The Council’s statement of accounts is a largely technical document....Parts of the documents may not be accessible for readers with particular requirements....We are looking to improve that aspect of the financial reporting.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/council-spending-and-finance/statement-of-accounts/

Last updated: 01/09/2026 14:33:28

Please view the latest report:Cornwall Pension Fund Annual Report 2024 25This report includes our Fund Accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 and our Regulatory Statements:Funding Strategy StatementGovernance Policy and Compliance StatementInvestment Strategy StatementCommunication Policy StatementA summary version of the latest report is available below:Cornwall Pension Fund Annual Report Summary 2024 25Previous reports:Annual Reports from previous years can be requested by emailing pensioninvestments@cornwall.gov.uk

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/annual-report/

Last updated: 16/06/2026 13:38:33

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Part III Revised Policy Statement Issued: January 2024 Statement of Priorities for Processing Applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders In accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of State, Cornwall Council publishes this statement setting out its priorities for bringing and keeping the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way up to date. ...Cornwall Council will consider applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMOs) and proposals for modification of the Definitive Map and Statement according to the following criteria: Subject to exceptional circumstances, Cornwall Council will determine applications and proposals to modify the Definitive Map and Statement whether made under Schedule 14 or 15 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in accordance with its Priority Policy. ...Priority will be given to applications where the effect of the path is: to enhance the safety of the user by providing off road connections to centres of work and schools including links to the school transport network; and to provide links with existing public rights of way, enhancing the path network or offering onward connections to nearby communities; and to maximise sustainable transport links; and to promote and encourage healthy active lifestyles by forming part of a longer recreational route; and to improve access to nature, including green and blue spaces and public interest points for both local communities and visitors; and to potentially offer a more accessible route to users; and has a time sensitive element.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/countryside/definitive-map-and-statement/modification-orders-revised-policy-statement/

Last updated: 12/01/2024 14:04:11

A 'Heritage Statement' sometimes referred to as a 'Heritage Impact Assessment' (HIA) is a document that outlines the historic or archaeological significance of a building or landscape within its wider setting....It includes an outline of any proposed works, an assessment of their impact on the building or landscape and a mitigation strategy.The local Historic Environment Record (HER) should be consulted and the building or landscape should be assessed by an expert.These documents may be required for planning applications within designated areas such as conservation areas, for 'Listed Building Consent' or for developments near areas of known archaeological significance....These statements can also be requested by the planning authority to assess a potential developments impact on non-designated areas or sites.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/conservation-and-environment-protection/cornwall-archaeological-unit/heritage-statement-or-heritage-impact-assessment/

Last updated: 21/08/2026 09:19:41

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...achievement of outcomes.Developing the Council’s capacity, including the capability of its leadership and the individuals within it.Managing risks and performance through robust internal control and strong public financial managementImplementing good practices in transparency reporting and audit, to deliver effective accountability.Each year the Council assesses the effectiveness of its Code of Governance.Some of the key documents within the council’s local code can be found on the key Council documents page.Key Council documents

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

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

Accessibility statement for Cornwall Council websiteThis website is run by Cornwall Council....For example, that means you should be able to:change colours, contrast levels and fontszoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screennavigate most of the website using just a keyboardnavigate most of the website using speech recognition softwarelisten to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.Ability Net has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.Ability Net websiteThis accessibility statement applies to our main website platform www.cornwall.gov.ukHow accessible this website isWe know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:the text will not reflow in a single column when you change the size of the browser windowyou cannot modify the line height or spacing of textmost older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader softwarelive video streams do not have captionssome of our online forms...This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content).When we publish new content we’ll make sure our use of images meets accessibility standards.The Council’s statement of accounts is a largely technical document, the content and layout of which is dictated by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/website-help-and-information/website-accessibility-statement/

Last updated: 03/06/2026 12:41:15

This includes:how the costs of the benefits provided under LGPS are met through the Fund;the objectives in setting employer contribution rates; andthe funding strategy that is adopted to meet those objectives.View the Funding Strategy StatementGovernance Policy and Compliance StatementThe Governance Policy explains the governance arrangements of the Fund.It includes:the makeup of the Pensions Committee; andan outline of the tasks delegated to the Committee and to the Fund's Officers.The Governance Policy also contains the Compliance Statement....This sets out an analysis of the Fund's compliance with the latest guidance....This is guidance issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).View the Cornwall Pension Fund Governance Policy and Compliance StatementInvestment Strategy StatementThis details the Fund's investment strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/cornwall-pension-fund/investments/regulatory-statements/

Last updated: 08/10/2026 14:41:44

Submission documents Renewable Energy interactive mapping Additional Core Evidence Library  Post submissions documents EX01  - Response to Inspectors question 1 EX02 -  Inspectors Guidance Note  EX03 - Inspectors Matters and Issues  EX04 - Statement of Common Ground Treveth Holding EX05 - Inspectors Response to Cornwall Councils Schedule of Proposed Main and Minor Modifications (SD02.3) Matters and issues EX01  - Response to Inspectors question 1 EX02 -  Inspectors Guidance Note  EX03 - Inspectors Matters and Issues  EX04 - Statement of Common Ground Treveth Holding EX05 - Inspectors Response to Cornwall Councils Schedule of Proposed Main and Minor Modifications (SD02.3) Guidance on how to apply the CEDPD policies The policies in the Climate Emergency are now being used in planning decisions....Guidance on the CEDPD policies is available on our  Policy Guidance page Adoption statement and background papers The Adoption Statement and background documents are available to download below:  Statement of Adoption Policy Map Climate Emergency DPD Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement  Climate Emergency DPD Inspector's Report Schedule of Major Modifications Copies of the documents are available to view; Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm at New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-plans/climate-emergency-development-plan-document/cedpd-submission-documents-adoption-statement-and-background-documents/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:36:32

A design and access statement is a short report which supports a planning application. ...Developments which require a design and access statement The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013 No. 1238, contains a detailed list of development types. ...View further information on the Planning Portal What the statements should include The design and access statement covers the following two areas: The design The statement should : explain the design principles and concepts include information on: amount layout scale landscaping and appearance. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice-and-guidance/design-and-access-statements/

Last updated: 07/08/2025 14:05:43

Adopted Statement of Community Involvement The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires us to prepare a 'Statement of Community Involvement' (SCI)....The adoption statement sets out when the SCI was adopted and where it can be viewed....The adoption of the SCI follows consultation on a draft undertaken in 2017/18. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/statement-of-community-involvement/

Last updated: 21/03/2022 10:46:49