Adoptions policy Adoptions Policy (August 2016) Advance Payments Code (May 2012) Adoption of private streets - guidance note (April 2013) Other links Commuted Sums (December 2011) Street Naming and Numbering Street Works Standard Documents Fees ID verification - Getting to Know Your Customer (December 2021) ID verification - Checklist (December 2021) Highway Status Enquiry requests and fees Guidance for the preparation of legal plans (December 2018) Department for Transport advice note on road adoption by highway authorities Register for updates You can register to receive direct updates when: amendments to the above documents or policies are made new documents are made available To receive updates, please provide your email address to the Infrastructure Adoptions team.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-and-infrastructure-adoptions/

Last updated: 19/12/2023 15:52:16

Employee contribution rates as of April 2026 Band Actual pensionable pay Main section contribution Rate 50/50 section contribution Rate  1 Up to £18,400 5.5%  2.75% 2 £18,401 to £29,000 5.8%  2.90% 3 £29,001 to £47,300 6.5%  3.25% 4 £47,301 to £59,800 6.8%  3.40% 5 £59,801 to £84,000 8.5%  4.25% 6 £84,001 to £119,100 9.9%  4.95% 7 £119,101 to £140,400 10.5%  5.25% 8 £140,401 to £210,700 11.4%  5.70% 9 £210,701 or more 12.5%  6.25%  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/employers/employee-contribution-rates/

Last updated: 22/04/2026 07:33:11

Members’ allowances You will receive a Basic Allowance of £18,367.84....The Council also has a Parental Leave Policy setting out entitlement to maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave....The Council’s Members’ Allowances Scheme provides more information on allowances:- Members’ Allowances Scheme Support for specific requirements You should flag up at induction any special requirements which may have an impact on the way you deliver your role.

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

If you are struggling to pay your council tax and would like us to consider a more affordable payment plan, you will need to complete our Standard Financial Statement....You will also be able to make an offer of how much you can afford to pay towards your council tax debt.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/sort-out-your-council-tax-arrears/manageable-payment-plans/

Last updated: 05/11/2025 11:07:50

The Risk and Insurance pages provide information such as policy details and guidance with regards to making a claim....This includes links to policy documents and claim forms.Incidents before 31 March 2023Any public or employers liability claims with an incident date on or before the 31 March 2023 are insured by:Zurich Municipal provides Cornwall Council's insurance policiesPolicy number - QLA-05U008-0013Portal ID - C00650Incidents on or after 1 April 2023Any public or employers liability claims with an incident date on or after the 1 April 2023 are insured by:Maven Public SectorPolicy Number – P23CASLFG00270Portal ID – D00051Loss or theft of MoneyThis insurance covers the loss of funds, provided it is kept in a locked receptacle....All claims are assessed based on laws and guidelines that are in place for assessing such claims.School Governors insuranceGovernors of Cornwall Council schools are covered by the Council’s insurance policiesLibel and slanderLibel and Slander covers all employees should they be accused of libel or slander during the course of their duties.Motor vehicle (MV)All vehicles owned by Cornwall Council have fully comprehensive insurance cover via Zurich Municipal.Personal accident, assaultAll Cornwall Council employees are covered by the Personal Accident Policy for Assault.The policy covers the following:Violent or criminal assaultAttack by animalsExplosion while undertaking the duties of the CouncilPublic LiabilityPublic Liability insurance indemnifies the Council against claims for compensation by members of the public who have suffered a loss due to the negligence of the Council.Theft, vandalism and accidentThis scheme covers all Local Education Authority (LEA) schools contents, including windows

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

Last updated: 15/10/2026 12:56:17

As a result you will pay less into the pension scheme, because your contributions are based upon your actual pay....That’s because the amount added to your pension account each year is based directly on the pay you receive....Your contribution rate is determined by the amount of actual pay you receive in a year.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/active-members/thinking-of-changing-from-full-time-to-part-time-working/

Last updated: 24/03/2026 11:11:34

You can find out if you may be eligible on our Can I claim Council Tax Support page....It replaces these benefits with one monthly payment: Housing Benefit Income Support (IS) Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA IR) Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Any new claim to one of these benefits will trigger a claim to Universal Credit instead.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/council-tax-support/can-universal-credit-help-to-pay-my-council-tax/

Last updated: 08/11/2023 11:28:06

Your account will be activated when you have informed Information Services (IS) Service Desk that you have read, understood and agreed to the Third-Party ICT Supplier Acceptable Usage Policy....Additional corporate and system policies may apply, including policies relating to specific applications.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ict-policies-for-flexible-access/

Last updated: 07/08/2026 11:57:14

In this section Community and Environmental Protection have a range of enforcement responsibilities which are undertaken in line with our Enforcement Policy and Juvenile Enforcement Procedure Enforcement Reports 2017/18 Enforcement Report 2018/19 Enforcement Report 2019/20 Enforcement Report

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/

Last updated: 22/07/2026 09:29:17

Consultation on the changes We involved key stakeholders from the beginning to talk about how the Policy should change....Changes to the policy The old Policy was very out of date....We also needed to add Government regulations and changes into anew Policy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/homechoice-housing-register/changes-to-homechoice-policy/

Last updated: 15/05/2026 07:50:42