Council tax explained
You usually have to pay council tax if you are 18 or over and own or rent a home....The granting of a liability order is a legal process and not an actual document, as such, it cannot be evidenced in the form of a document.Cornwall Council will however provide the debtor with details of the court hearing, Council Tax liability details, amount payable, court costs and how to make payment.You do not have my consent to share my data with an enforcement agent (previously known as bailiffs)We will share information with debt management agents to proceed with the collection of revenues, in accordance with The Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.Please provide evidence that you have my consent to hold my data.Under Regulation 8 of the Data Protection Act 2018, we do not require your consent to process data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of the controller’s official function conferred by an enactment or rule of law.Please state if you are a company or a corporation.Cornwall Council...For example,you think the amount of the bill is wrongthe bill is in the wrong nameyou think you should get a discount.Contact usPay over a 12 month periodYour Council Tax is usually paid over 10 months, giving you two months in the year where you don’t have to pay.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-explained/
Last updated: 18/08/2026 15:23:04
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Planning explained
Because the data used to calculate these numbers changes over time, this may be slightly higher or lower at different times.The target is calculated using the Government's standard method for assessing local housing need....This is when new housing stock and affordability data becomes available....We expect this to be December 2027.If you would like more information on the calculations, please email housingintelligence@cornwall.gov.uk.You can find more information on housing data in the Cornwall Monitoring Report webpage.How planning decisions are affectedThe planning system is designed to support sustainable development.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-councils/planning-explained/
Last updated: 25/08/2026 14:23:03
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Make a freedom of information request online
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 can be found on the Data Protection page....In line with our data retention policy, your personal information will be kept for up to 3 years from the date your enquiry is closed and will be stored with restricted authorised access.
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: 27/05/2026 11:39:48
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How we use your personal information to provide adult social care services
Adult Social Care privacy noticesPrivacy notices set out when and how we process personal information about you and for what purposes.Cornwall Council is a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)....Our Corporate Privacy Notice gives a general overview of our responsibilities and processes regarding personal data as well as explaining your personal data rights.Read our Corporate Privacy NoticeEach service in Adult Social Care has its own Privacy Notice....Please see the links below to the privacy notices for the services within Adult Social Care.Adult Social CareAdult Social Care - Easy ReadFinancePeople CommissioningUse of Beam NotesUse of your NHS numberPlease contact us at dpo@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any concerns about the way we process your data.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/how-we-use-your-personal-information-to-provide-adult-social-care/
Last updated: 28/08/2026 15:39:33
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Skin piercing privacy notice
Who will control my data?...The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form, together with any supporting information or documents requested as part of the application process, is Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY.If there is something you don’t understand.Please contact the Business Compliance Team on 0300 1234 212 or by emailing businesscompliance@cornwall.gov.uk.How we will use the information about you?...For further information see www.cornwall.gov.uk/nfi.SafeguardsYour data will be held within Cornwall Council’s secure network and premises and will not be processed outside of the UK, the EEA.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/skin-piercing-privacy-notice/
Last updated: 15/10/2026 11:40:39
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Social work assessments
It is stored in accordance with:
the General Data Protecton Regulations
the Data Protection Act
You can view our Privacy Statement online.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/child-protection-and-safeguarding/social-work-assessments/
Last updated: 06/08/2026 07:27:43
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Privacy Notice - Use of Beam Notes Easier to Read
You can:Say yes to recordingSay no to recordingAsk us to stop recording at any timeIf you say no, we will still support you and write notes by hand.Keeping your information safeWe:Keep your information secureOnly allow the right staff to see itDo not use your information for advertisingHow long we keep your informationWe keep your information safely for as long as we need it for your care.Your rightsYou have the right to:Ask to see your informationAsk us to correct mistakesAsk questions about how we use your dataQuestions or concernsYou can contact:Cornwall Council Data Protection OfficerEmail: dpo@cornwall.gov.ukYou can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)Consent (your decision)Please tell us your choice:☐ Yes – I agree to recording☐ No – I do not agree to recording
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/how-we-use-your-personal-information-to-provide-adult-social-care/privacy-notice-use-of-beam-notes-easier-to-read/
Last updated: 28/08/2026 11:41:08
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Section 50 licence - repairs to existing apparatus in the highway
This is a requirement under Section 50 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. ...Accredited Contractor
You must nominate a company that holds
both the Streetworks Supervisor and Operative qualification
Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of £5 million....Apply for a Section 50 licence
Please ensure that the application form is completed in full and that your contractor has filled in their part before submission.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/street-works/section-50-licence-repairs-to-existing-apparatus-in-the-highway/
Last updated: 07/04/2026 08:21:57
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Beyond Cover
Beyond Cover provides news from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service....It celebrates and provides details from some of our wide reaching services, including:
community engagement
partnership working
team developments
our people
Beyond Cover news in pdf format
Snapped us out and about?
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/news-and-incidents/beyond-cover/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:38:40
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Privacy notices for Electoral Services
Privacy Notice: Casual Vacancy – submitting a request for an election / signing a petition for an election
Who will control my data?...The Data Controller for all the information you provide on this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY....We will only use your personal data to fulfil the statutory tasks of the Proper Officer in connection with the election process in question.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/privacy-notices-for-electoral-services/
Last updated: 01/08/2025 10:25:34
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