Have your say on green energy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly at Local Area Energy Plan events
Residents, businesses and organisations are invited to take part in events to shape ambitious new plans to make the region’s energy cleaner and more sustainable as well as boosting the green economy.
Cornwall Council and Council of the Isles of Scilly are hosting the engagement sessions next month as part of the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP).
The trailblazing project is being created with residents and .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-green-energy-at-local-area-energy-plan-events/
Last updated: 22/08/2023 10:51:15
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Newquay Cornwall Airport Local Development Order
The Newquay Cornwall Airport (NCA) Local Development Order (LDO)
The NCA LDO is as a facilitative and enabling tool. It allows the airport to react to business requirements on a level playing field.
Before the Order, operational development needed planning permission regardless of need and size. This was authorised development through Classes F-N. These Classes form part of the following order:
Part 8 of the General Perm.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-orders/newquay-cornwall-airport-local-development-order/
Last updated: 30/03/2021 15:09:00
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Enter now for Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2021
Projects which have made an impact in cutting carbon emissions, improving the environment or promoting sustainable practices are being invited to enter the Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2021.
The competition is Cornwall’s leading initiative for rewarding and celebrating organisations and individuals for their contribution towards sustainability, environmental growth, circular economy and carbon neutrality.
Many winner.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/enter-now-for-cornwall-sustainability-awards-2021/
Last updated: 05/10/2021 10:56:19
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Don’t lose your vote – Cornwall voters urged to check their details are up to date
Cornwall residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details - or risk losing their chance to vote.
Cornwall Council has started its annual canvass and is sending emails and letters to households asking them to confirm or update who lives at their address.
Residents, particularly those who have recently moved, are urged to check their details are correct if they want to vote in future elections.
Over t.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/don-t-lose-your-vote-cornwall-voters-urged-to-check-their-details-are-up-to-date/
Last updated: 15/08/2025 08:24:39
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The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIoS) LEP region transferred to Cornwall Council.
The CIoS LEP Board met for the last time in March 2024 and CIoS LEP is no longer operating as an organisation. For any enquiries relating to:
Economic development across Cornwall please email economicdevelopment@cornwall.gov.uk and for
Isles of Scilly please email enquiries@sc.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/economic-development/the-cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-local-enterprise-partnership/
Last updated: 19/05/2025 14:56:46
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Residents encouraged to help shape the future of Cornwall
Residents are being invited to share their views on the things that are important to them about where they live and any changes they would like to see happen over the next 20 years at a series of drop in events designed to help shape the future of Cornwall.
Led by Creative Kernow, the drop ins, which will take place in towns and villages across Cornwall during the next five months, are the first phase of an extensive p.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/residents-encouraged-to-help-shape-the-future-of-cornwall/
Last updated: 30/09/2025 14:49:36
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Police and Crime Commissioner Election 2024
The election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall was held on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Tracey Lee, Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council, was the Police Area Returning Officer (PARO). The PARO was responsible for co-ordinating and running the election across Devon and Cornwall.
Please note: For the Result for Devon and Cornwalland all statutory notices for the election, please go to thePlymouth Cit.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/police-and-crime-commissioner-election-2024/
Last updated: 04/11/2024 15:16:53
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UK Armed forces - Veterans
Cornwall Council actively supporting are Veterans through the nationwide programme, ‘Armed Forces Covenant’.
Please find more information on the Armed Forces Covenant page.
Armed Forces Covenant page
In 2021, the Armed Forces Act was ratified into legislation. The legislation covers housing, healthcare and education. Cornwall Council first adopted our local Armed Forces Covenant in 2012.
This is the first time that data h.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-and-intelligence/census-2021/uk-armed-forces-veterans/
Last updated: 16/07/2025 13:57:04
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Council to work with local community following government decision on A39 Atlantic Highway project
The Department for Transport has confirmed it will not provide funding for re-routing the A39 Atlantic Highway at Camelford, bringing an end to four years of uncertainty about the project’s future.
Cornwall Council applied for funding from the Government’s Major Roads programme in 2021 to help cut traffic in Camelford town centre, ease congestion, improve air quality, and support the local economy.
However, significant i.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/council-to-work-with-local-community-following-government-decision-on-a39-atlantic-highway-project/
Last updated: 25/06/2025 14:00:10
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Summit to tackle the ecological emergency returns to drive change and inspire ‘Pledges for Nature’
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Summit is returning for its second year on 19 May 2023 at Heartlands, Pool.
The one-day event will bring together key stakeholders and inspirational speakers such as Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife & Countryside Link, to help the whole of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly tackle the ecological emergency declared by the Partnership in 2021.
This collaborat.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/summit-to-tackle-the-ecological-emergency-returns-to-drive-change-and-inspire-pledges-for-nature/
Last updated: 02/03/2023 12:01:13
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