On this page you can read more news stories relating to the Council, budgets and the economy. They are broken down by the month they were published.
July 2024
- LIVE BLOG: Cornwall Council Cabinet, Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Call for fairer funding comes as leaders call for membership of new Council of Nations and Regions
- PRESS STATEMENT: Cornwall Newquay Airport - Joint statement from Cornwall Council and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
- Call for fairer funding submitted for debate at Full Council meeting
- Council leader joins Lord Hutton in call for new Government to create new Minister for Cornwall
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board launches new Fairness Commission
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum hosts its inaugural meeting
- Do you know where to vote? Check our polling station finder
June 2024
- General Election 2024: Where’s my polling station? What voter ID can I use? What if I need help?
- Are you election ready? Make sure you’re registered to vote and check your photo ID
May 2024
- Supporting Cornwall's Thriving VCSE Sector: Outset VCSE Launches to Empower Third Sector Businesses
- Good Growth Programme backs clean energy in Cornwall with £4.5m investment
- Cllr Linda Taylor is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council
- Good Growth Programme backs £1.2m business park expansion
- LIVE BLOG: Cornwall Council Annual Meeting 2024
- Lord Hutton to lead new business voice for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
- Cornwall Council's Annual Council Meeting to take place in Truro next week
- Dolcoath site to close next week as services move to South Wheal Crofty offices
- New adult education plans lead the agenda at busy cabinet meeting
- LIVE BLOG: Adult education plans on the agenda when Cabinet meets in Truro
- Good Growth Programme's £3.4m backing for new Cultural Centre and Museum for the Isles of Scilly
- Cabinet agenda highlights work towards council's priorities
April 2024
- Cornwall Council calls for greater protection for the Cornish language on 10th anniversary of national minority status
- Agri Carbon Kernow launches to support Cornwall farmers in tackling climate change
- Fish Factory Arts CIC in Penryn receives £50,500 Community Levelling Up grant
- Don’t forget your photo ID to vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner election
- Changes to scrutiny and solar farms lead agenda at full Cornwall Council meeting
- New digital magazine launched to connect local people with jobs, apprenticeships, careers and learning
- LIVE: Full meeting of Cornwall Council, 16 April, 2024
- Council leader to host 'Listening to You' events across Cornwall
- Changes to scrutiny arrangements on agenda for full meeting of Cornwall Council
March 2024
- Good Growth backs drive to put innovation and entrepreneurism at the heart of economy
- New care home could be built at site of Dolcoath Avenue offices
- LIVE: Cornwall Council cabinet; Wednesday, 20 March, 2024
- Cornwall Council's cabinet to discuss future of Dolcoath site
- Good Growth Programme backs Cornish food and farming with £554k investment boost
- Good Growth Programme invests £12.5m in people and skills
- Launch of Cornwall’s first one-stop-shop website for jobs, apprenticeships, careers and learning
February 2024
- Community Levelling Up grant for Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust to involve community in restoring and safeguarding wildlife
- Plant-powered chocolate producer secures £852k Good Growth investment for major expansion
- A tribute to former Cornwall Council cabinet member Edwina Hannaford
- Record £6.4 million awarded for further year of skills training across Cornwall and Devon
- Cabinet approves draft budget focused on addressing financial challenges while delivering for residents
- New skills programme helping residents to join Cornwall’s digital tech sector
- Cornwall Council approves budget for 2024/25
- Community at the heart of Experience Newquay cultural activities
- £2.6m secured from Cornwall Council to transform former supermarket for community use
January 2024
- Plans to transform Penzance Harbour and boost marine industry unveiled
- First Full Council meeting of 2024 to take place in Truro next week
- Good Growth Programme backs major museum transformation
- Deputy Council leader sends open letter to government sounding alarm over funding
- Cornwall Council budget to be discussed at cabinet next week
- High-tech soil science lab secures £574k Good Growth investment
- New rural grant scheme launched to support businesses to grow through diversification
December 2023
- Busy agenda for final Cornwall Council cabinet meeting of 2023
- Good Growth programme benefits communities across Cornwall and Scilly
- LIVE: Cornwall Council's cabinet meets for last time in 2023
- Council leader signs new devolution deal for Cornwall
- £2 Million grant scheme launched to accelerate businesses towards Net Zero
- £96,500 Community Levelling Up grant awarded to Clay Country community hub
November 2023
- Experience Newquay invites grant funding bids for cultural activities
- Liskeard residents invited to learn more about accessing Council services in the town
- LIVE: Housing and performance on agenda as Cabinet meets in Truro
- Council writes to Westminster calling for more financial support
- Full Council to meet in Truro
- New proposed Cornwall devolution deal announced
- Boost for Cornwall’s construction skills with £3.34m Good Growth investment
- Penzance Harbour to undergo major transformation thanks to Town Deal Funding
- LIVE: Full Council meeting, Tuesday, 28 November, 2023
- LIVE: Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting, Tuesday, 28 November, 2023
- New devolution deal approved by Cornwall Council's Cabinet
- Businesses can Evolve to a Greener Future with the launch of new support through the Growth Hub
- Good Growth launches ground-breaking digital adoption support for businesses in the manufacturing industry
October 2023
- Town Deal projects well underway one year on from first funding award
- Liskeard Workshed transformation on old Cattle Market site is officially open for business
- Are you still owed an energy bill rebate?
