2023 Polling District and Polling Places Review
The public consultation period ended on Monday 6 November. We are now analysing the feedback we received.
Notice of polling district and polling places review
We are reviewing the polling districts and polling places for elections in Cornwall. The public consultation period began on Monday 2 October and ended on Monday 6 November.
The aim of the review is to ensure that all polling stations are suitable and accessible to .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/boundary-reviews-and-changes/2023-polling-district-and-polling-places-review/
Last updated: 03/02/2025 12:11:25
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Cornwall Local Plan Maps
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: 19/03/2021 10:18:08
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Are you election ready? Don’t forget your photo ID
If you don't have valid photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate
Residents will need to show photographic ID to vote in the Cornwall Council and town and parish council elections May 1, 2025.
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.
Accepted forms of ID include:
• Passport
• Driving l.....
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
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Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report 2025/26 - Summary
Cornwall Council is responsible for maintaining the local highway network. This includes roads, footpaths, bridges, streetlights, and other features. As the official highways authority for Cornwall, the Council has a legal duty to keep these roads safe and in good condition.
Why this report matters
The Department for Transport (DfT) sets national transport policy. It also calculates how much funding each council should re.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/local-highways-maintenance-transparency-report-202526-summary/
Last updated: 27/06/2025 11:58:44
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Your local library
In this section
Information about your local library, including opening times and events.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/
Last updated: 21/03/2025 14:34:25
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Voting by proxy
Apply for a proxy vote
The deadline for proxy applications is 5pm, 6 working days before an election (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Good Friday and bank holidays).If you already have a proxy vote arranged, you only need to reapply if your details have changed or you want to change your proxy.
The deadline for a proxy to apply to cast the proxy vote by post is 5pm, 11 working days before an election (excluding Saturdays, .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/proxy-voting/
Last updated: 03/10/2024 10:19:14
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Register your interest in election work
Upcoming elections
We have major elections in 2024 and 2025. We often have by-elections and referendums too. The major elections will be:
Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday 2 May 2024.
UK Parliamentary General Election by January 2025, but it could happen in 2024.
Cornwall Council and Town and Parish Council Elections on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Election work
Would you like to be added to our database of tem.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/register-your-interest-in-election-work/
Last updated: 24/09/2025 10:02:57
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Voting by post
New rules now apply for handing in postal votes at elections.
Reapplying for a postal vote
Postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.
Any elector granted their postal vote on or before 30 January 2024 must reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026. If a new application is not received by this date, the postal vote will be cancelled.
For more information, please go to our page.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/different-ways-to-vote/postal-voting/
Last updated: 29/10/2025 15:56:00
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Register to vote before it’s too late
With only five weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on May 1, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered to do so.
Research shows that young people, students and those who have recently moved are less likely to be registered than others. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Friday 11 April.
Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five m.....
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
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Privacy notices for Electoral Services
Our privacy notice applies to the following Elections and Registration processes:
Where you have made an enquiry by phone, in writing or by email and given us your personal details.
Where you have registered to vote by phoning us or writing to us. Also where you have registered with the Government’s Voter Registration Service and they have sent us your details. Information you have provided to the Government's Voter Regi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/privacy-notices-for-electoral-services/
Last updated: 01/08/2025 11:25:34
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