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About 30 people standing in a car park front of the public toilets at Porthcothan Bay. They are bundled up in coats, scarfs and hats.

Council consults on cutting beach toilets grant

Residents of Porthcothan Bay worry that if the public toilets close, visitors will use the dunes.

An aerial view of a number of holiday lodges with the sea in the distance

Holiday park plans for ex-military camp refused

Proposals to turn an old barracks into a holiday park have been refused over traffic concerns.

Councillor Linda Taylor is smiling at the camera as she stands in an office. The wooden walls have many framed pictures and photos on them and part of a desk and chair can be seen. The councillor is wearing a pale blue dress, a matching chunky bead necklace and a lanyard which reads CORNWALL COUNCIL.

Cornwall must stand alone in devolution says chief

The council leader welcomes plans for a mayor-led body but says Cornwall must stand alone.

The waste and recycling centre at Launceston has five signs on iron railings with illegible small print headed by the word SUEZ. There is a single storey metal container in the yard which serves as an office.

Personal data shared in new online booking system

A customer tries to use the council's new online service but finds other people's personal details.

The council chamber. Seating is arranged in curved tiers. The council members sit with computers in front of them.

Union blames government for council redundancies

Cornwall Council announces more than 100 jobs will be cut in a bid to save £48.6m.

White and yellow sign reads "One and all Cornwall Council". The sign is on a brick wall.

People asked for views on council car park plans

Dozens of car parks could be privately leased as part of the council's plans.

Close up of Cornwall Council sign. The white sign states Cornwall Council in yellow and black writing. A number of green trees are behind the sign.

Community projects to benefit from £1.9m funding

The council launched the fourth round of the community infrastructure levy fund last spring.

Man with dark and grey beard wearing a black beanie hat.

Plea to keep free winter parking in Newquay

Five car parks in Newquay could be handed over by Cornwall Council to a private operator to run.

Council issues advice on food waste bins

Cornwall Council says tea bags, vegetable peelings, eggshells and banana skins can go in the bins.