A new and historic agreement to strengthen ties between Cornwall and Wales has been signed by Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Linda Taylor and the First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/historic-cornish-welsh-collaboration-agreement-is-signed/

Last updated: 04/08/2023 10:49:27

At each stop he’ll be chatting about his brand‑new book, If the Invader Comes, a gripping tale inspired by real wartime events in Cornwall and written especially for children who love adventure and history....Tom said: “I am excited to be taking If the Invader Comes round all Cornwall’s libraires because this is a story about what Cornish people went through during WW2 and that’s important....Councillor Sarah Preece, cabinet member with responsibility for Tourism, Localism and Planning, said: “It’s fantastic that during the Year of Reading, we are celebrating Cornwall’s rich history and giving young people the chance to discover books inspired by the place they live.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/come-and-meet-children-s-author-tom-palmer-as-he-visits-every-library-in-cornwall-over-half-term/

Last updated: 15/05/2026 12:36:44

There is one final chance for the Government to give Cornwall fairer and additional funding ahead of the ‘most challenging budget in the authority’s history", Cornwall Councillor David Harris said today. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/savings-proposals-to-be-discussed-at-new-cornwall-budget-development-overview-and-scrutiny-committee/

Last updated: 24/10/2024 08:12:01

It’s shared history and a shared purpose....Cllr Frost warned that decisions affecting Cornwall are too often made in Westminster without Cornish voices at the table, and that recent changes to national funding risk leaving Cornwall behind unless its status is recognised and strengthened....“We have a thousand years of history and a myriad of reasons – cultural, economic, environmental, linguistic, social – as to why we need to stand together and maintain our unity in pushing for that meaningful and bespoke settlement for Cornwall.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-passes-motion-calling-for-cornwall-to-be-recognised-as-the-uk-s-fifth-nation/

Last updated: 07/01/2026 10:41:51

New youth hubs will be created in three Cornish towns to help disadvantaged young people find education, training and employment opportunities. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/together-for-families/new-youth-hubs-will-help-disadvantaged-young-people-find-education-training-and-employment/

Last updated: 28/01/2026 10:12:01

  A fake fly-tip was set-up at Cornish beauty spot to raise awareness about illegal dumping in rural areas.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/fake-fly-tip-at-cornish-beauty-spot-raises-awareness-about-illegal-dumping/

Last updated: 11/11/2025 14:08:34

A sea shanty and a book have been written about a shipwrecked sailor whose remains were discovered on the Cornish coast. ...Bury My Bones, written by Cornish musician Toby Lobb (Fisherman’s Friends, Loveridge), and Give Him a Little Earth, written by local author Gareth Rees, will be performed at a series of events to raise money for a headstone to mark the sailor’s final resting place.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/sea-shanty-and-storytelling-events-to-raise-money-for-shipwrecked-sailor-s-headstone/

Last updated: 25/09/2024 09:07:29

This builds on the Devolution Deal for Cornwall which was secured in 2023 and included £500,000 for Cornish cultural projects.  ...Cornish Caretakers – a project by Edward Rowe / Palores Productions to tell Cornish history through the eyes of two museum caretakers.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-council-historic-england-and-arts-council-england-pledge-support-for-cornwall-s-creative-sector/

Last updated: 16/04/2024 07:57:25

And after 1,600 people voted for their favourite, the winner has been revealed… an ingenious cork life-jacket that was designed 200 years ago following a tragedy off the Cornish coast....The life-saving equipment, developed by Henry Trengrouse, was nominated by the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston....The other nominations were:  A 27-foot-long bus called Poppy A glistening ornament crafted from Cornish tin A painting capturing Cornwall's maritime spirit which inspired Daphne Du Maurier's first novel An ingenious reel that helped prevent drownings across Devon and Cornwall A shepherd’s lantern belonging to Cornish poet Reverand R.S.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/cornwall-heritage-awards-cornwall-s-object-of-year-revealed/

Last updated: 19/03/2025 11:21:07

An award-winning Cornish confectioner is planning a major expansion after securing an investment of £852,573 from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth programme....Cllr Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council portfolio holder for economy, said: “Buttermilk is a fantastic example of a values-based, sustainable Cornish food business that has harnessed research and development to disrupt the market and grow its share.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/plant-powered-chocolate-producer-secures-852k-good-growth-investment-for-major-expansion/

Last updated: 02/02/2024 14:38:03