Cornwall’s new devolution deal, which will deliver greater autonomy over areas including green energy and adult education, has been signed today....Like the proposed Level 3 Deal, the agreed Level 2 Deal and has been developed with the Council’s priority outcomes at its heart and includes positive steps for Cornwall across three key areas: Skills: Government will fully devolve the adult education budget from the academic year 2025/26, giving the Council control over how best to support adult learners, so we can make sure people have the right skills for the new industries developing in Cornwall, including those in the net zero economy and tech metals....Speaking after signing the Deal, Cllr Taylor said: “I am so pleased we have managed to get this Level 2 Deal over the line.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/council-leader-signs-new-devolution-deal-for-cornwall/

Last updated: 18/12/2023 15:33:28

Despite the hard work and dedication over many years of the Heartlands Trust, the registered charity that runs Heartlands in Pool, and the staff there, it has become clear that Heartlands is unable to continue to cover its operating costs and facilities at the site will have to close. ...Well over 10,000 attend annual Bonfire Night: over 2000 attend the annual Christmas markets: the Geekfest three day event attracts over 8,000....Budget over-runs on the original build project meant vital units intended to provide rental streams were never built: and intended developer contributions for playground maintenance were never received.  

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/statement-from-the-heartlands-trust-and-cornwall-council/

Last updated: 05/01/2024 15:42:59

Cornwall Council’s deputy leader, Councillor David Harris, has sent an open letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, calling on the government to urgently provide more support for local authorities.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/deputy-council-leader-sends-open-letter-to-government-sounding-alarm-over-funding/

Last updated: 15/01/2024 12:35:43

"But as everyone in this Chamber would hopefully acknowledge, no one could have foreseen the ongoing and unprecedented demand for services over the past four-year, largely triggered by the pandemic. ...He says the council's spending has been out of control, and suggests that, at the same time as cutting services, spending on consultants has trebled. ...He says the blame for the financial position lies with the Government - of all political hues over the past 16 years. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/live-cornwall-council-25-february-2025/

Last updated: 25/02/2025 15:46:08

Residents are being asked to minimise waste, recycle or repurpose unwanted items and consider buying locally to reduce their carbon emissions over the festive season....“Small changes really do make a big difference and getting everyone in your family helping with recycling, reducing packaging, keeping waste to a minimum and repurposing unwanted presents in an environmentally-friendly way, are all great ideas to lower our carbon footprints and help fight climate change over the festive period.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/reduce-reuse-and-recycle-for-a-low-carbon-christmas/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 11:27:57

Cornwall Council has launched a new campaign to help Blue Badge holders feel confident using their Badge - and avoid parking tickets.In a recent survey carried out by the Council, almost one in five Blue Badge holders said they had received a parking ticket after parking with their badge over the last three years.People reported receiving fines for a variety of reasons including forgetting to set their clocks, badges falling off the dash, overstaying time limits and parking in loading bays or restricted zones.Throughout the campaign, the Council will be sharing tips on where you can and can’t park with a Blue Badge, and exploring some of the common reasons people ended up with tickets.The Council is hosting online events so Blue Badge holders, as well as friends, family members and carers, can find out more about the Blue Badge scheme and ask questions about using their Blue Badge.To date, 75 people have attended the webinars, with more events to be held in the future.The Council is also

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/check-your-marks-get-set-park-cornwall-council-launches-campaign-to-help-blue-badge-holders-feel-confident-using-their-badge/

Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:56:34

The details include a net increase of around £37m in spending on care for Adults and Children in Cornwall, building on the significant investment that has been made over the past two years....It also confirms plans to bring in a 100% Council Tax premium on second homes from April 2025.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/cornwall-council-approves-budget-for-202425/

Last updated: 20/02/2024 17:16:13

More than two million trees have now been planted for the Forest for Cornwall as the project receives a government cash injection to increase tree-planting across the region over the next four years.The Cornwall Council programme has secured £8.76m from Defra’s Trees Programme.It will help the Forest for Cornwall reach its target of 8,000 hectares of new tree canopy by 2035 as set out in the authority’s Grow Nature Action Plan.Since 2019, residents, farmers, businesses and organisations have come together to make a real difference to tree-planting efforts in communities, farms, schools and streets across Cornwall.A total of 2,025 hectares have been transformed including:825 hectares of new woodland167 new orchards495 hectares of agroforestry across 121 farms1,259 trees in streets and urban locations 82,665 metres of new hedgerowThe Forest for Cornwall contributes to the delivery of both the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine...More tree cover can also bring wider benefits through helping to reduce flooding in coastal towns and building resilience to a changing climate.”The Forest for Cornwall programme offers support and funding to farmers to diversify their production with tree-planting.Ben Thomas who owns Treveddoe Farm near Cardinham has planted 2,500 trees with support from the Forest for Cornwall team.He said: "Without the knowledge, contacts and funding it would have been hard to find the time to get the project started....Delivering improvements to grant schemes responding to feedback from the previous Programme.• The programme is designed to help England reach the statutory target of 16.5% canopy and woodland cover by 2050, and the 2030 interim target.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/forest-for-cornwall-celebrates-two-million-trees-milestone-and-government-funding-boost/

Last updated: 06/08/2026 08:15:38

Average speed cameras will be installed on a stretch of the A3083 in Helston later this year.The section of road which runs alongside RNAS Culdrose has seen several road collisions over recent years, with inquests ruling excess speed a contributory factor.Almost 2,000 people signed a petition calling for average speed cameras shortly after a fatal collision in late 2024.And following an inquest in November 2025, Cornwall Coroner Guy Davies highlighted that better speed enforcement was needed on the road to prevent further tragic incidents.Proposals to install the cameras and lower the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph were put to public consultation earlier this year.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/average-speed-cameras-to-be-installed-at-site-of-fatal-road-collisions/

Last updated: 29/05/2026 09:05:22

Residents are being urged to join the fight against fly-tipping as Cornwall Council steps up efforts to catch offenders.With 17,500 fly-tips recorded across Cornwall over the past five years, the Council has launched a new campaign to tackle the issue.It’s increased the maximum fine for fly-tipping from £1,000 to £5,000 and is using covert cameras to help identify offenders.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-residents-urged-to-join-the-fight-against-fly-tipping/

Last updated: 12/10/2026 10:11:34