The new policy has four areas where significant change has occurred:The decision to issue financial penalties....With new legislation brought in the Council now have powers to issue financial penalties for certain offences.The review of the civil penalties charging structure....They are set out in Annex C of the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy above.Amenity Standards for Licensable HMOs used as Homelessness AccommodationEmpty Homes Plan The Empty Homes Plan is an interim action plan pending incorporation into a proposed new housing strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/policies-and-strategies/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:56:32

Business continuity is about having a plan to deal with difficult situations....Why all businesses should maintain Business Continuity Plans A good BC plan recognises potential threats to an organisation and analyses what impact they may have on day-to-day operations....For example computer outage, not enough staff, are you in a flood plain, are you at a high risk of fire or arson.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/emergency-management/business-continuity/

Last updated: 01/09/2025 09:11:24

To fund our budget we receive income from many sources....This includes: Central Government grants business rates income from fees and charges on services that we provide The remainder of the budget is the amount of Council Tax we collect.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2026/where-the-money-comes-from-2026/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 14:47:11

The law says that your council should look at these expenses when it does a financial assessment....We will then carry out a financial assessment....A personal health budget may also be available: it is a plan for your health care that you develop and control, knowing how much NHS money is available.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/know-your-rights-how-to-get-involved-and-further-information/adult-social-care-glossary/

Last updated: 07/09/2026 14:13:41

This includes best practice advice and a travel plan accreditation award....Reviewing your Travel Plan Travel plans are evolving documents and should be updated regularly to make sure they stay relevant and effective....A travel plan review means you can assess any changes in travel patterns, evaluate the success and progress of the measures outlined in your action plan and identify your next steps.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/travel-plans/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:10:52

For 2026/27 we plan to spend £1.752bn (gross) on providing services to 583,289 people living in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-2026/how-do-we-spend-the-money-2026/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 14:42:54

This is detailed in a Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). ...The plan forms a contract between the fire and rescue service and the communities it serves.Our 2026-2030 CRMP defines our purpose as Serving Cornwall – preventing, protecting, responding....Annual statement of assuranceWe produce an Annual Assurance Statement every year as part of the Fire and Rescue National Framework for England.Fire and Rescue National Framework for EnglandThe purpose of the statement is to provide assurance to communities and the Government that the service is being delivered efficiently and effectively.Annual Statement of Assurance 2021 - 2022Annual Statement of Assurance 2022 - 2023Annual Statement of Assurance 2023 - 2024Annual Statement of Assurance 2024 - 2025Annual Statement of Assurance 2025 - 2026Efficiency and productivity planThe Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire requires fire and rescue services to outline their plans for how they will deliver an effective, efficient, and productive service.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/about-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service/our-publications/our-purpose-and-priorities/

Last updated: 10/08/2026 14:19:16

During their visit, the Peer Challenge team met over 130 staff, members and partners....We welcomed these recommendations and formed an action plan to address them.Cornwall Council Equality Peer Challenge Action PlanIn November 2024, we welcomed the team back to Cornwall....These are Cornish National Minority and Experience of Care.The good work between;Community Area PartnershipsIntegrated Care Boards; andCornwall Voluntary Sector Forum’s ten thematic alliances.The Peer Review team made some suggestions and observations for the organisation to build yet further. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/equality-and-diversity/equality-peer-challenge/

Last updated: 11/08/2026 15:47:25

Celtic Heritage Cornwall and Wales Collaboration Agreement Action Plan (English) Celtic Heritage Cornwall Wales Collaboration Agreement Action Plan (Cornish) Celtic Heritage Cornwall Wales Collaboration Agreement Action Plan (Welsh) There are four key areas with significant opportunity to grow our relationship:  Sustainable housing provision Achieving net zero Thriving rural economies Celebrating culture and language Welsh Government officials and Cornwall Council officers will meet quarterly....Meetings will be online, so there is no financial impact for Cornwall’s taxpayers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/your-council/celtic-heritage-cornwall-wales-collaboration-agreement/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:52:59

If air pollution is higher than national objectives, we have to: designate an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and produce an Action Plan to improve air quality in the area. revoke an AQMA when air pollution reduces to a concentration which is consistently below the national objective....The Cornwall Air Quality Action Plan sits alongside the strategy....The Action Plan details the actions set out to improve air quality across the county and in each of Air Quality Managment Areas.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/air-quality/air-quality-management-areas/

Last updated: 04/11/2025 10:40:25