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

Most of the Parish and Town Council elections are uncontested....The Notices of Uncontested Election below list the candidates who have been elected. 

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/notices-of-uncontested-election-parish-and-town-council-elections-1-may-2025/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:56:26

You can find the progress made in preparing the Cornwall Local Plan here. ...This includes the engagement undertaken, key milestones reached and what will happen next.Current statusWe are currently at the scoping stage of preparing the Cornwall Local Plan 2050. ...This work includes evidence gathering, early engagement and consultation on the proposed scope and direction of the new Local Plan. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/local-plan-progress/

Last updated: 05/10/2026 14:08:47

They are required tosecure the payment of a sum of moneylimit the use of the land/propertyThey are binding upon successive owners.The Local Land Charges Register records charges, such as: a payment required for works carried out in default of a notice a listed building a condition in a planning permissionA search of the register will show all registered entries on The Local Land Charges Register....It enables informed decisions when buying a property/land.A search of the Local Land Charges registerA search provides information required as part of the conveyancing process....These use a standardised set of questions defined by The Law Society.The set of required forms for submission to carry out a search are: the LLC1, which is the Register of Local Land Charges Requisition for Search, the Con29, which provides the standard Enquiries of Local Authorities 2016 editionA search may also be carried out by way of a Personal Search.A personal search is by appointment only.

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

Last updated: 17/09/2026 09:53:21

Cornwall Local Plan TimetableCornwall Council is required to publish a timetable for production of its new Local plan....It must follow regulations made by Government Those Regulations are the Town and Country Planning (local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026....It must also contain prescribed content under section 15b of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.Cornwall Council has given notice of its intention to commence preparation of a new local plan, which is to be referred to as the Cornwall Local Plan (CLP).The Local Plan will cover the whole area of Cornwall.The CLP will set out the spatial vision and strategic objectives for the future development of Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/local-plan-timetable/

Last updated: 30/07/2026 13:51:46

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

The Cornwall Local Plan Submission Policies Map identifies the following boundaries for main towns....Town Centres, Prime Shopping Area Prime Shopping Frontages This Map also shows some of the key environmental designations mentioned in the Cornwall Local Plan....Cornwall Local Plan Policies Map

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/cornwall-local-plan-maps/

Last updated: 08/07/2026 19:45:22

Planning essentials training for Local Councils 2025National, Local and Neighbourhood Planning Policy 2026 updateDevelopment Management 2026 updateGetting Involved - 19 June 2025 Create a saved search in the Online Planning RegisterEnforcement and Compliance 2026 update (Enforcement recording 2026 update)Appeals 2026 updateOther Local Council Planning trainingWe also offer shorter training events based on one or two topics 3 or 4 times a year. ...They are for parish and town clerks and local councillors in Cornwall. ...We publicise the events by:emailing the joining links to local council clerks for sharing with their local council membersincluding how to join in the Council's local council newsletter. 

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

Last updated: 22/10/2026 11:30:57

What is a Local Development Order?...A Local Development Order (LDO) is a simple tool....It allows a Local Planning Authority to introduce new permitted development rights.

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

Last updated: 28/04/2021 05:16:01

Notice of intention to commence preparation of the Cornwall Local PlanThe Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, Part 4, Regulation 19Cornwall Council gives notice of its intention to commence preparation of a new local plan, which is to be referred to as the Cornwall Local Plan (CLP).The CLP will cover the administrative boundary of Cornwall (ONS E06000052) as shown on the map.The CLP timetable is available to be viewed at Local Plan TimetableThe Council expects to start the 30-month plan preparation process on 25th January 2027....The CLP will also include strategic policies on minerals and waste.A copy of this notice can be viewed on request at during normal opening hours at:New County Hall,Treyew Road,Truro,TR1 3AYIt can  also be viewed via the following link Notice to Prepare the Cornwall Local Plan.Dated 30th April 2026Louise Wood, Service Director for Planning and Housing (Chief Planning Officer) Cornwall Council

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/notice-to-prepare-the-cornwall-local-plan/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 14:40:14