- Good Growth Programme backs 18-month celebration of culture in Cornwall
- Feedback from residents helps shape Camborne transport and public space projects
- Support boost for start-ups and growing businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Grants available to help boost Cornwall’s high streets
September 2023
- Cornish innovation technology company eyes global growth with £600k investment
- Public consultation into draft budget for 2024-25 launched
- Procedural changes lead agenda as Cornwall Council meets in Truro
- Cornwall Council Cabinet approves draft budget for 2024/25
- Cabinet to discuss draft budget plans to protect residents’ essential services
August 2023
June 2023
- Over £560,000 for heritage and culture projects across Cornwall from the Shared Prosperity Fund
- Cllr Linda Taylor re-elected for third year as Cornwall Council leader
May 2023
- Annual Report and Armed Forces Day preparations lead agenda for Cabinet
- Rural communities and businesses urged to apply for new funding to improve their local area
- Annual Report, Space Sector Strategy and Armed Forces Day preparations approved by Cabinet
- Cornwall Council becomes first local authority in the UK to be granted Fertility Friendly accreditation
- Armed Forces Day events line-up and travel plan unveiled for Cornwall’s largest-ever military showcase
- Cornwall Council's Annual Full Meeting to take place in Truro next week
- LIVE BLOG: Cornwall Council Annual Meeting 2023
April 2023
- Statement from Cornwall Council leader Linda Taylor on devolution consultation
- Cabinet confirms that Cornwall Devolution Deal will not progress
- Shared Prosperity Funding for ‘Cornwall Counts’ initiative helping residents get confident using everyday maths
- Full Council set to meet in Truro next week
- Secret ballots banned following meeting of full Cornwall Council
- Shared Prosperity Funding to assess potential opportunities at Falmouth Docks
- Schools urged to help youngsters celebrate Armed Forces Day
- Renewable energy scheme to power Cornish cyder business gets support from the Shared Prosperity Fund
March 2023
- Government to release second tranche of multi-million-pound Town Deal for the regeneration of Camborne’s town centre
- Bus passes, 20mph zones and Fire Control centre on agenda for Cabinet meeting
- Fire control call centre to remain in Cornwall after Cabinet decision at busy meeting
- Consultation on Cornwall's 'Big Deal' produces wide variety of results
- Shared Prosperity Funding for state-of-the-art library and community facilities in Liskeard
February 2023
- Multiply your job opportunities with free maths and numeracy courses for residents
- Changes to town and parish council boundaries approved by Council
- Shared Prosperity Funding boost for Redruth’s spectacular celebration of Cornish heritage
- Balanced budget to protect services set to go before Cabinet
- Heritage and housing projects set for £10 million funding boost
- Hall for Cornwall’s Community Culture Club awarded Shared Prosperity Funding to reach new audiences
- Cabinet approves draft budget, equality strategy and housing and heritage funding at busy meeting
- New Shared Prosperity Fund opportunities for projects that benefit residents by delivering Good Growth
- Council to meet to set budget for 2023/24
- Cornwall Council urges everyone to show warmth and tolerance to asylum seekers
- Cornwall Council approves balanced budget for 2023-24
- New Shared Prosperity Fund grants to help community organisations get projects off the ground
- Cornwall at heart of Britain's Leading Edge's 2023 manifesto launch
- Shared Prosperity Funding confirmed for Newlyn artist studios
January 2023
- Council leader urges residents to seize the opportunity and have their say on proposed devolution deal
- What's the Council's role in Spaceport Cornwall?
