A Publication Scheme commits public bodies to make information routinely and proactively available....This follows the model publication scheme produced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)....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.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/cornwall-council-publication-scheme/

Last updated: 22/02/2024 08:42:02

Data protection law changed on 25 May 2018 with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....GDPR replaced the Data Protection Act 1998 and seeks to give individuals more control over how organisations use their data and introduces significant penalties for organisations that fail to comply with the rules....Q&A for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members This explains what is GDPR, the main principals, how will GDPR affect you and sharing personal data in the form of a Q&A for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/governance/general-data-protection-regulation/

Last updated: 11/11/2021 10:39:05

Anyone can buy the open register and use it for any purpose....Opt out of the open register You can choose to "opt out" so that your name and address are excluded from the open register. ...Buy the open register You can buy a copy of the open register and use it for business purposes.

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

Last updated: 23/10/2025 10:16:47

What do we mean by open space?...Open space is land that is regularly available for recreational or sporting use by the community....Open space provision standards Open space provision standards are necessary to inform local planning.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/open-space-strategy-and-standards/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:47:28

Information for landowners with property adjoining one of Cornwall Council’s Open Spaces There are many benefits living beside a park or open space, from extra greenery and wildlife, to the recreational value it offers....Please see the below information which will help resolve a lot of uncertainty....Japanese Knotweed or invasive plants growing on the open space side.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/neighbouring-open-spaces/

Last updated: 13/12/2021 15:04:54

Effective planning and decision making is reliant on robust, accurate and timely data and intelligence....Below you will find links to Cornwall Council intelligence by topic area, and other key data sources....Community Safety Safer Cornwall's library of documents and publications.

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

Last updated: 03/02/2026 11:23:38

We are required to publish a range of data on the amount and cost of trade union facility time in the organisation on an annual basis....View information on our Trade Union Facility Time This information is published as part of the Trade Union Facility Time Publication Regulations 2017, which are a part of the Trade Union Act 2016

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/financial-publications/trade-union-facility-time-publication/

Last updated: 25/09/2025 07:14:40

Schools are responsible for managing their own compliance with Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and other recommended Codes of Practice....Please note that enquiries about information which is held at a school must be directed to the school direct in the first instance for the school to consider disclosure.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/freedom-of-information-responses/children-schools-and-families/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:10:40

We follow the Data Protection Act to make sure we handle your personal information in a fair way. ...You can ask us:for a copy of the information we hold about youto correct or destroy information about youYou can read about data protection laws on the Information Commissioner's Office website.You can also find more about how we handle your information in the Data Protection Policy.Information the Council holds about youThe Council must provide you with access to the information they hold about you. ...Data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete If you think the information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, please tell us why.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/data-protection/

Last updated: 15/06/2026 07:00:19

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("the Act") was passed by Government to encourage free and open access to information....There is no need for them to state their reason for wanting the information.The act requires the Council to:develop and maintain a publication scheme and;respond to any request for information within twenty working days in most casesThe Council’s FOI Privacy NoticeWho can make a request?...This is because different rules and regulations apply.For more information please see our Data Protection page.Freedom of Information quarterly statisticsCouncil’s are encouraged to publish statistics on how well they have handled requests.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/data-protection-and-freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-advice/

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