Any new electoral arrangements took effect at the local council elections on 6 May 2021....The changes were made by these orders: Cornwall (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2020 Cornwall (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2020 maps Cornwall (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Amendment Order 2021 Some changes to parishes also affected some new Cornwall Council division boundaries.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews/changes-made-in-2020-21/

Last updated: 03/02/2025 12:04:18

Results Results for the Cornwall Council elections can be viewed via the following link:  View the results of 2025 Cornwall Council elections Results of the contested Parish and Town Council elections can be viewed via the following link:  View the results of 2025 Parish and Town Council elections Candidate's expenses  Election expenses forms can be downloaded from our Guidance for candidates and agents page. ...Timetable key dates Event Date Notices of Election published Friday 14 March 2025 Parish/Town Council election - Deadline for election expenses return and declarations to be delivered to the Returning Officer Friday 30 May 2025 Cornwall Council election - Deadline for election expenses return and declarations to be delivered to the Returning Officer Friday 6 June 2025   Guidance for candidates and agents Candidates and agents are strongly advised to refer to our Guidance for candidates and agents page. ...These changes are a result of deferred proposals from the Community Governance Review completed in 2023.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2025-cornwall-council-and-parish-and-town-council-elections-1-may-2025/

Last updated: 23/05/2025 10:40:39

We organise all elections and referendums in Cornwall, including those for: Cornwall Council Parish and town councils Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall UK Parliament (six constituencies) Neighbourhood Plan referendums You can find out more about current elections and referendums on our elections pages....This usually involves working very late in the evening and sometimes overnight at major elections....Register your interest in elections work Applicants, who must be aged 18 or over, can apply for any of the above roles.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/register-your-interest-in-election-work/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:40:52

More information is available on our 2025 elections page....Guidance for candidates and agents Please use the links below to important information on standing for election: Cornwall Council elections For more information on the May 2025 elections, please go to our 2025 Cornwall Council and parish/town council elections page....Video - Completing your nomination papers Video - Home address form and relevant area Annotated nomination paper guidance for Cornwall Council elections Guidance for candidates and agents at Cornwall Council elections Cornwall Council elections - qualifications and disqualifications for standing for election Resources for candidates and agents at Cornwall Council elections Becoming a councillor - Local Government Association Cornwall Council elections - Candidate expenses explanatory notes Cornwall Council elections - Candidate spending return Cornwall Council elections - Expenses declaration by candidate Cornwall Council elections - Expenses declaration by election agent Please refer to the Electoral Commission website for further guidance on completing your expenses return, including a sample of a completed spending return.

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

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

Under the Elections Act 2022, postal votes are now valid for up to three years....To vote at future elections, those electors will need to either: vote in person at a polling station, or make a new application to vote by post or by proxy....If you already have a postal vote for all elections, you only need to reapply if your details have changed (moved house or changed your name).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/postal-voting/

Last updated: 18/02/2026 17:25:48

This includes:how the costs of the benefits provided under LGPS are met through the Fund;the objectives in setting employer contribution rates; andthe funding strategy that is adopted to meet those objectives.View the Funding Strategy StatementGovernance Policy and Compliance StatementThe Governance Policy explains the governance arrangements of the Fund.It includes:the makeup of the Pensions Committee; andan outline of the tasks delegated to the Committee and to the Fund's Officers.The Governance Policy also contains the Compliance Statement....This is guidance issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).View the Cornwall Pension Fund Governance Policy and Compliance StatementInvestment Strategy StatementThis details the Fund's investment strategy....This includes the Fund's assessment of thesuitability of particular types of investmentsthe balance between asset classesthe approach to riskthe policy on stewardshipsocial, environmental and corporate governance considerationsThe strategy includes the approach to pooling.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/regulatory-statements/

Last updated: 08/10/2026 14:41:44

The Electoral Commission has provided guidance on these which can be found at: Code of Conduct for Campaigners at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain, local elections in England and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Imprints on printed material: Candidates at UK Parliamentary elections and elections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Their wider guidance includes advice on: spending donations nominations postal votes polling day the verification and count what happens after the result has been declared It also includes a number of resources....The full guidance can be found here: Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England Canvassing is an integral part of the democratic process.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/be-a-councillor/campaigning-for-the-election/

Last updated: 10/12/2024 15:13:16

Apply for a proxy vote During elections, the deadline for applications is 5pm, 6 working days before polling day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Good Friday and bank holidays)....If you already have a postal vote arranged for all elections, you only need to reapply if your details have changed....The deadline for proxy applications is 5pm, 6 working days before an election.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/proxy-voting/

Last updated: 04/02/2026 16:07:54

It details the actions taken on behalf of the Fund’s members and other stakeholders to:enhance long-term risk adjusted returns; andprotect the fund from Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and reputational risks.View the full Responsible Investment PolicyThe following report sets out the Fund’s responsible investment beliefs.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/responsible-investment/

Last updated: 07/09/2026 12:42:09

Constitution The Constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which it follows....There is also some highly recommended training that you should complete as soon after election as possible to support you in your role. ...Governance structure, committee meetings and the calendar of meetings  The Council’s democratic governance structure is the Leader and Cabinet model. 

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