Elections were held on 1 May 2025 for all Cornwall Council, town and parish council seats....More information is available on our 2025 elections page....Information on parish and town councils in Cornwall All about parish and town councils booklet - National Association of Local Councils  Information on UK parish and town councils - National Association of Local Councils  UK Parliamentary elections Guidance for candidates and agents at UK Parliamentary elections Resources for candidates and agents at UK Parliamentary elections Guidance on publicity prior to the UK Parliamentary Election 2024  Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections Guidance for candidates and agents at Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections All elections Candidates literature imprints on printed and digital material Code of conduct for campaigners at elections Planning rules for election notices (see pages 5 and 8) Election campaigning expenses limits Different expenses rules apply for different types of election.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/guidance-for-candidates-and-agents/

Last updated: 13/05/2026 12:29:43

The Cornwall Transport PlanThe Cornwall Transport Plan is our Local Transport Plan. ...Streets for People Design CodeThis is a framework for how we design streets which are safer and more pleasant for walking, cycling, and using public transport.Streets for People Design CodeBus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Cornwall Council has worked with local bus operators to develop a BSIP....As set out in the Governments Travel to school for children of compulsory school age- Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities 2024" Cornwall Council is required to develop a Sustainable Mode of Travel Strategy to identify how Cornwall Council plans to promote and support sustainable transport to places of education across Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/local-transport-plan/

Last updated: 09/10/2026 14:32:08

Notice of polling district and polling places review We are reviewing the polling districts and polling places for elections in Cornwall....The current compulsory review must be conducted between 1 October 2023 and 31 January 2025....Polling districts The Council must divide its area into polling districts for all elections.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/boundary-reviews-and-changes/2023-polling-district-and-polling-places-review/

Last updated: 23/02/2026 11:19:20

It also ensures that they reflect the identity and interests of local communities. ...Any new electoral arrangements took effect at the local council elections on 6 May 2021....Cornwall Council deferred decisions on such proposals until after the May 2021 elections.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews/

Last updated: 26/05/2024 15:49:32

This is to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people....There is also some highly recommended training that you should complete as soon after election as possible to support you in your role. ...The Council’s Member Development Strategy provides more information on induction and training:- Member Development Strategy March 2025 Casework Assist and Report Something Casework Assist - Cornwall Councilis an invaluable tool for you in your role as a local Councillor to help you with your casework.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/support-available-to-councillors/

Last updated: 20/03/2026 13:11:07

It is called the Transparency Report.The report shows:where money has been spentwhat work has been donehow roads and pavements are lookingwhat work we plan to do nexthow we are trying to stop roads getting worsehow we check that we are doing a good jobThe Department for Transport asks councils across England to publish this information.Our reports2026/27 ReportThis report explains how we look after Cornwall's roads and other highway services.It includes:a summary report with the main informationa detailed report with extra facts and figuresLocal Highways Maintenance Transparency Report - 2026/272025/26 ReportThis report explains how we spent money on road maintenance and what work was carried out during 2025/26.Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report - 2025/26Fixing roads before they failIt is often better and cheaper to fix roads early rather than wait until they are badly damaged.This helps us:reduce potholesmake roads last longerspend money wiselykeep people movingreduce disruptionOur

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/local-highways-maintenance-transparency-report-202526-summary/

Last updated: 07/09/2026 16:01:02

The local strategy Under Section 9 of the Flood and Water Management Act, Cornwall Council, as Lead Local Flood Authority, must: develop maintain apply monitor and publish a local strategy for flood risk management Cornwall Council formally adopted the Cornwall Local Flood Risk Management Strategy on 5th November 2014....Part 1: Strategic Vision The Strategic Vision is Part 1 of Cornwall's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy....It details how they are working in partnership to coordinate local flood risk management.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/local-flood-risk-management-strategy/

Last updated: 03/09/2025 07:34:52

Cornwall has some fantastic Local Nature Reserves....It is well known amongst the local community but remains a secret to the passing tourist....Bude Canal and Marshes Bude Marshes was declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 1983.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/local-nature-reserves/

Last updated: 18/08/2021 12:37:12

Role of local councils in planningThe local council protocol sets out how local councils are involved in the application process....Please see the role of local councils in planning page for more information on other aspects. ...(This may be the person that drew the plans or the author of the document)Cornwall Planning PartnershipThe Cornwall Planning Partnership is a group made up of local council clerks, councillors and Cornwall Council officers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/

Last updated: 24/09/2026 08:05:56

Cornwall Council adopted a Local Development Order (LDO) at Nansledan, Newquay on 16 March 2021....This is to help the delivery of: local housing employment space and community infrastructure Nansledan is identified as an allocated site within the adopted Cornwall Local Plan....The Local Development Order sets out the types of development (use classes) that are granted permission for the Nansledan area.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/nansledan-local-development-order/

Last updated: 26/05/2021 15:01:39