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The River Kensey has caused widespread flooding to the Newport area of Launceston.  Flooding has also been caused by the Wooda Stream which is culverted prior to flowing into the River Kensey.  The Lowley Brook, which drains the town south of the A30 has caused flooding to rural properties. October 1903, it was reported from Polapit Tamar in Launceston that it was "gloomy and extraordinarily wet. Much damage was caused o.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/flood-risk/review-of-historic-flooding-in-launceston/

Last updated: 02/08/2023 09:06:54

Read what businesses have to say about our business advice service. Mockingbird Mimosa Lounge, Truro As I have a new team I thought that the Business Advice service would be the best way to get them to understand what is expected and how we can achieve a great result. I was more than impressed with our visit and it was extremely helpful to us all as a team and especially for me as a business. The officer who visited us w.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-regulatory-support/testimonials/business-advice-testimonials/

Last updated: 16/08/2023 08:37:53

Caravans Caravan in the garden A caravan was put in a garden of a residential property. It was used by the teenage son as a place to sit with his friends and listen to music. Planning permission was not required because the caravan was not a building and was being used for purposes incidental to the main dwelling. Caravan in the open countryside A caravan has been placed in the middle of a field in the open countryside. T.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/common-enforcement-enquiries-caravans-property-roads-and-nuisance/

Last updated: 15/08/2023 13:32:09

Cornwall Council has been commended by the RSPCA for its ‘unwavering commitment to animal welfare’. Its stray dog service, which looks after lost and abandoned pets, has received a Gold Standard PawPrints award for the 13th year on the trot. This means it continues to be recognised by the national charity as Platinum standard, awarded to all organisations that are rated gold for five consecutive years.     Cllr Martyn Al.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/it-s-pawty-time-council-s-stray-dog-service-bags-top-rspca-award/

Last updated: 20/09/2023 10:13:47

Planning obligations Planning obligations are often referred to as section 106 agreements.  They are a key mechanism in the planning system.  They make development acceptable which would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms. They are used to: achieve planning objectives lessen the impact of development and/or compensate for loss or damage caused by development. Planning obligations are unlikely to be required for.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/section-106-planning-obligations/

Last updated: 01/12/2023 11:02:04

NOISE Direct (Licensing) is a chargeable service offered by Cornwall Council Environmental Health. This service is for; applicants who seek the reassurance of pre-application advice and/or help specific to the Prevention of Public Nuisance licensing objective applicants who wish to ‘get it right first time’ by receiving advice before submitting a formal application Seeking advice on a broader range of licensing matters?.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/business-regulatory-support/our-services/noise-management-support/noise-direct-licensing/

Last updated: 01/12/2023 10:23:52

The owner of the Amity Tandoori, Redruth, has been fined £14,000 after a series of food inspections found the premises to be 'filthy and rancid'. Sultan Ahmed was prosecuted for seven food hygiene offences following the inspection and numerous re-visits between December 2022 and June 2023, in which there were no improvements to the poor food hygiene standards. Ahmed pleaded guilty of failure to satisfactorily implement an.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/restaurant-owner-fined-14-000-for-filthy-and-rancid-conditions/

Last updated: 04/12/2023 09:58:55

Work is about to start on a canopy of 543 solar panels that will cover the entire New County Hall visitors’ car park and significantly reduce running costs for the building.  The 230-kilowatt project will power a third of the energy needs of Cornwall Council’s headquarters in Truro and decrease its carbon footprint.  Believed to be only the second solar canopy of its size in Cornwall, work on the ambitious renewable ener.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/solar-canopy-to-reduce-energy-costs-at-new-county-hall/

Last updated: 07/12/2023 12:55:06

Whilst Cornwall benefits from plenty of paths and tracks, which have been in use for many years. However, not all routes are recorded as public rights of way on the Definitive Map and Statement. There are may ancient ways for which there is no official record. Some of these unrecorded ancient ways may have fallen into disuse.  2031 Cut-off date In consultation with both user and landowner groups, the government put forwar.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-modification-orders/2031-restoring-the-record/

Last updated: 05/01/2024 12:28:18

In this section The Trading Standards Service exists to: promote and protect the wellbeing of a modern, vibrant economy safeguard the health, safety and environment of its citizens

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/trading-standards/

Last updated: 10/01/2024 11:20:13