Helston and Porthleven councillor Andrew Wallis is being sent to jail.

His "sentence" is voluntary, however, as he takes part in a fundraising and awareness day in aid of Kernow Young Carers.

He will be relying on the generosity of others to secure his release, through donations from friends, colleagues and the general public.

Mr Wallis, who is cabinet member for young people, is one of a five members of Cornwall Council, including chairman Ann Kerridge, who have agreed to be captured by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and told to "go directly to jail" at County Hall next Friday.

All the captured councillors will have access to a mobile phone and e-mail during their time in jail, which they will be able to use to contact people to help raise money for Ms Kerridge's official charity this year, supporting young carers in Cornwall.

The charity works with more than 900 children and young people in the county who are caring for family members that are ill or who have a disability, by offering support, information and guidance, activities and trips, short breaks and training.

Council chairman Ann Kerridge said: "While having my liberty withdrawn, even for such a short time, is not a very appealing prospect, I hope that by doing so we can highlight the daily struggle of the many young people in Cornwall who are faced with the responsibility of caring for a member of their family.

"These young people often miss out on the chance to enjoy a normal childhood because of their caring responsibilities, and, as a result, can become isolated and struggle with their education."

Each councillor has their own online fundraising page, with Mr Wallis's at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/CornwallAndrew