- Ready for blast off on an historic day for Cornwall
- Final approval for Council Tax premium on second homes on agenda at full council meeting
- LIVE: Full Cornwall Council meeting, Tuesday, 17 January, 2023
- St Ives Rugby Football Club decision welcomed
- Cornwall Council approves Council Tax premium for second homes
- Levelling Up Fund grant to transform mid Cornwall transport links
- Plan to tackle inequality across Cornwall set to receive Cabinet approval
December 2022
- Census 2021: Welcomed increase in the number of people identifying as Cornish
- Residents urged to have their say on proposals for a landmark devolution deal for Cornwall as consultation starts today
- Devolution of Falmouth headland leads agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
- A tribute to former Cornwall Council leader John Pollard
- Bids invited for funding to drive good growth in communities
- LIVE: Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting, 14 December 2022
- Devolution of Falmouth land approved by Cabinet
- Council Tax premium on second homes approved by Cabinet
- Cornwall Pension Fund scoops Investment Innovation Award
- IntoBodmin announced as first project to receive Shared Prosperity Fund after Government approves spending plan
November 2022
- Budget for challenging times to be discussed by Cabinet
- LIVE - Cornwall Council Cabinet, 9 November, 2022
- Draft budget to address challenging financial climate is agreed by Cabinet
- Have your say on Council’s draft budget plans for 2023/24
- Launceston Leisure Centre to be closed in January 2023
- An open letter to residents regarding Devolution to Cornwall
- Final Full Council meeting of 2022 to take place next week
- Local charity awarded £34,000 for preservation of important Redruth landmark
- LIVE: Cornwall Council Full Council meeting, Tuesday, 29 November, 2022
- Council defers referendum decision until public consultation is concluded
October 2022
- £5.5m investment for rural jobs, community investment and farm diversification
- Starting up UK launch: Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl touches down at Spaceport Cornwall
- New Economic Prosperity Board meets to discuss bids to drive good growth
- Council submits an Expression of Interest to the Government’s Investment Zone initiative
- Free training courses on offer to Cornwall residents to unlock job opportunities in fastest growing sectors
- Cllr Connor Donnithorne joins Cornwall Council Cabinet
- Camborne residents asked for views on town centre regeneration
- Nightclub ordered to pay £30,000 in fines and costs after woman falls 40ft from window
September 2022
- Wide ranging agenda to be discussed at Cornwall Council's Cabinet meeting
- Changes to council services on Monday, 19 September
- Motion to welcome new Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to lead agenda at full council
- Integrated Care Partnership plans approved by full council
- Redruth’s revival steps up as historic Buttermarket prepares for a multimillion-pound refurbishment
- Cornwall Council responds to government's Growth Plan
- Cornwall receives first share of Town Deal funding to deliver multimillion-pound regeneration
August 2022
- Council appoints new contractor for Penzance creative workspace project
- Bids invited from organisations which can drive ‘good growth’ for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
July 2022
- New waste collection plans to lead agenda at Cornwall Council meeting
- Future of Wadebridge Leisure Centre secured as Council and local Community Interest Company agree plan
- Transformation of Cornwall's waste and recycling services to go ahead after funding is approved
- Shared Prosperity Fund to lead agenda at cabinet meeting
- Cabinet pledges to work with Falmouth Town Council on devolution of Ships & Castles site as a priority
- Council approves £132m plan to boost business, communities and skills
June 2022
- Free courses on offer to support residents into highly skilled jobs
- Cabinet approves plans to deliver Cornwall Council's key priorities
- Plans to secure Cornwall’s care market and release additional funding for waste collections to be considered at Extraordinary Cabinet meeting
- Plans agreed to secure Cornwall’s care market and extra funding for waste and recycling at Extraordinary Cabinet meeting
May 2022
- Protecting Cornwall's natural beauty and heritage on the agenda for Cabinet
- Initial applications for levelling up funding revealed
- Meet the Leader events announced at Cornwall Council cabinet
- Annual council meeting to take place at County Hall next week
- Cllr Linda Taylor re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council
- Cllr Louis Gardner joins Cornwall Council Cabinet
April 2022
March 2022
- Cornwall Council Pension Fund reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
- More time for Wadebridge bids as Cabinet takes the difficult decision to close Falmouth Leisure Centre
- Vital plans for Cornwall's future to be considered by Cabinet
- Ambitious Public Transport Improvement Plan among items approved at Cabinet
- Cabinet upholds decision to close Falmouth Leisure Centre following Extraordinary Meeting
- Kresen Kernow is running free Work Skills courses to support locals into employment
February 2022
- Budget to deliver £1.2 billion of essential services across Cornwall to be considered by Cabinet
- More power for local leaders as Cornwall is invited to negotiate historic 'County Deal'
- Draft budget to meet council’s priorities agreed by cabinet
- Draft budget plan set to go before full Cornwall Council for approval
- Cornwall Council backs budget to boost spending for adult care services
- Cabinet to consider future of two of Cornwall’s leisure centres
January 2022
- First full Cornwall Council meeting of 2022 is held in Truro
- Businesses to receive financial support to deal with impact of Omicron
- Racing to continue at United Downs as new lease is agreed
- Car parks close as Pydar demolition set to begin
- Parish boundary changes to be reviewed again after pandemic forced deferral
December 2021
- Line-up of cultural events will help towns and high streets come alive this winter
- Public consultation on Cornwall Council's draft budget for 2022/23 is launched
- Cabinet agrees to support bids to take on the running of three Cornish leisure centres
- Mount's Bay coast path reopens after upgrade
November 2021
- Childrens' rights lead the agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
- Regeneration of former Liskeard Cattle Market site is underway
- Leisure centre petition to be considered at Cornwall Council
- Draft Business Plan and Budget for Cornwall to be presented to Cabinet
October 2021
- Thousands of homes to be visited as Cornwall Council completes annual canvass
- Cornwall Pension Fund approves multi-million-pound allocation to affordable housing
- Cornwall Council leader Linda Taylor responds to Autumn Budget