Any new electoral arrangements took effect at the local council elections on 6 May 2021....The deferred proposals were considered by the council's Constitution and Governance Committee....They considered the proposals over three meetings: Constitution and Governance Committee meeting on 6 September 2022 Constitution and Governance Committee meeting on 1 November 2022 Constitution and Governance Committee meeting on 12 January 2023 * The Terms of Reference approved by the Electoral Review Panel on 12 February 2019.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews/

Last updated: 26/05/2024 15:49:32

The Parish, Town and City Council Elections took place on Thursday 6 May 2021....Results The results of the contested elections are below....Uncontested elections You can view the details of the uncontested elections and the candidates who have been elected. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/town-and-parish-council-elections-6-may-2021/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:27:15

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

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

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

Please note: Voter ID is required for all elections and referendums. ...The Elections Act 2022 contains several measures affecting:  elections and the way we vote campaigning and the rules on campaign spending and funding Summary of changes More details of the changes are available on the Electoral Commission website via the following headings: Voter ID - Voters and proxies voting at polling stations must show photo identification (ID) before they can vote....Polling station accessibility - The Elections Act makes it easier for people with disabilities to vote. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-act-2022-changes/

Last updated: 10/07/2025 14:23:18

Please complete the following form to contact the Elections Service about: Elections Voting Electoral registration The information you provide on this form will be held by Cornwall Council and used by us to investigate your enquiry and improve our services. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/contacting-the-council/contact-us-online/contact-the-elections-service/

Last updated: 09/06/2026 12:32:47

In November 2020, the Council deferred proposals that could not be completed before the May 2021 elections....The Constitution and Governance Committee agreed a project timeline for the deferred proposals....This timeline follows the stages in the Community Governance Review guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-governance-reviews-guidance CGR Stage  Actions  When  Pre-Stage 3  Confirm with Parishes and Division Members the appetite to continue with or withdraw deferred proposals. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews/project-timeline-for-deferred-parishes/

Last updated: 20/04/2023 13:06:12

In this section We organise all elections in Cornwall for Cornwall Council, Town and Parish Councils, UK Parliament, Police and Crime Commissioner, plus Business Improvement District ballots and Neighbourhood Plan referendums. ...Find out how to register and cast your vote, view current and future elections as well as previous election results....Find out about new legislation affecting elections, referendums and electoral registration, such as the new Voter ID requirements from 4 May 2023 and other changes under the Elections Act 2022.

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

Last updated: 10/07/2026 08:48:26

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO) are data controllers who collect and use information about residents to carry out their statutory functions in relation to electoral registration, the running of elections and other polls at which  registered electors get to vote....We keep records about potential and actual electors, voters, citizens, election candidates and their agents, staff employed at an election, staff employed to help us with our registration responsibilities and the people we need to pay....The ERO and RO need to process your personal data in order to prepare for and conduct elections.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/privacy-policy/elections-privacy-notice/

Last updated: 24/09/2025 09:08:48

A Community Governance Review can make some changes to parish governance when there is clear evidence to do so: It can make changes to parish areas – including: changes to boundaries between parishes mergers of two or more parishes  creating a new parish out of part of one or more existing parishes It can make changes to electoral arrangements within parish areas – including: changes to the number of parish councillors introducing or changing parish warding arrangements It can accommodate changing the name of a parish It can accommodate the grouping together of parishes under a common parish council It can abolish a parish It can change the style of a parish (such as community or meeting)....Please refer to the government website for detailed guidance on Community Governance Reviews....Effect on Neighbourhood Planning Community Governance Reviews and Neighbourhood Planning follow two separate processes.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews/what-is-a-community-governance-review/

Last updated: 09/05/2022 13:22:26

Please follow the links below to view the results of contested Parish/Town Council elections on Thursday 1 May 2025....Summary of results Turnout report Results of Parish and Town Councils elections    Most of the Parish and Town Council elections were uncontested....The Notices of Uncontested Election list the candidates who were elected.

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-parish-and-town-council-elections/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:16:28