Cornwall Cultural Strategy 2026-2036 is a 10-year plan to strengthen culture and creative industries in Cornwall. The strategy positions Cornwall as a leading place for creativity and innovation – where culture is embedded in everyday life and accessible to all.
Its vision is to:
use creativity to boost the economy
improve communities, and
support health and wellbeing
The aim is to:
showcase the strengths of culture in Cornwall
maximise impact through working together
grow the sector by attracting more investment
Consultation on a draft version of the strategy took place in Spring 2026. Over 330 responses were received, and the final version of the strategy was approved by Cornwall Council Cabinet on 17 June 2026.
This strategy replaces the Cornwall Creative Manifesto, which set the Council's cultural strategy from 2021 to 2025.
Find out more information about the Creative Manifesto by reading the full document and exploring the annual progress reports.