This is aligned to the Woodland Carbon Code, bringing with it wider nature-based benefits.What is in the Climate and Energy Action Plan?...The Climate and Energy Action Plan was co-developed with lead officers across different services of the Council.Consultation during the development of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) helped to shape it....Their input has ensured the plan reflects local priorities, practical opportunities and community concerns.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/climate-and-energy/cornwall-councils-climate-and-energy-action-plan/

Last updated: 02/07/2026 12:51:49

How is the Neighbourhood Plan made (adopted)?...Following a successful referendum of the neighbourhood plan, we will formally make the neighbourhood plan. ...This means the neighbourhood plan will form part of the local development plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/make-the-neighbourhood-plan-adoption-monitoring-and-management/

Last updated: 24/06/2025 10:26:08

Moving into Cornwall  This information is for families considering moving to Cornwall with a child or young person who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan)....The Statutory SEND Service can liaise with your current local authority to request a copy of the current EHC Plan....We have to decide whether to adopt your child’s current EHC Plan.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/moving-in-or-out-of-cornwall-with-an-education-health-and-care-plan/

Last updated: 10/06/2025 10:31:03

The main principles are that:  we must ensure that your wellbeing is at the centre of decision making we must provide information and advice on:  how we manage adult social care services the types of care and support available and who provides it how to access care and support how to get independent financial advice relating to your care and support needs how to raise concerns about the safety or wellbeing of any adult who has care and support needs carers have similar rights to services as the people that they provide care for there are national eligibility criteria for care and support to make this consistent across the country you have the right to an advocate if you need help to communicate or understand something you have the right to ask for a personal budget if you're not offered one Adult Social Care Reform The previous Government announced in September 2021 that they would review the way people pay for their adult social care.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/the-care-act-and-adult-social-care-reform/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56

Submitting plans Plans can be submitted in any file format but must be labelled with the building name....Floor plans Floor plans must show the location of specific equipment as defined by the Regulations....The plans must clearly identify and distinguish between the following: passenger lifts lift for use by firefighters evacuation lifts inlets and outlets for dry-rising mains inlets and outlets for wet-rising mains smoke control systems suppression systems You need to prepare a separate plan for each floor.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/business-fire-safety/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/floor-and-building-plans/

Last updated: 05/04/2023 11:10:34

We have created a range of guides to help communities write a neighbourhood plan. ...These guides cover important topics such as:HousingNatureClimate changeLocal heritageTransportHealth and community facilitiesIf you are preparing a neighbourhood plan, we recommend using our guides alongside the Government's neighbourhood planning toolkit. ...This toolkit explains each step of the process including:Evidence gatheringInvolving local peopleWriting planning policiesReviewing your plan over timeThe toolkit and our local guidance will help you create a neighbourhood plan that reflects the needs and priorities of your community.You can also prepare a neighbourhood priorities statement. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/guidance-on-the-content-and-policies-in-your-neighbourhood-plan/

Last updated: 06/10/2026 14:34:53

Find out about Council spending and finances

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/

Last updated: 01/12/2025 13:51:59

Budget information for those parishes with a precept over £140,000 is available below.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2026/parish-council-with-a-precept-over-140-000-2026/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:18:45

How to set up a Neighbourhood Plan Steering GroupLocal guidance (Cornwall)In Cornwall, a parish or town council (the Qualifying Body) is ultimately responsible for preparing the neighbourhood plan.A steering group is typically established to manage the work on behalf of the local council.Your steering group should:Operate under the authority of your local councilClearly set out how it will report and make recommendations back to your councilHave agreed terms of reference that defines roles, responsibilities and decision-makingTip: Use a sample terms of reference tailored to your area. ...Sample terms of referenceMembership of the steering groupYour steering group should include a broad range and representative mix of local people and organisations to ensure the neighbourhood plan reflects the whole community.Your group could include:Cornwall councillorsTown and parish councillors and local residentsBusiness owners, service providers and retailersRepresentatives of local and national businessesHousing organisations including those representing:People on housing waiting listsHomeless groupsSelf-buildersSchools and colleges, health centres, nurseries and children's centresEnvironmental groupsPolice community support officersOther community and voluntary organisationsFor more detail on community engagement and forming a steering group, please see the national guidance:Neighbourhood planning toolkitNational guidance (legal requirements)Neighbourhood planning is governed by national legislation.You must follow the statutory processes set out in:The Neighbourhood Planning (General

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/set-up-a-neighbourhood-plan-steering-group/

Last updated: 01/07/2026 13:07:53

The following responses cover spending and budgets....This includes 106 Agreements, Cornwall Pension Fund, and the Council's Budget. 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025  June 2025  May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 2024 December 2024 November 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 February 2024 January 2024 2023 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 2022 December 2022 November 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/freedom-of-information-responses/spending-budgets-and-pensions/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:52:25