Councillors have approved the next step in delivering Cornwall Council’s plan to tackle the Duchy’s biggest challenges and unlock its potential for the benefit of residents.
The authority’s cabinet committee agreed the council’s draft priorities plan at its meeting at Lys Kernow today (November 12, 2025).
It lays out six priorities for the administration after listening to residents, businesses and communities across Cornwall. They are:
- Strong, safe, vibrant communities with more decent and affordable housing
- A clean, green Cornwall with healthy rivers and seas
- A resilient economy creating good growth and jobs
- A caring place for families where children can build a bright future
- Supporting people to live healthy and dignified lives
- Connected, safe and reliable roads and transport
A public consultation will now be launched to get the views of residents on the draft priorities plan.
Cornwall Council’s leader, Cllr Leigh Frost, said:
“I have always said that these priorities are more than words on a page. They’re a statement of our intent and a reflection of our common-sense approach. An approach that is practical, grounded and puts people first.
“These priorities are already firmly in place and reflected in the way in which Cornwall Council is delivering services for the people of Cornwall. They are six priorities that are rooted in the reality of Cornish life - the challenges we face, the values we share, and the future we want to shape.”
Also agreed today was the next stage of the council’s response to tackling climate change and boosting nature recovery.
Cabinet agreed to maintain the council's commitment that 30 per cent of land, rivers and seas in Cornwall will be well managed for nature by 2030.
It reaffirmed the council’s pledge to reduce its operational emissions by 70 per cent by the same date and an ambitious but realistic timescale of 2045 for the Duchy to reach the government’s climate response target.
Cornwall Council’s portfolio holder for environment and climate change, Cllr Loic Rich, said:
“Cornwall Council will continue to lead, but progress depends on partnership - with government, business, landowners, and our communities. We need one and all in Cornwall to work with us and do their bit for nature and climate.
“That is why we will continue to work closely with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board, Local Nature Partnership, Climate Commission and Economic Forum to ensure our collective effort delivers a sustainable, prosperous, and more resilient future for Cornwall.”
Also backed by cabinet today were reports on the council’s performance, digital inclusion strategy, home-based care and prevention and sexual and reproductive health commissioning.
Story posted November 12, 2025