Cornwall Council has held its first ever Individual Decision Day, introducing a new format to make decision-making more open, accessible and accountable.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-holds-first-individual-decision-day-to-boost-transparency/

Last updated: 29/10/2025 13:14:43

To date, 143 projects have been approved for £137m of funding, helping to attract a further £57m of investment, making £194m overall. ...He added that recent data showed that Cornwall was continuing to close the gap on the UK economy, thanks to continued investment....Cornwall's current Good Growth Programme was announced in April 2022 when the then Government awarded Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly £132m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and a further £5.6m from the Rural England Prosperity Fund over three years. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-programme-on-track-to-invest-194m-but-uncertainty-remains-over-future-funding/

Last updated: 17/07/2024 12:58:18

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has launched its new Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2026-2030, setting out how the service will continue to protect communities, residents and visitors over the next four years....An additional £3 million, provided by Cornwall Council, will be spent on improving and modernising the service over the current financial year. ...Over the next four years, the service will update its vehicles, equipment and IT systems, and make improvements to community fire stations.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/new-vehicles-equipment-and-training-to-modernise-cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-over-the-next-four-years/

Last updated: 20/04/2026 08:56:32

Cornwall Councillors today backed two major environment-focused motions at a full council meeting, and heard announcements from the Council Leader on devolution, parking tariffs and transparency reforms. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-backs-motions-to-tackle-sewage-and-litter/

Last updated: 16/09/2025 16:04:05

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet Lead for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, has written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, expressing his deep concern over the proposed cessation of Healthwatch.This is the second letter written by Cllr Jim McKenna in response to last year’s Government announcement of plans to abolish Healthwatch in its current form.The letter, which is also endorsed and signed by North Cornwall MP Ben Maguire, reinforces the original plea, which now takes into consideration recent, authoritative research published by The King’s Fund in March 2026, The future of patient voice: learning from the Healthwatch model.Cllr McKenna wrote:“This objective and independent report provides the most comprehensive and evidence based assessment to date of the contribution Healthwatch has made since its establishment in 2013, and I am confident it is being actively considered by the Department.”Cllr McKenna goes on to highlight the absolute importance

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/cabinet-lead-for-adult-social-care-and-health-partnerships-expresses-serious-concerns-over-abolition-of-healthwatch/

Last updated: 13/08/2026 12:57:42

“We were unanimous in raising our fears over the potential impact this disastrous decision may have on our population, with in excess of 100,000 people expected to be affected by the policy in Cornwall alone.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/councillors-demand-rethink-over-governments-winter-fuel-allowance-plans/

Last updated: 24/09/2024 16:11:02

Cornwall Council has started its annual canvass and is sending emails and letters to households asking them to confirm or update who lives at their address....Over the next six months, the Council will also be contacting 65,000 postal voters who need to reapply for their postal vote....Kate Kennally, Returning Officer for Cornwall and Chief Executive Officer at Cornwall Council, said: “The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/don-t-lose-your-vote-cornwall-voters-urged-to-check-their-details-are-up-to-date/

Last updated: 15/08/2025 07:24:39

A new Connect to Work programme has launched across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to support over 3,000 residents into work.The Government-funded programme, delivered through Cornwall Council's People Hub, will help local people facing health-related or complex challenges to find and remain in work.The voluntary initiative aims to support 3120 people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over the next four years.Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, Connect to Work provides personalised, one-to-one support for adults aged 18 and over who face barriers to finding or staying in work....Connect to Work is delivered through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly People Hub and builds on its proven track record of connecting residents with employment, skills, careers and wellbeing support.Since 2020, the People Hub has supported nearly 4,000 residents, helped more than 500 people into work and supported over 1,600 people to gain new qualifications.Residents interested in finding out more about Connect to Work, or employers interested in working with the programme, can contact People Hub at email hello@peoplehub.info or call 0333 015 0699.Visit the People Hub websiteENDS

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/new-connect-to-work-programme-launches-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 09:11:18

Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team has issued a warning over potentially dangerous squishy dumpling toys.The sensory toys, which are shaped like bao buns, have become hugely popular with children and young people.However, the rapid growth in demand has led to an increasing number of manufacturers producing the toys, and some products on sale in the UK do not meet the required safety standards.Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team is urging parents and carers to check for the UKCA or CE safety markings when buying the toys, and to throw away any squishies that have a strong chemical smell.Concerns about squishy dumplings first came to light after Trading Standards officers in Swansea identified products being sold with a strong chemical or solvent smell.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-trading-standards-issues-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toys/

Last updated: 27/08/2026 14:22:48

Around 500 new applications are received each month, while approximately 120 households are housed.Cllr Steven Webb, who proposed the motion, said: “This does send a message to Cornwall that we can work together here to try to solve some of the problems that they’re suffering with.”Councillor Leigh Frost, leader of the Council, reassured members he would make the strongest possible case for Cornwall following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a devolution deal for Cornwall without the need for a mayor.Cllr Frost said: “We have been invited to Number 10 North to continue those discussions, and I intend to use that opportunity to make the strongest possible case for Cornwall.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/call-to-make-the-housing-register-fairer-is-backed-by-councillors/

Last updated: 15/09/2026 15:42:08