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Latest news and updates on Cornwall Council, including council meetings, councillors and issues around planning, housing, transport, parking, rubbish, recycling, benefits, council tax, environment, health, social care and education.

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15:24, 18 AUG 2026
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CEO defends employing ex Cornwall councillor at centre of 'secret payment' row
Politics
Amid a call for an investigation, the head of Open Skies Network says Louis Gardner is 'an asset for our company and an asset for our community'
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'It will be lost forever' anger as nearly 900 oppose Illogan cricket pitch homes
Cornwall Council
A planning application has been submitted by Kingsley Developments for 40 homes on a site known locally as 'the Cricket Field', sparking strong opposition from local residents
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'Our countryside is being ruined' Cornwall solar farm gets go ahead
Cornwall Council
A solar farm covering 18 fields is set to be built after a government planning inspector overturned Cornwall Council's refusal on appeal, ruling that the benefits of the renewable energy scheme outweighed the harms to the local landscape.
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Cornwall planning: Future plans revealed for attraction which closed two years ago
Cornwall Council
The proposal responds to 'changing market conditions and local demand'
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Cornwall planning: Huge backlash over 40 houses on 'cricket field'
Planning
'Once this land is built upon, it will be lost forever. We believe there is a better, more sustainable future for this site.'
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'Tourism tax' could be 'massive' for Cornwall, Andy Burnham says on visit
Politics
'I think Cornwall is a jewel in the UK's crown, but has the UK looked after Cornwall as much as it may? I would say no,' says the Prime Minister on visit to Truro where he is given a surprise box of pasties
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Cornwall planning: Solar farm will be built on 18 fields despite being refused
Planning
A Government planning inspector has overturned a decision by a Cornwall Council committee to refuse a solar farm and battery storage system on more than 60 hectares of land
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Andy Burnham wins over Cornwall Council with Cornish word and pasty promise
Politics
'Thank you for your kind offer to visit Cornwall. I certainly hope to find myself on a treth with a pasty in the near future!'
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Cornwall Council 'error' blamed for causing 'reputational damage'
Politics
A Liberal Democrat councillor has demanded an 'unequivocal apology'
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Newquay gaming bar wins approval despite late-night noise fears
Pubs & Restaurants in Cornwall
It will be a 'very chilled environment' and definitely not a nightclub, says owner
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Bid to remove right-turn lane near contentious speed camera in Truro
Traffic & Travel
It's part of proposals for two new pedestrian crossings and people have already started commenting
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More wildfires break out as Cornwall hit with fifth heatwave
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
A witness said the whole of Redruth "can smell it"
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Gas work misery to go on for three more months in Bude
Cornwall Council
The project is already 11 months in
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Major Cornwall lithium project takes giant step forward near Truro
Economy
The Government has given Cornish Lithium a multi-million-pounds boost
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Crews tackle Cornwall fires after smoke seen - recap
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters were tackling two fires at Mawgan Porth and Porth
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Home Bargains Truro store opening date revealed
Truro
It will take over the former Homebase opposite the Royal Cornwall Hospital
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Where motorhomes can legally park in Cornwall this summer
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council has a list of rules and advice
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By-election demand after Cornwall councillor jumps ship from Reform to Restore Britain
Politics
There's been a push for a by-election after the Cornwall Council member jumped ship from Reform UK. He has responded that his fellow councillor is 'playing politics'
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Tortoise accidentally dumped at recycling centre with owner's green waste
Cornwall Council
He was reunited thanks to the new(ish) pre-booking system at Cornwall's household waste and recycling centres
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Plan for town in Cornwall to get new Lidl store with parking for over 100 cars
Planning
If approved in the town it will be the 14th Lidl store in Cornwall
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Thousands celebrate as Cornwall takes centre stage at 'phenomenal' Celtic festival
Cornish Culture
Cornwall Council's leader led the parade of Celtic nations into a stadium of thousands at the Interceltic Festival. 'It was unbelievable. It's the first time I've ever been cheered just for being Cornish.'
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Fresh fears over possible toxic pollution from Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Environment
The 150 million plan for the docks could boost the local economy by 13 million, but Cornwall Wildlife Trust and others are concerned
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Campaigners target 250,000 Helston speed plan 'cameras aren't the answer'
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council has explained its decision to press ahead with average speed cameras on a road that has seen 11 fatalities over 25 years
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Taxis have licences suspended in run-up to Boardmasters
Boardmasters
One taxi was also banned from use and another driver arrested. A local firm has raised concerns about the joint police and council operation.
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