The Latest Breaking News from Cornwall Council

Evacuated Falmouth residents to return home after unexploded WWII device taken to sea

The evacuation procedure started at 9am, with 339 homes within the cordon.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Nearly 340 Falmouth Households Evacuated After Suspected Second World War Bomb Found Offshore

Cornwall evacuates 339 homes after a suspected 250kg Second World War bomb is found near Falmouth Docks, as specialists work to make the device safe.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

More than 300 homes evacuated in Cornwall due to suspected WWII bomb

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Cornwall Council had originally refused planning permission for the 90-room Premier Inn at St Ives last year.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Inside the Cornish village dubbed ‘Kensington-on-Sea’ ahead of a second-home tax grab

As Cornwall Council prepares to impose a tax raid on second home owners, Alex Ross visits the village of Rock, where priced-out locals fear the measure doesn’t go far enough

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Cornwall cliff collapse closes part of Newquay beach ahead of hottest day of the year

Beachgoers are still spending time on the sure just metres from the fallen debris

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

Cate Blanchett scales back controversial home renovation that drew fury from Cornwall neighbours

Application to develop a large parking area was withdrawn in a letter to Cornwall Council

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024

‘It’s essential to walk in other people’s shoes’: how Cornwall Council is putting diversity at the forefront of its social work

From creating an anti-racist service to training social workers to be more culturally aware, the council’s children’s department is continually working to become more inclusive

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

‘They’ve changed my life’: the social workers providing transformative support for families

Cornwall Council’s children’s services focus on offering families targeted, innovative care when they need it the most

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

The focus is on the child: how Cornwall’s social workers help families stay together

To prevent children going into care, Cornwall Council is using a special model that enables at-risk families to create their own network of support

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024