Cornwall currently has a three-tier structure of local government, consisting of over 200 Parish and Town Councils, six District Councils and Cornwall County Council. The Isles of Scilly have their own unitary authority although many services come under Cornwall County Council.

Cornwall County Council www.cornwall.gov.uk

Caradon District Council www.caradon.gov.uk

Carrick District Council, www.carrick.gov.uk

Kerrier District Council www.kerrier.gov.uk

North Cornwall District Council www.northcornwall.gov.uk

Penwith District Council www.penwith.gov.uk

Restormel Borough Council www.restormel.gov.uk

Truro City Council www.truro.gov.uk

Each of the tiers of local government has its own responsibilities although a few, like economic development, planning, recycling and tourism promotion are relevant to both County and District Councils).

Among those responsibilities are: Parish and Town Councils - Many Parks and Gardens, Local Recreation Facilities.

District Councils - Housing, Environmental Health, Local Planning, Beach Safety, Refuse Collection, Recycling, Leisure Centres, Council Tax Collection, Economic Development, Tourist Information Centres County Council - Education (all state schools, but not tertiary colleges or higher education), Social Services, Highways (except trunk roads), Cornwall Fire Brigade, Trading Standards, Strategic Planning, Road Safety, Rights of Way.