A joint letter from Cornwall Council group leaders and the MPs was sent to the Government in September, outlining a desire for a Cornwall-only deal without the need for any changes to the governance model currently used...."Did the Deputy Prime Minister unequivocally say that ‘unique’ meant that she would allow Cornwall to secure a devolution agreement on the scale of an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (as referenced in the Devolution White Paper) on a Cornwall only footprint and without the requirement for any governance changes - or did the Deputy Prime Minister rule that option out and restate the criteria in the White Paper would be applied without exception?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-leader-calls-for-clarity-on-westminsters-devolution-proposals/

Last updated: 07/01/2025 12:05:20

The meeting will also consider the governance arrangements for council-owned entities, the future chairmanship of the Audit Committee, and a review of the council’s procedures surrounding extraordinary meetings.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/first-full-council-meeting-of-2025-will-take-place-next-week/

Last updated: 16/01/2025 09:05:28

The meeting will also consider the governance arrangements for council-owned entities, the future chairmanship of the Audit Committee, and a review of the council’s procedures surrounding extraordinary meetings....He also tells the chamber that the council held a well-attended councillor fair for prospective candidates for May's elections. 10.40am: We move onto the Leader's announcements.  ...Cllr Linda Taylor tells the chamber:  "This promises to be an incredibly important year for us all, with May’s election obviously a focal point, and the promise of clarity over the Governments plans for local government across the country going forwards."

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-full-council-tuesday-21-january-2025/

Last updated: 23/01/2025 08:58:55

And we must build on this status to ensure that Cornish nationhood is better reflected in all aspects of the governance of the UK, which needs to include a meaningful devolution settlement.” 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/milestone-for-cornish-language-after-securing-part-iii-status-alongside-welsh-and-gaelic/

Last updated: 27/11/2025 16:26:56

The Adult Social Care Transformation Programme and service delivery plans describe how these improvements will be delivered and embedded in practice and business-as-usual.Overall, the plan is designed to demonstrate how Cornwall has listened to and acted on inspection findings, how learning is translated into sustained changes in practice and systems, and how leaders can evidence progress and impact through sustained routine, collaborative working with our partners, business-as-usual ownership, governance, and assurance aligned to CQC expectations, statutory duties and Council priorities.The report is published in full on CQC’s website.Visit the CQC website

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/cornwall-s-adult-social-care-services-are-delivering-a-good-standard-of-care-for-residents/

Last updated: 29/05/2026 08:53:05

The Liberal Democrat group leader, who has represented Bodmin St Petrocs since 2017, was elected at the first full meeting of the council since local elections on May 1.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cllr-leigh-frost-is-elected-as-the-new-leader-of-cornwall-council/

Last updated: 03/06/2025 07:48:56

Cornwall Council’s council housing service has been recognised for the progress it has made in delivering high-quality homes and services for residents.The authority has been handed the second highest rating following a recent inspection by the national Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).The inspection assessed how well the Council is delivering the Consumer Standards, which cover the quality and safety of homes, tenant engagement, neighbourhood management and tenancy services.As part of the process, inspectors reviewed documents, met with councillors, senior officers board members and residents, and observed tenant engagement and governance meetings.The judgement shows that the council has improved , and is meeting its legal health and safety responsibilities and has effective arrangements in place to keep tenants safe.Inspectors also recognised positive tenant engagement, ongoing investment in homes, including programmes to tackle damp and mould, improve energy efficiency and address homes

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-council-welcomes-regulators-report-on-social-housing-services/

Last updated: 30/09/2026 13:35:13

They also debated the pros and cons of having a school pet, took part in a marble run challenge, and even held a vote with the elections team using official booths and ballot boxes.   

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/pupils-from-14-schools-visit-cornwall-council-s-hq-for-a-taste-of-life-in-politics/

Last updated: 02/12/2025 14:44:10

Once the process is concluded, the successful councillor will take over the chairmanship of the meeting before moving onto the election of a Vice-Chairman using the same process. ...The election of a new leader will then take place, following the same process, with nominations and the opportunity to address the chamber before a vote is taken. ...We now move onto the election of a vice-chairman. 10.46am:  Cllr John Martin nominates Cllr John Thomas as vice-chairman of the council. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-meets-to-elect-new-leader/

Last updated: 20/05/2025 09:17:53

We take this as code for mayoral governance and a devolution geography wider than a single county.”...The first question is regarding travellers, and a recent incident in Truro. 10.50am: The other questions regard planning issues and potential road adoptions. 10.55am: Next item on the agenda is to note the result of the election in Falmouth last week, where Cllr Alan Rowe was elected to the Penwerris division, replacing Jayne Kirkham, who was elected as MP for Truro and Falmouth in the summer.   10.57am: The next item is the reallocation of seats on committees following recent changes to the political make up of the council. 10.58am: The nomination of an interim monitoring officer, Matthew Stokes, is made, and welcomed from the chamber by Cllr Julian German. ...The item is carried. 11.26am: We now move onto the constitution of the Chief Officer's Employment Committee. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-meeting-23-september-2024/

Last updated: 24/09/2024 14:22:20