General information on parish and town councils
What’s a local council?
Cornwall has 213 civil parishes, each with its own governance body. These include a city council, 28 town councils, 168 parish councils, a community council and 15 parish meetings. They are the first tier of local government and play a vital role in engaging with local people and helping to shape their communities. They are generally referred to as thelocal councils or town and parish councils sect.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/parish-and-town-councils/general-information-on-parish-and-town-councils/
Last updated: 01/10/2025 13:57:27
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Partnership Boards
What is a Partnership Board?
Partnership Boards meet four times a year, and are attended by individuals with lived experience, and their carers. There are different Partnership Boards for different groups of people.The current Partnership Boards are:
Carers
Learning Disability
Autism
Ageing Well
Mental Health
As well as people with lived experience, there are professionals, experts, and service providers. These include.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/partnership-boards/
Last updated: 06/11/2025 12:31:01
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Children's Rights films
The Children’s Rights Team is working with communities and partners to create resources to raise awareness of children’s rights. Please use and share these as appropriate. We will continue to develop resources over the coming months and any new resources will be included here.
Films
The Children’s Rights Team worked with local children and young people to create a series of short films. The films aim to educate, inform an.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/childrens-rights/childrens-rights-films/
Last updated: 24/03/2025 09:14:03
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Experience Privacy Notice
The Experience project from Cornwall Council is committed to protecting your privacy and security. This policy sets out how and why we use your personal data to keep you informed and in control of your information.
Who we are
Experience is an e-news service operated by Cornwall Council’s Experience team. They are based at County Hall,4S, County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY.
The Data Controller for the information you give us when.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/experience-newquay-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 30/05/2025 12:27:59
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Make a freedom of information request online
Before you make a request
Before you make a freedom of information request please read the guidance on the how to make a freedom of information request page.
If your request is for personal information you will need to make a Subject Access request under the Data Protection Act 2018. Full details about how to do this canbe foundon theData Protection page.
You may find the information you need by:
searching our published .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/make-a-freedom-of-information-request-online/
Last updated: 01/08/2025 11:59:36
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How to report Ash Dieback
Check if there are other cases in your area
You can check if there have been any other cases of ash dieback in your area on theForestry Commission Interactive Map.
Report ash dieback
If there are no reports of ash dieback in your area you can report the sighting using the link below:
Report ash dieback
You should seek professional advice on the management of trees from a qualified tree surgeon (arborist) or tree specialis.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/trees-hedges-and-woodlands/tree-and-woodland-management/how-to-report-ash-dieback/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 10:55:24
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Responsibilities of the Standards Committee
The Standards Committee has a variety of responsibilities. On this page you can find out what these responsibilities are and what the committee does. Please note that the Standards Committee cannot overturn planning decisions.
Promoting and maintaining ethical standards in public life
Standards of behaviour matter. They are particularly important where public money is being spent on public services or public functions.
Ev.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/standards-committee-information/responsibilities-of-the-standards-committee/
Last updated: 17/05/2021 11:56:22
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Education information for HM Service Personnel, Veterans and their families
The Covenant set the following goals for Education:
Children of members of the Armed Forces should have the same standard of, and access to, education (including early years services) as any other citizen in the area where they live.
There should be special arrangements to support access to schools if a place is required part way through an academic year as a result of a family having to move for Service reasons.
School.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-hm-armed-forces-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/education-information-for-hm-service-personnel-veterans-and-their-families/
Last updated: 12/03/2025 09:16:23
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Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed (scientific name Fallopia japonica) is sometimes known locally as 'donkey rhubarb'. It first came to the UK in the mid 19th century as a garden plant. Since then it has become a serious problem. Particularly on roadsides, riverbanks and derelict land. It prevents our native plants from growing and causes structural damage. In the photo on the right you can see knotweed growing through concrete blocks.
I.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/trees-hedges-and-woodlands/invasive-plants/japanese-knotweed/
Last updated: 14/04/2021 09:23:29
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Be a safer pedestrian
Over 30,000 children have been killed or seriously injured in the last 10 years on Britain's roads (AXA RoadSafe report). In Cornwall, we have found that more often than not it is the fault of the pedestrian.
To address this, we have a completely free “Distractions” programme aimed at Year 7 students. We find that upon reaching this age group, most students have their own mobile phone and are spending an increasingly sign.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/road-safety/be-a-safer-pedestrian/
Last updated: 01/09/2022 09:21:55
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