Cornwall Council has a number of strategies, policies and plans that form a part of our decision making process. The Council Strategy and Business Plan pages link closely with this.
Strategies and plans
Gyllyn Warbarth, Together We Can: The Cornwall Plan
The Cornwall Plan 2020 – 2050 is the strategic vision for Cornwall. It aims to make Cornwall a cleaner, greener, fairer, and more inclusive place.
In 2020, the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board developed and agreed the Plan. It has six aims covering all aspects of living and working in Cornwall:
- A Creative Carbon Zero Economy
- Sustainable Food, Land and Seas
- Thriving Places with Decent Homes
- Equality, Education and Entrepreneurship
- Safe, Healthy, Resilient Communities
- A Digital Revolution for Sustainable Living
As a Council, we have several strategies that support this strategic vision for Cornwall. We have highlighted these under the relevant aim.
Theme 1: A Creative Carbon Zero Economy
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Strategic Economic Plan (Vision 2030)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly face a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of a new economy. One that prospers in a unique creative, entrepreneurial and productive landscape. The connection of business, people and place is at the heart of this strategy.
Cornwall Good Growth Plan 2024-2035
Growing the economy is key to our ability to address future challenges and the needs of the population in Cornwall. Our overarching aim is to ensure that we achieve Good Growth.
Cornwall's Creative Manifesto 2021-2025
Our Creative Manifesto sets our focus for 2021–2025. It provides us with a chance to shine a light on Cornwall's amazing cultural and creative sectors. It also shares our ambitions and actions that will drive our work.
Theme 2: Sustainable Food, Land and Seas
Environmental Growth Strategy 2020-65
Our vision is that in 2065 nature in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be diverse, beautiful and healthy. Supporting a thriving society, prosperous economy and abundance of wildlife.
Climate Change Action Plan 2019
Our Climate Change Plan creates the conditions for change through direct action. As well as place-based leadership for Cornwall to become net carbon neutral.
Resources and Waste Strategy 2025-2045
This strategy sets out the aims, objectives, challenges and opportunities for the waste we manage over the next 20 years. It focuses on how we will deliver effective and efficient waste services in line with national policy and legislation, and the timetable for those changes.
Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy 2020 - 2025
Our Clean Air Strategy sets out the case for action. It also demonstrates the Council’s determination to both preserve and to improve air quality to safeguard our health.
The Cornwall Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2020-2026
The strategy sets out how Cornwall Council and its partner authorities intend to work together to manage flood risk from all sources.
Theme 3: Thriving Places with Decent Homes
Cornwall Transport Plan to 2030
The Cornwall Transport Plan vision is that Transport in Cornwall will be excellent. Our transport system will connect people, communities, businesses and services, in a way that enhances quality of life and is reliable, efficient, safe, healthy and inclusive.
Cornwall Council's Local Plan has at its core the aim to bridge the inequality gaps in society and make a positive difference to people's lives. Good planning is central to delivering that strategy and building healthy and sustainable communities
Housing Strategy for Cornwall 2030
Our vision for Cornwall is to provide homes where people and communities can thrive. The Priorities for this strategy focus on Great Places, Successful People, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change.
Cornwall Supported & Specialist Housing Strategy 2023-2050
Our strategy sets out the requirements for specialist and supported housing in Cornwall from 2023 to 2050.
Theme 4: Equality, Education and Entrepreneurship
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2026
The Strategy sets out our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. It describes our plans for 2022-2026 and our aims to deliver better outcomes for those living and working in Cornwall. As well as level up life chances across the diverse communities of Cornwall.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Strategy 2024-2034
Our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community, as our second-largest minority ethnic group, faces some of the most significant inequalities. We recognize the need to eliminate the many challenges and barriers they encounter. The Council aims to improve living conditions and access to services for this community.
This overarching framework puts the child at the core of all we do through our language, relationships and culture.
Theme 5: Safe, Healthy, Resilient Communities
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Health and Wellbeing Strategy Our Vision for 2030
The Strategy’s vision is that by working together to tackle health inequalities, everyone can enjoy good health and wellbeing and grow, live, work and age well.
Adult Social Care Strategy 2022-26
Our vision is to ensure that people can get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. This prevents, reduces or delays the need for ongoing support and maximises their independence. This Strategy is made up of both our Maximising Independence and Better Lives Commissioning Strategies.
Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan
Our Partnership Plan sets out how together we will achieve our shared vision where our communities feel safe and are safe for everyone who lives, works and visits Cornwall.
Localism in Cornwall: The Power of Community
This Strategy outlines the Council’s vision for, and approach to Localism. It marks the continuation of our commitment to ensure that we achieve the best outcomes for our communities.
Theme 6: A Digital Revolution for Sustainable Living
Digital Inclusion Strategy 2019-2023
The vision within this strategy is for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents and organisations to:
- understand the benefits of digital
- feel safe and confident online
- are supported to develop their skills and thrive in an increasingly digital world
Digitally enabled care and wellbeing – Digital Transformation Blueprint 2023-2026
Digital transformation in the health and social care sector is about making the best use of digital technology to improve the organisation, quality and delivery of care in order to improve outcomes for people. This blueprint describes what we want to achieve and what steps we will take to get there.