Council Tax Support helps people who are on a low income or claiming certain benefits to pay some of their Council Tax bill....You can claim Council Tax Support if you own your own home or rent. ...Second adult rebateCheck if you can claim council tax support The quickest and easiest way to check if you can claim Council Tax Support is to use our confidential online benefit calculator below.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/council-tax-support/can-i-claim-council-tax-support/

Last updated: 23/04/2026 13:22:22

Results of Parish, Town and City Council by-elections since May 2021 St Cleer Parish Council - 12 November 2026 (uncontested)St Cleer Parish Council - 20 August 2026Falmouth Town Council - Arwenack Ward - 13 August 2026Falmouth Town Council - Penwerris Ward - 13 August 2026Polperro Community Council - 13 August 2026Saltash Town Council - Trematon Ward - 30 July 2026Truro City Council - Boscawen and Redannick Ward - 23 July 2026Truro City Council - Tregolls Ward - 23 July 2026Hayle Town Council - Central Ward - 9 July 2026 (uncontested)St Agnes Parish Council - Mount Hawke Ward - 9 July 2026 (uncontested)St Agnes Parish Council - Porthtowan Ward - 18 June 2026 (uncontested)Pentewan Valley Parish Council - Pentewan Village Ward - 28 May 2026Pentewan Valley Parish Council - Tregorrick and Trewhiddle Ward - 28 May 2026 (uncontested)Bude-Stratton Town Council - Stratton Ward - 30 April 2026St Ives Town Council - St Ives West Ward - 30 April 2026Launceston Town Council - North Ward - 16 April...2026Hayle Town Council - West Ward - 26 March 2026Liskeard Town Council - Central Ward - 26 March 2026Penryn Town Council - Penryn Ward - 26 March 2026Redruth Town Council - North Ward - 26 March 2026Landewednack Parish Council - 12 February 2026 (uncontested)Tintagel Parish Council - 29 January 2026 (uncontested)Penzance Town Council - Penzance Promenade Ward - 6 November 2025Lostwithiel Town Council - 11 September 2025Redruth Town Council - Central Ward - 11 September 2025St Agnes Parish Council - St Agnes Ward - 11 September 2025 (uncontested)Saltash Town Council - Tamar Ward - 31 July 2025Hayle Town Council - East Ward - 31 July 2025 (uncontested)Wadebridge Town Council - Wadebridge East Ward - 31 July 2025 (uncontested)Helston Town Council - South Ward -  9 January 2025Liskeard Town Council - Central Ward - 24 October 2024Penzance Town Council - Penzance East Ward - 24 October 2024Bude-Stratton Town Council - Bude Ward - 3 October 2024 (uncontested)Falmouth Town Council - Penwerris...Council - Porthtowan Ward - 15 June 2023 (uncontested)St Ives Town Council - Lelant Ward - 27 April 2023Looe Town Council East Ward - 25 May 2023 (uncontested)Porthleven Town Council - 25 May 2023 (uncontested)St Agnes Parish Council - Porthtowan Ward - 25 May 2023 (uncontested)Saltash Town Council - Tamar Ward - 20 April 2023St Agnes Parish Council - Mount Hawke Ward - 20 April 2023 (uncontested)Looe Town Council - East Ward – 6 April 2023 (uncontested)Penryn Town Council – Penryn Ward – 30 March 2023Torpoint Town Council - East Ward – 23 February 2023Helston Town Council - South Ward - 23 February 2023 (uncontested)Saltash Town Council - Essa Ward – 16 February 2023 (uncontested)Truro City Council - Tregolls Ward – 19 January 2023Looe Town Council - West Ward – 19 January 2023 (uncontested) Maker with Rame Parish Council – 19 January 2023 (uncontested)Mawgan-in-Meneage Parish Council – 19 January 2023 (uncontested)Calstock Parish Council - Calstock Ward – 12 January 2023 (uncontested

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/parish-and-town-council-by-election-results/

