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Please visit the CIL Fund page for details of the next CIL funding round.  The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect in Cornwall on 1 January 2019. This means that any development granted permission after this date may be liable to pay the levy.   CIL allows local authorities to raise funds from new building projects undertaken in their area. It is governed by the CIL Regulations 2010 (as .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/community-infrastructure-levy-cil/

Last updated: 04/12/2023 10:22:36

Japanese knotweed (scientific name Fallopia japonica) is sometimes known locally as 'donkey rhubarb'. It first came to the UK in the mid 19th century as a garden plant. Since then it has become a serious problem. Particularly on roadsides, riverbanks and derelict land. It prevents our native plants from growing and causes structural damage. In the photo on the right you can see knotweed growing through concrete blocks.  I.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/trees-hedges-and-woodlands/invasive-plants/japanese-knotweed/

Last updated: 14/04/2021 09:23:29

Over 30,000 children have been killed or seriously injured in the last 10 years on Britain's roads (AXA RoadSafe report). In Cornwall, we have found that more often than not it is the fault of the pedestrian. To address this, we have a completely free “Distractions” programme aimed at Year 7 students. We find that upon reaching this age group, most students have their own mobile phone and are spending an increasingly sign.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/keeping-safe/road-safety/be-a-safer-pedestrian/

Last updated: 01/09/2022 09:21:55

Cornwall Council’s cabinet has approved a balanced budget for 2024/25, and has vowed to focus relentlessly on delivering services for residents that are financially sustainable despite the fiscal pressures all local authorities are facing. Today’s meeting, held in the Trelawny Room at County Hall (Lys Kernow), saw a packed agenda debated, including a performance update for the third quarter of 2023/24, and the budget for.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cabinet-approves-draft-budget-focused-on-addressing-financial-challenges-while-delivering-for-residents/

Last updated: 07/02/2024 14:59:48

Empty Properties are a wasted resource that could provide much-needed homes. They can be an eyesore for local residents and cause other concerns. Cornwall currently has a high housing need, with many pressures on the housing market. Our Help for Empty Properties leaflet giver more information. In addition to planning for new housing development, we are working towards bringing empty properties back into residential use an.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/empty-properties/

Last updated: 07/03/2024 09:12:00

The Standards Committee has a variety of responsibilities. On this page you can find out what these responsibilities are and what the committee does. Please note that the Standards Committee cannot overturn planning decisions. Promoting and maintaining ethical standards in public life Standards of behaviour matter. They are particularly important where public money is being spent on public services or public functions. Ev.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/councillors-and-meetings/standards-committee-information/responsibilities-of-the-standards-committee/

Last updated: 17/05/2021 11:56:22

Stay in touch is committed to protecting your privacy and security. This policy sets out how and why we use your personal data to keep you informed and in control of your information. From May 2018, Cornwall Council is asking residents to ‘opt-in’ in for marketing communications. This is owing to: a change to the rules that govern how we can communicate with you and a new regulation on personal data (the General Data Pro.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/stay-in-touch-privacy-policy/

Last updated: 18/03/2021 11:36:29

Which car parks are pay on exit? Cornwall Council has introduced Pay on Exit technology in 9 of its major car parks. Each of these car parks has a barrier controlled access and exit.  There are ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras at the entrance and exit.  The cameras will record the number plate of the vehicle and time of arrival. The pay on exit car parks are currently: Harbour, Penzance Garras Wharf, Tru.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/pay-on-exit-car-parks/

Last updated: 08/12/2023 12:22:56

The government sets a target for public sector bodies with 250 or more staff.  They should employ 2.3% of their staff as new apprentice starts each year.  This target applies to Cornwall Council.  We must ‘have regard’ for the target.  This means we must: Report our data every year (see Data Publication table below) Explain how we have tried to meet the target and the challenges we have dealt with 1. Data Publication – .....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships/meeting-the-public-sector-apprenticeship-target/

Last updated: 05/05/2022 14:47:03

To license aprivate hire vehicle, two licences are required. Each vehicle must have a private hire vehicle licence which you can apply for below and every driver of those licensed vehicles must have a private hire driver licence In addition, all self employed and employer private hire businesses must hold aprivate hire operator licence. Cornwall Council requires vehicles to meet certainspecifications and conditions befo.....

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/licenses-for-taxis-and-private-hire/private-hire-vehicle-licence/

Last updated: 19/04/2024 14:42:59