well as specific provision for particular groups including young people leaving care, and people taking their first steps out of homelessness....“This new route demonstrates our commitment to building the infrastructure to support inward investment and much needed housing for local residents.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/newquay-strategic-route-opens-improving-transport-links-and-supporting-economic-growth/

Last updated: 07/05/2025 06:54:54

Antisocial behaviour can have a significant impact on people's quality of life and on how safe they feel in their neighbourhoods, town centres and public spaces.Now Cornwall’s residents are being asked to shape how it is tackled in their communities over the next five years.A six-week public consultation on Cornwall's new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy 2026-2030 has now launched on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website and will run until late November.The strategy is being developed by Safer Cornwall and partner organisations, including Devon and Cornwall Police, to help reduce antisocial behaviour, support victims, and strengthen the way agencies work together to respond to local concerns.Residents, businesses, community groups, town and parish councils, housing providers, young people and partner organisations are all encouraged to take part and help shape the final strategy before it is considered for approval in early 2027.The new strategy aims to ensure Cornwall continues to take a...proactive and coordinated approach to addressing these issues and supporting affected communities.The emerging strategy focuses on five key priorities:Partnership workingPrevention and early interventionProblem-solving approaches for people and placesSupporting victimsEngagement and communicationThe proposed priorities have been informed by extensive research and consultation work, including analysis of local and national evidence, reviews of antisocial behaviour data, needs assessments and workshops with partners on topics such as safer town centres, young people, housing, and the use of ASB powers and tools.Early findings highlight concerns about the visibility of antisocial behaviour in public spaces, the links between ASB and issues such as vulnerability, homelessness and complex needs, the importance of early support for young people, and the need for even stronger partnership working across Cornwall.Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health, said

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/residents-invited-to-help-shape-strategy-for-tackling-antisocial-behaviour-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 06/10/2026 12:08:37

Cornwall Council has been asked by the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, to support our local pubs and venues to hold screenings of the final this Sunday, 20 August, 2023 when England will play in a football World Cup Final for the first time since 1966.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/statement-licensed-venues-to-be-allowed-to-open-early-for-sundays-world-cup-final/

Last updated: 18/08/2023 12:51:47

That figure now stands at £9.4 million, down from September’s forecast of £14.9 million, and continues to be mainly driven by increased costs in children’s social care, school transport and homelessness services....A new outline business case for the Camelford Bypass, and a paper on Investment in Housing Enabling will also be discussed at the meeting, which will be held in the Trelawny Room, and will start at 10am.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-budget-to-be-discussed-at-cabinet-next-week/

Last updated: 30/01/2024 16:59:54

Motions calling for Cornwall Council to stand up for local farmers and for the community-led housing early-stage feasibility fund to be reinstated have been submitted for debate at a meeting of the full council in Truro today....The first asks about changes to Dudnance Lane recycling centre.   10.51am: The second question regards housing standards and whether floor coverings are mandatory in social housing. ...The first, a call for the community-led housing early-stage feasibility fund to be reinstated, is being referred to Cabinet. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-blog-full-council-tuesday-26-november-2024/

Last updated: 26/11/2024 15:12:04

A series of ancient dwellings have been discovered at the site of a new housing development in Newquay.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/series-of-ancient-dwellings-discovered-in-newquay/

Last updated: 25/04/2023 08:15:26

That figure now stands at £9.4 million, down from September’s forecast of £14.9 million, and continues to be mainly driven by increased costs in children’s social care, school transport and homelessness services....Cllr Taylor says she will look into it. 11.14am: The recommendations are carried 11.16am: The next item on the agenda is the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2024-2025. ...Cllr Olly Monk, portfolio holder for housing, is introducing. 11.16am: The meeting is adjourned temporarily while an issue with the livestream is resolved. 11.27am: The meeting is back underway. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-meeting-wednesday-february-7-2024/

Last updated: 07/02/2024 13:06:34

The Government deadline for the money to be spent by successful projects is March 2025, which means Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are well on track to spend their allocation. ...Although most of the current funding allocation is now earmarked for approved projects, Councillor Gardner said millions of pounds was still available for businesses and locally-based community projects with grants from £5,000 to £200,000 available. ...The project includes an education and outreach programme for schools, youth groups and local communities, and to develop more skills and training opportunities across its 13 historic sites including the Treffry Viaduct near Luxulyan, Castle an Dinas at St Columb Major and The Hurler Stone Circles near Bodmin Moor. £70,000 in North Cornwall to establish the North Kernow Community Housing land trust in order to provide genuinely affordable rented housing for local people.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-programme-benefits-communities-across-cornwall-and-scilly/

Last updated: 12/12/2023 15:34:20

Cornwall Council has unveiled a significant new wave of investment through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, following the allocation of an additional £47.3 million from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) at the end of last year....This funding forms part of the £186 million SPF allocation for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over four years to March 2026, aimed at driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/major-boost-for-local-economy-as-council-council-announces-latest-good-growth-programme-investments/

Last updated: 09/06/2025 13:47:13

With Cornwall continuing to experience extreme pressures on housing, the Empty Home Loan scheme is part of the council’s wider strategy to tackle the issue.  ...Peter La Broy, Cornwall Council cabinet member for housing, said: “There are currently around 3,200 empty properties in Cornwall – around 1.2% of the county’s total housing stock....At a time when we have around 750 households in temporary accommodation and more than 22,000 households on the Homechoice social housing register, empty properties are a wasted resource. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/council-launches-new-loan-scheme-to-bring-empty-homes-back-into-use/

Last updated: 09/10/2025 14:06:41