Register for our newsletter and email updates   By completing this form you are opting in to receive the NIHR HDRC Cornwall email newsletter, and other email communications sharing details of NIHR HDRC Cornwall events and activities....We will not use your data for any other purpose, or pass it on to any other organisation or department within Cornwall Council....How to unsubscribe You can unsubscribe from our emails at any point by emailing hrdc@cornwall.gov.uk  Our privacy policy For more information on the use of personal data within Cornwall Council, please see the full privacy policy.

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Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:58:17

In this section Find information on Brexit, Council spending and finances, Councillors and meetings, Elections, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.   

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:39:09

Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grants budget to support projects in their area....Grants can cover a wide range of activities....Easy read guidance If you would like to apply for a Cornwall Councillor Community Chest grant please contact your local Councillor to discuss your project and possible funding.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/cornwall-council-community-chest/

Last updated: 23/04/2026 13:23:56

Cornwall Council, as the Highways Authority, is responsible for the management of public rights of way in Cornwall....Public Rights and Responsibilities What you can and can't take with you on a public right of way, when you may deviate from the line of the path and what vegetation you may trim back to clear a path....Landowner Rights and Responsibilities Landowners and occupiers have responsibilities for public rights of way on their land in Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/public-rights-of-way/rights-and-responsibilities-on-public-rights-of-way/

Last updated: 14/02/2025 15:35:47

This includes most commercial properties such as: shops, offices, pubs, warehouses, factories If a building or part of a building is used for business purposes, business rates is likely to be payable although certain types of property are excluded from the business rates, and some businesses can claim relief because of their size, location and the type of business activity that takes place at the property....A business might avoid paying the costs by: false claims for discounts & reliefs failure to notify liability for National Non-Domestic Rate (NNDR) failure by a business to notify occupation of non-domestic premises Report business rates fraud online Bribery or Corruption Examples include:  Council officers or Councillors accepting money or gifts from members of the public Council officers or Councillors taking advantage of their position in order to get money or gifts Council officers or Councillors favouring contractors in exchange for money or gifts Contractors bribing a Council Officer to secure work with the Council Please refer to: Anti-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Policy Whistleblowing Policy Report bribery or corruption online Benefit Fraud You can report fraud relating to benefits administered by The Department for Work and Pensions, such as Housing Benefit, Disability Benefits, Universal Credit, Income Support, Pension Credit etc on the GOV UK website or by calling the National...Badges can be misused a number of ways.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/reporting-fraud/types-of-fraud/

Last updated: 18/09/2023 06:43:55

Information on the role of a Cornwall Councillor is available on our Be A Councillor page....Withdrawal of nominations Withdrawal of nominations closes at the same time as receipt of nominations. ...As a result, some polling district codes changed on the electoral register from December 2024.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/guidance-for-candidates-and-agents/

Last updated: 13/05/2026 12:29:43

The best way to ensure you are aware of applications in your area is to set up an alert to never miss a planning application via our online planning register....Online Planning Register The online planning register helps you: find; view; make comments on; and track planning applications....For information on how to do the above, select the above link to the online planning register.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/notification-and-publicity-of-planning-and-related-applications/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:43:11

As a carer, you should consider: What will happen if you die before the person you care for What will happen if they die before you Having a plan in place can offer peace of mind for both of you....There is plenty of guidance available on how to write a will....Visit End of Life pageWe've also gathered a selection of the most useful information and support services to help you during this difficult time.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/carers/future-support-needs-and-end-of-life/

Last updated: 03/11/2025 08:38:01

The Cornwall Council Elections took place on Thursday 1 May 2025....Full detailed election results Summary of results Turnout report Electoral Division - use link for full results Elected Party Altarnun & Stoke Climsland Adrian Alan Parsons Liberal Democrat  Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard Daniel John Rogerson Liberal Democrat  Bodmin St Petroc's Leigh Lansbury Frost Liberal Democrat  Bude Peter John La Broy Independent  Callington & St Dominic Andrew Long Mebyon Kernow  Calstock Angus Black Reform UK  Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill James Michael Alexander Ball Independent Camborne Trelowarren Paul White Independent Camborne West & Treswithian Karen Knight Reform UK  Camelford & Boscastle Mark Peter Burnett Liberal Democrat  Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan Anna Thomason-Kenyon Reform UK  Crowan, Sithney & Wendron Loveday Jenkin Mebyon Kernow  Falmouth Arwenack Laurie Magowan Labour  Falmouth Boslowick Debra Clegg Labour  Falmouth Penwerris Alan Rowe Labour  Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock David Saunby Independent  Feock & Kea

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/2025-cornwall-council-and-parish-and-town-council-elections-1-may-2025/results-of-2025-cornwall-council-elections/

Last updated: 12/05/2025 12:54:26

Cornwall Council is committed to the principles of good corporate governance....CIPFA/ SOLACE detail these in their “Delivering Good Governance in Local Government” Framework.View the frameworkRead the "Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: addendum"Corporate Governance is a term used to describe how organisations direct and control what they do.Good corporate governance requires Councils to carry out their functions in a way that demonstrates;accountabilitytransparencyeffectivenessintegrityimpartialityand inclusivityCornwall Council’s Local Code of Governance brings together a set of;legislative requirementsprinciplesand management processeswhich ensure achievement of the seven core principles identified in the CIPFA/ SOLACE framework.These principles are:Behaving with integrity, demonstrating commitment to ethical values and respecting the rule of the law.Ensuring openness and comprehensive stakeholder engagement.Defining outcomes in terms of sustainable economic, social and environmental benefits.Determining the interventions necessary to optimise the...achievement of outcomes.Developing the Council’s capacity, including the capability of its leadership and the individuals within it.Managing risks and performance through robust internal control and strong public financial managementImplementing good practices in transparency reporting and audit, to deliver effective accountability.Each year the Council assesses the effectiveness of its Code of Governance.Some of the key documents within the council’s local code can be found on the key Council documents page.Key Council documents

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/code-of-governance/

Last updated: 16/06/2026 07:09:35