Our telephone numbers
- Adult Care and Support – 0300 1234 131.
- Adult Education – 0300 1231 117.
- Benefits – 0300 1234 121.
- Business Regulatory Support – 0300 1234 212 (option 4)
- Children Schools and Families – 0300 1234 101.
- Council Tax and Business Rates – 0300 1234 171.
- Elections – 0300 1231 115.
What is the phone number for Cornwall council tax?
Contact us online today, or call us on 0300 1234 171.
How do I contact Cornwall Housing?
email: [email protected]. telephone us on 0300 1234 161. write to Cornwall Housing Ltd, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2FR.
What are Cornwall Council responsible for?
Cornwall Council, as ‘Highways Authority’ manages public rights of way in Cornwall. These responsibilities include: Asserting and protecting the public’s rights to use public rights of way; Maintaining the surface of the highway.
What months do you not pay Council Tax Cornwall?
Pay your Council Tax over 12 months
Your Council Tax is usually paid over 10 months, giving you two months in the year where you don’t have to pay. These are normally February and March.
Who is the chief executive of Cornwall Council?
Kate Kennally
Kate Kennally, Chief Executive, Cornwall Council.
How do I apply for housing benefit in Cornwall?
Apply online
You can claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support on the same claim form. If you experience any problems using our online claim form, you can call 0300 1234 121 where an advisor will be able to help you.
What is the best time to call Council Tax?
The telephones in our contact centre are usually busy between 11am and 3pm. To avoid longer waiting times, try to call us outside these hours.
Do pensioners pay Council Tax?
If you have reached the *qualifying age for State Pension Credit you can get Council Tax Support to cover all your bill, unlike working-age people. How much Council Tax Support you get depends on things like your income, who else lives with you and how much you have in savings.
How long is the housing waiting list in Cornwall?
How big is the waiting list? There is no data for average waiting times, but what we do know is that there are currently about 28,000 households on the Homechoice register, while only 2,000 social housing properties become available every year. Less than 1 in 10 registered will be successfully housed.
A total of 15,448 households were waiting for a council house in Cornwall as of March 31, 2021, Figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show. This was up 30% compared to the previous year (11,866), and down 36% from 2011 (24,329).
Who qualifies for responding housing?
Respond has provided homes for traditional families, lone-parent families, older persons, the homeless and people with disabilities.
What responsibilities do councils have?
Councils are responsible for the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their areas. The Localism Act 2011 has given councils and communities more influence over the way their local area is managed. Councils provide more than 800 services to local communities.
What is a section 106 restriction in Cornwall?
The vast majority of affordable housing in Cornwall subject to Section 106 agreements will have certain occupancy restrictions. This means that the proposed buyer must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to the Council’s satisfaction. This is before approval can be given for the transfer of the property.
What are the duties and responsibilities of councils?
The role of a council member
- Providing leadership and guidance to the community.
- Facilitating communication between the community and the council.
- Determining policy.
- Planning for the future.
- Managing assets.
- Governing finances.
- Reviewing policy.
- Attending meetings.
Why don’t you pay Council Tax in February and March?
If you pay your Council Tax in 10 instalments, then you can look forward to a break in your bill in February and March. These are traditionally the two months of the year when you don’t pay Council Tax – but it depends on which kind of payment plan you have set up with your council.
Is it better to pay Council Tax over 10 or 12 months?
Paying your Council Tax over 12 months instead of ten
Making the same payment every month might make it easier for you to budget. If you pay in 10 instalments you won’t pay any in February and March.
What happens if you don’t pay Council Tax for 10 years?
Your council will usually apply to the courts for permission to collect the debt from you – this is known as a ‘liability order’. They might send a bailiff to your home or take money from your pay. The court can also take money from benefits payments like: Income Support.
How much are Cornwall councillors paid?
Councillors do not receive a salary. They can receive an allowance to help offset expenses or loss of earnings.
How much does the head of Cornwall Council earn?
Figures provided are for the year 2018/19 and show that the highest paid member of staff at Cornwall Council was chief executive Kate Kennally. Ms Kennally received a salary of £176,885 and pension contribution of £30,955 bringing her total remuneration to £207,840.
How many staff does Cornwall Council have?
around 5,000
The Council has a workforce of around 5,000 and is the biggest employer in Cornwall. The Chief Executive and Strategic Directors form the Council’s management team.