Councillors have approved the next step in delivering Cornwall Council’s plan to tackle the Duchy’s biggest challenges and unlock its potential for the benefit of residents....The authority’s cabinet committee agreed the council’s draft priorities plan at its meeting at Lys Kernow today (November 12, 2025)....They are: Strong, safe, vibrant communities with more decent and affordable housing A clean, green Cornwall with healthy rivers and seas A resilient economy creating good growth and jobs A caring place for families where children can build a bright future Supporting people to live healthy and dignified lives Connected, safe and reliable roads and transport A public consultation will now be launched to get the views of residents on the draft priorities plan. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cabinet-backs-launch-of-council-priorities-plan-to-shape-cornwall-s-future-over-next-four-years/

Last updated: 12/11/2025 14:03:18

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has agreed to the Government’s plan to make Cornwall a single Foundation Strategic Authority....Cabinet also considered the Council’s developing budget for 2027/28, amid increasing costs and demand in services including homelessness, children’s services, adult social care and home-to-school transport....Members approved plans covering housing delivery through Treveth and Langarth Garden Village, Corserv’s four-year business plan, the Valuing Local Framework, Cornwall’s International Strategy and a new ten-year Cornish Language Strategy.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cabinet-agrees-to-new-government-devolution-proposals-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 29/07/2026 16:06:13

  Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly could be in line for up to £49 million of additional local growth funding under a one-year extension of the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) programme, announced in the Budget.   ...Although this is a 40% reduction on this year’s £1.5 billion national SPF budget, it has been welcomed....“In the longer term, we hope to secure a multi-year agreement with government to fully deliver our Good Growth plan, enabling Cornwall to make a substantial contribution to national goals like clean energy, critical minerals supply, and food security, while improving wages, productivity and wellbeing across our communities.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-and-isles-of-scilly-eye-potential-49m-in-extended-shared-prosperity-funding/

Last updated: 01/11/2024 15:27:31

Instead, the council has reversed planned cuts of £500,000 to its transport budget and will be using £5.48m from Phase Four of the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to keep wheels on the road. ...“The financial challenges faced by local authorities is not unique to Cornwall and we have had to make some difficult decisions to balance the books....Bus services play an important role in supporting our residents which is why we’ve taken the decision to safeguard this funding for the next financial year. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/funding-boost-secures-cornwall-s-supported-bus-network/

Last updated: 12/03/2025 13:50:16

When finished, the plan will recommend required changes to local area energy systems and infrastructure for heating, electricity and transport.   ...Cornwall Council will use the outcomes of the residents’ panel’s discussions to help inform the Local Area Energy Plan. ...It is the first time a local authority undertaking a Local Area Energy Plan is using a residents’ panel as part of the process. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/15-000-households-to-get-invite-to-apply-for-cornwall-residents-energy-panel/

Last updated: 15/12/2023 09:27:45

Cornwall Council is set to undertake a public consultation on the emerging plans to secure the long-term future of Cornwall Airport Newquay and the development of the surrounding land to create skilled jobs and promote economic growth....It will run for a two-week period from 12-26 September, and will start with engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and continue with meetings with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum and Business Improvement Districts from across Cornwall in order to get feedback on the developing plans and how they contribute to economic growth....Members of the public will be able to engage with the process via the Council’s ‘Lets Talk Cornwall’ platform between 12-26 September, or by dropping in to talk to members of the project team at New County Hall between 9am and noon on Saturday, 14 September and 1pm to 4pm at Newquay Library on the same day.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/consultation-to-begin-on-emerging-plans-for-cornwall-airport-newquay/

Last updated: 06/09/2024 15:20:11

The Call for Evidence is part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan aimed at achieving better energy security, green prosperity and lowering carbon emissions. ...The plan is being developed with residents and businesses to look at how energy can be used, supplied and managed to best meet current and future needs. ...Any other evidence that stakeholders want to highlight for consideration during the development of the Local Area Energy Plan  Cllr Martyn Alvey, Cornwall’s cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: “We've set a challenging ambition of hitting net zero for Cornwall and this Local Area Energy Plan is the single biggest component of us being able to achieve that. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/tell-us-about-your-green-energy-projects-to-boost-cornwall-s-energy-security/

Last updated: 14/12/2023 12:38:55

Cornwall Council is providing initial transitional support while Royal Cornwall Museum reviews its business plan and applies for funding from partners to create a museum for the 21st Century....Our transitional support will enable the museum to commence its longer-term transformation and reinvention plan....The first step will be for the museum to carry out a thorough review of their business and development plan so that it can attract funding from other agencies.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/royal-cornwall-museum-works-with-partners-to-develop-future-plans/

Last updated: 05/10/2022 08:37:19

Barbara Ellenbroek, the council’s portfolio holder for children and families and with responsibility for adult education, said:  “The devolution of the £10.2 million Adult Education budget to Cornwall from the Department for Education, is clear recognition from government that the Council is in the best position to shape local skills provision to ensure that the needs of the local economy and businesses are met, particularly for skills in local emerging industries such as renewable energy. ...Let's Talk Adult Education Budget devolution Story posted 13 February 2024

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/council-asking-for-views-on-future-delivery-of-devolved-102-million-adult-education-budget/

Last updated: 13/02/2024 11:55:09

It was on 5 December last year that the Government formally approved the £137.6m Good Growth Investment Plan put forward by Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly. ...“The Good Growth Team will now be focusing on assisting those projects already approved to draw down the cash and deliver on their aims to maximise positive outcomes for the benefit of the people of Cornwall.” ...The funding will enable architects, designers and engineers to produce the technical plans required to construct the facility which is intended to become a versatile community hub for events, festivals, theatre, music, cinema and dancing. £260,634 investment in the Cornwall Heritage Trust which has protected and championed Cornwall’s unique and distinctive heritage for almost 40 years.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/good-growth-programme-benefits-communities-across-cornwall-and-scilly/

Last updated: 12/12/2023 15:34:20