Last updated: 16/10/2026 15:17:50

By having a safety plan, you’re making sure that there are strategies you can use to keep yourself safe....Think of your safety plan as your ‘mental health first-aid kit’....Download your mental health safety plan Mental Health Safety Plan (PDF) Mental Health Safety Plan (Interactive) Mental Health Safety Plan for Children and Young People (Papyrus) Mental Health Safety Plan for Young Adults (Papyrus) Easy Read Safety Plans Mental Health Safety Plan (Easy Read) Help to fill out Easy Read Safety Plan Translated Safety Plans Our safety plans have also been translated in to a number of languages which you can download below:  Please email the Public Health desk via phdesk@cornwall.gov.uk with any questions about using Mental Health Safety Plans. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/mental-health-resources-and-organisations/mental-health-safety-plans/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:41:00

Fields marked * are mandatory Privacy statement The information you provide on this form will be held by Cornwall Council and used by us to administer and process your request. ...The Council may use the information provided on this form for monitoring and statistical purposes....All personal information held by Cornwall Council is held safely in a secure environment. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/data-protection/apply-to-re-use-council-information/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:24:06

Capital strategy The capital strategy is a key document for the council....The capital strategy Treasury management strategy The Council is required to produce an annual Treasury Management Strategy. ...Medium term financial plan This sets out the framework for how we use our resources to support the council's priorities and statutory obligations. 

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

Last updated: 09/04/2026 06:21:47

It confirms the date the council considers the property complete for Council Tax purposes.We may issue a Completion Notice when a property is:Complete;Structurally complete, orExpected to be completed within the next three monthsThe completion date shown on the notice is the date the property becomes liable for Council Tax.Read the 'Completion notice policy'Your council tax bill will depend on what council tax band your property is placed in.The information below shows; how the bands are setwhat you can do if you think your home is in the wrong bandand what happens if you’ve just built or moved into a newly built propertyCouncil tax bandsCouncil Tax bands and costs in CornwallPlease use the link below to see the Council tax bands for properties in Cornwall for 2026.Council tax bands 2026How Council Tax bands are setWe don’t decide which council tax band your home is in, as this is done by a government agency called The Valuation Office.Valuation Office websiteYour property will be in one...Appeal against your council tax bandWatch this video about how properties are banded  and the evidence you need to challenge a band. ...Properties awaiting a council tax bandThe Valuation Office are responsible for setting the Council Tax bands.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax/your-council-tax-bill/council-tax-bands/

Last updated: 18/08/2026 15:29:10

We have a strong track record in investing in our people and the Council has Investors in People (IiP) status....You will discover where you fit within the council and how you can help achieve its objectives....If you are joining the council as a new manager we have a Cornwall Manager portal which will help you undertake your management responsibilities.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-here/career-development/

Last updated: 08/03/2021 16:21:07

You can access here the evidence, technical studies and supporting documents used to inform the preparation of the Cornwall Local Plan.About the evidence libraryThe developing Cornwall Local Plan is supported by a wide range of evidence. ...These documents:Provide a baseline for the Local Plan and describe Cornwall as it is currentlyInform the development of the Local Plan's strategy and policiesProvide the basis for decisions about development needs and locationsSupport the Local Plan through independent examinationAll the documents we rely upon in preparing the Local Plan are in accordance with the Town and Country Planing (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026 (Regulation 8).How to use this pageDocuments are by topic to make them easier to find. ...Where documents are updated the most recent version will be here.Some documents in this section were reported to Cabinet, Cornwall Growth Board and Council Committees during the preparation of the Cornwall Local Plan 2050.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/cornwall-local-plan-2050/evidence/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 11:01:15

We will cover the costs for an Independent Examiner to review your neighbourhood plan. ...The Examiner will: Consider whether the neighbourhood plan meets the basic conditions and has followed the legal process Write a report and recommend changes to the policies to ensure that they meet the legal requirements Confirm whether the neighbourhood plan can proceed to referendum We will need to agree how the neighbourhood plan will be changed in accordance with the Examiner's report The Examiner will advise us of the voting area. ...This may include people beyond the neighbourhood plan area if it will affect them The Examiner's report is not legally binding.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/neighbourhood-planning/preparing-a-neighbourhood-plan/independent-examination/

Last updated: 03/12/2024 16:38:07

This can lead to disrupted council services, utilities and everyday normal life....The Cornwall Council Emergency Response Framework provides guidance to the Council....This will allow the Council to effectively respond to and manage a civil emergency.

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

Last updated: 30/06/2021 09:23:25