How Homechoice works
Registering
To use Homechoice, first you must register as a new applicant.
Cornwall Homechoice
Please read the easy step-by-step guide for setting up a new user account.
You must have an email address to use the Homechoice website.
Once you have set up your user account, you must verify your details by clicking the link that goes to your email. If you do not do this, your details will not work when you next try to log in......
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/how-homechoice-works/
Last updated: 18/04/2024 15:40:39
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Permissive Paths
Permissive paths, sometimes referred to as concessionary paths, are not public rights of way and the public do not have a legal right to use them. They can play an important role in improving public access to the countryside. Providing a connection between existing public rights of way where gaps currently exist in the network. As permissive paths are not public rights of way, landowners may impose conditions on their use.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/landowner-statements-highways-act-1980-section-31-6/permissive-paths/
Last updated: 15/03/2021 14:48:32
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Apply for something
The following list of links will take you to things you can apply for on our website;
A
Animal movement licences
Annexe reduction - council tax discount
Apprenticeships with Cornwall Council
Assisted collection
B
Birth certificate - order a copy
Blue badge
Building control inspection request
Bulky waste collection
Business rate relief
Bus Pass (new or replacement)
C
Carer emergency card applicatio.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/apply-for-something/
Last updated: 19/12/2022 15:44:05
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LIVE: Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting, Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Agenda items outlining the financial challenges facing Cornwall Council, and the steps the authority is taking to tackle them will be discussed when the cabinet meets in Truro today.
The meeting, which will take place at County Hall (Lys Kernow), starting at 10am, will discuss the latest performance report for the council, which shows a reduced forecast overspend for the current financial year.
That figure now stands at .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-cabinet-meeting-wednesday-february-7-2024/
Last updated: 07/02/2024 13:06:34
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Council land and property for sale
Purchasing land, not listed below, from Cornwall Council
The process of purchasing small parts of land from Cornwall Council is outlined in the document below. The document contains information regarding potential costs involved, as well as expected timeframes. If you would like to purchase land owned by Cornwall Council, please read this document before you make an enquiry.
Purchasing Land from Cornwall Council
Cornwall .....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/land-and-property-for-sale-and-to-let/council-land-and-property-for-sale/
Last updated: 24/04/2024 09:48:17
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Pest control
Controlling pests on your property
There are many different types of pests which you may find in your property. These could include rats, mice, birds and insects.
Please note that Cornwall Council does not provide a pest control service.
You can control the insects yourself if you follow the advice on the following website:
British Pest Control Association - pest control advice
The British Pest Control Association provi.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/pests/
Last updated: 30/06/2023 10:16:31
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Appendix A
Strategy and engagement work plan
The Communications and engagement team currently works to an annual work program of communications and marketing campaigns that link directly to the council's business objectives and help protect and improve the council’s reputation.
Four integrated campaign plans will be developed and aligned to each of the four priority outcomes by mixed teams of marketing and communications specialists.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/appendix-a/
Last updated: 29/02/2024 13:53:40
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Taking care of yourself and managing anxiety
As the fight against Coronavirus continues, the changes to our social routines can have an impact on our mental health. These changes mean that we will be living, learning and working differently.
Existing care and health services such as your GP practice are also maintaining their existing social distancing measures and use virtual methods of appointments (where possible) to maintain your safety.
Increased anxiety
Chang.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/coronavirus-and-mental-wellbeing/taking-care-of-yourself-and-managing-anxiety/
Last updated: 15/06/2023 10:47:33
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Mobile Library
The mobile library provides a library service to rural areas in Cornwall. The service runs where there is no static library or micro library.
Customers can board the mobile library and browse the library stock. You can also order books online by browsing the online library catalogue. Order a book via the online catalogue We will notify you once your books are ready for collection. Your reserved items will then be ready fo.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/libraries-museums-and-archives/libraries/mobile-library/
Last updated: 19/04/2024 10:16:44
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Wild birds and seagulls
Wild birds and seagulls in urban areas
Urban areas are attractive to wild birds as they provide food, water and safe breeding sites. But too many birds can often annoy residents and visitors.
bird droppings are unpleasant and can damage buildings and vehicles
droppings on pavements can become slippery and dangerous.
seagulls can attack bins causing a littering problem
they can pester people eating food
they can show sign.....
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/environmental-protection/pests/wild-birds-and-seagulls/
Last updated: 14/10/2022 10:52:23
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