Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available Monday, 19 February, 2024 Local residents will be protected from being pushed out of their communities by excessive short-term lets thanks to changes in planning rules announced today. Under the reforms councils like Cornwall Council will be given greater power to control short-term lets by making them subject to the planning process. This will support local people in areas where high numbers of short-term lets are... Local News
Cornwall Council looks to Queen’s Speech for powers to levy more tax on second homes 8th May 2022 Councillor Linda Taylor, Leader of Cornwall Council, has welcomed news that Cornwall Council will soon be able to levy up to 100% more council tax on empty... Local News
Council Administration provides update on council tax rebate distribution in Cornwall 7th May 2022 Cllr David Harris, Cabinet Member on Cornwall Council responsible for Resources, has provided an update on the council’s distribution of the Government’s £150... Local News
Leader of Cornwall Council welcomes £132million Shared Prosperity Fund boost for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 13th April 2022 Cornwall Council Leader and Chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board Councillor Linda Taylor has welcomed the news that Cornwall and the Isles... Local News
Cornwall Council passes first Conservative administration Budget for Cornwall 22nd February 2022 Cornwall Council has today voted on the Conservative administration’s first Budget since taking office in May 2021. The Budget will see Cornwall Council’s share... Local News
Losing Councillor living in dreamland 7th February 2022 A former Cornwall Councillor and former Cabinet Member for Transport has come under fire after posting inaccurate information on social media regarding a major... Local News
Change in law welcomed as Government closes second home tax loophole 14th January 2022 The Conservative Group on Cornwall Council has welcomed the news that the Government has today confirmed the tax loophole that has allowed some owners of second... Local News
Cornwall Council declares Cornwall Ecological Emergency 30th November 2021 At Full Council today, Cornwall Councillors voted to declare a Cornwall Ecological Emergency. The motion, put forward by Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan councillor... Local News
Cornwall Council awarded £4.5million funding from government to support vulnerable families over the winter 23rd November 2021 Cllr Linda Taylor, Leader of Cornwall Council, has welcomed the news that Cornwall Council has been awarded £4.5million of government funding to support... Local News
Council Leader welcomes leisure centre petition 22nd November 2021 Leader of Cornwall Council, Cllr Linda Taylor, has welcomed the news that a petition to discuss the future of leisure provision in Cornwall will come to Full... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
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Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News