Culture and creativity are for everyone – that’s at the heart of Cornwall Council’s new Cultural Strategy which sets out a 10-year plan to nurture and celebrate Cornwall’s creative communities.
The strategy reaffirms the Council’s commitment to support people, projects and places that contribute to the Cornwall’s rich and diverse cultural offering.
More than 7,350 people work in Cornwall’s creative and cultural sector, which contributes £291million to the Cornish economy each year.
Over the next ten years the Council will continue to support individuals, organisations and businesses to access funding and provide opportunities for networking and support so culture can help grow the Cornish economy.
The Council will work with partners to inspire creativity in education and strengthen pathways through further and higher education.
The strategy also sets out the importance of improving and protecting places, such as venues, museums, libraries and community spaces, which help showcase cultural activity and bring communities together.
Councillor Sarah Preece, cabinet member with responsibility for culture at Cornwall Council, said: “Our vision is simple: Cornwall the Creation Nation.
“Culture is embedded within Cornish communities and is an expression of our confidence and distinctiveness as the UK’s Fifth Nation. It also provides opportunities for people to learn skills, get work, start a business and improve where they live.
“This strategy positions Cornwall as a leading place for creativity and innovation – where culture is embedded in everyday life and is accessible to all.”
Press release issued on July 8, 2026