As part of the Council's commitment to being open and transparent, we publish our responses to Freedom of Information requests online....The freedom of information requests have been grouped together under the following categories with examples of what it is included....If you would like a copy of the information in excel format please request email foi@cornwall.gov.uk.

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Last updated: 05/11/2024 12:23:48

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("the Act") was passed by Government to encourage free and open access to information....Absolutely anyone may make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.there is no age limityou do not need to be a resident of the local region or even of the UKyou do not need to go through a solicitor or other third party....Examples of environmental information which the Council might hold include information about:planningwaste managementpollutionRequests under the Environmental Information Regulations can be made verbally.

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Last updated: 08/07/2026 08:05:11

Before you make a request Before you make a freedom of information request please read the guidance on the how to make a freedom of information request page....You may find the information you need by: searching our published responses to FOI/EIR requests on our Freedom of Information responses page Make a request online Freedom of Information requests should be made in writing....Privacy statement We will only process the information input on this form to deal with your Freedom of Information Request.

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Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:39:48

In this section Find out how to make a freedom of information request, how to request information we hold about you, how we use your information and browse freedom of information responses.

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Last updated: 03/06/2026 12:45:49

Before making a freedom of information request you may find the information you need by: searching our published responses to FOI/EIR requests on our Freedom of Information responses page View our Freedom of Information responses If your request is for personal information you will need to make a Subject Access request under the Data Protection Act 2018. ...What you need to know about FOI/EIR requests All freedom of information requests must be in writing....You can request environmental information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) verbally. 

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Last updated: 30/04/2026 08:47:49

Cornwall Council will then send the information of the deceased to Farrer & Co Solicitors....Such notices are usually published inSunday TelegraphDaily MailWestern Morning NewsPersonal details of the deceased and their estateSection 31(1) (a) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is a qualified exemption....It is therefore subject to the Public Interest Test.This exemption applies where prejudice could be caused to other investigations and to general steps taken in relation to law enforcement in that disclosure of this information would be likely to prejudice the prevention of crime by enabling or encouraging the commission of offences, for instance fraud.In applying this exemption Cornwall Council had to balance the public interest in withholding the information against the public interest in disclosure.Although disclosure of this information could lead to the next of kin becoming aware of the estate of a deceased person and promote general openness of information by the Council, this is not outweighed by the harm which could be caused by increasing the incidence of crime through disclosure of personal information such as names, dates of birth and last known address.

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Last updated: 14/07/2026 11:01:59

The following responses cover Environmental Health and Licensing along with Trading Standards. 2025 September 2025 August 2025  July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 2024 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 2022 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022

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Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:11:31

The following Freedom of Information responses cover road, parking and transport issues. 2025 September 2025 August 2025  July 2025  June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 2024 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 2023 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 April 2023 February 2023 January 2023

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Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:11:25

When we receive a request to re-use information, we must respond within 20 working days....This time limit can be extended if: the information is extensive the request raises complex issues We must inform you of this within the 20 day period....The Council may use the information provided on this form for monitoring and statistical purposes.

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

A Publication Scheme commits public bodies to make information routinely and proactively available....The information is set out under specific categories which mirror the model publication scheme requirements:  Who we are and what we do What we spend and how we spend it What our priorities are and how we are doing How we make decisions Our policies and procedures Lists and registers The services we offer The following pages/documents carry several links to locate information: Publication Scheme document FOI Responses page If the information you require cannot be found by using these methods, then it may be available by way of making a Freedom of Information or Environmental Information Regulations request....The information obtained online by way of clicking on the links provided in the Publication Scheme is free to download as you so wish .

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