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 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.
(Draft) Kernow Industrial Growth Fund Investment Plan
Cornwall was awarded £30 million over two years. This was to grow and develop our distinctive sector strengths as well as the supply chains linked to these sectors. The Plan sets out the detailed framework that will steer this important investment into Cornwall’s economy. It will ensure delivery against national priorities and generate local growth and prosperity.
(Draft) Cornwall Cultural Strategy 2026-2036
The Cornwall Cultural Strategy is our plan to strengthen culture and the creative industries in Cornwall. Its vision is to use creativity to boost the economy, improve communities, and support health and wellbeing. This strategy is currently out for consultation.
Cornwall Events Strategy 2025-2030
The Events Strategy sets out a ten-year framework and strategic approach to the support, development and promotion of events held in Cornwall. It aims to provide strategic focus for the whole events sector. It will bring everyone together to deliver our shared ambitions.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Area Energy Plan
The Plan articulates the actions and next steps required for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to deliver a net zero energy system. It will support local and national ambitions for growth and clean energy.
Theme 2: Sustainable Food, Land and Seas
Environmental Growth Strategy 2020-2065
Our vision is that in 2065 nature in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be diverse, beautiful and healthy. It will support a thriving society, prosperous economy and abundance of wildlife.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy 2025
The Strategy provides guidance to support delivery of nature recovery across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This is so that we can have more nature which is bigger, better and joined up. This will help us all to meet our local target of 30% of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly's land, rivers and seas being well-managed for nature by 2030.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine Nature Recovery Framework 2025
Cornwall’s marine environment is central to our identity, our economy, and our wellbeing. However, it is under unprecedented pressure from climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The Marine Nature Recovery Framework is a bold, evidence-based plan to restore and protect the ecosystems that sustain us.
The Cornwall Maritime Strategy 2012-2030
The high level Cornwall Maritime Strategy represents an important opportunity to engage with all maritime interests. The Strategy guides the direction of work in this space, increases the recognition of the importance of the maritime sector and responds to challenges and opportunities.
Grow Nature: Cornwall Council Nature Recovery Action Plan 2026-2030
This Plan is due to be published in May 2026.
Climate Adaptation Strategy for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The Climate Adaptation Strategy details the risks that Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly might face in future as climate change increasingly affects the UK. It identifies how we can adapt to these changes.
(Draft) Climate and Energy Action Plan
The Plan reasserts Cornwall Council’s commitment and leadership in tackling climate change. It acknowledges that sustained national policy support, finding innovative finance models, and strong partnerships across sectors are all key dependencies.
The Strategy looks at Cornwall’s landscape, buildings and environment so that we can plan effectively for the future. This is especially important when it comes to the Climate Emergency and reversing the decline in wildlife. To make good decisions about how Cornwall changes in the future, we need to understand its past.
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. It also sets out 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 Strategy is currently being refreshed.
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 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. A new Cornwall Local Plan is currently being developed. You can find out how to contribute to the new Cornwall Local Plan.
The Cornwall Transport Plan - Local Transport Plan to 2030
The Cornwall Transport Plan’s vision is that transport in Cornwall will be excellent. Our transport system will connect people, communities, businesses and services. It will do so in a way that enhances quality of life and is reliable, efficient, safe, healthy and inclusive.
Housing Strategy for Cornwall 2030
The Housing Strategy for Cornwall aims 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
The Strategy sets out the requirements for specialist and supported housing in Cornwall from 2023 to 2050. Having a range of high-quality supported and specialist housing is an essential part of delivering the Council’s wider strategic objectives.
Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030
The Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy sets out how we can work together so that no one in Cornwall should be homeless. If homelessness is experienced, it is rare, brief and not repeated.
Theme 4: Equality, Education and Entrepreneurship
(Draft) Belonging in Cornwall Strategy 2026-2030
The Strategy is our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion over the next four years. It sets out plans for a fair and inclusive Cornwall where everyone feels welcome and feels that they belong. It helps us meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. This strategy is currently out for consultation.
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.
Cornwall Diaspora Strategy 2025-2028
The Cornwall Diaspora Strategy aims to galvanise the potential of people around the world who are Cornish by origin, heritage or association to drive economic growth, investment and cultural exchange in Cornwall.
The Cornish: A UK National Minority
This is a publication celebrating Cornish identity and national minority status. On 24 April 2014, the UK Government recognised the Cornish as a national minority under the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCPNM).
Cornwall's Faith Covenant is a joint commitment between Cornwall Council and Cornwall's faith communities. It sets out how we will work together to support Cornwall's residents. The Covenant highlights our shared values. It describes our desire to help bring communities together and promote a sense of pride in Cornwall’s diversity.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy
This Strategy sets out how we will equip Cornwall's people with the skills of the future; create inclusive pathways into good, secure jobs; support our employers to grow, adapt and lead; and inspire and build a workforce that reflects the diversity and potential of Cornwall.
Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy 2025-2030
The Cornwall Joint Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Commissioning Strategy reflects our commitment to playing our part in making Cornwall an inclusive place to grow up. Where every child and young person with SEND can take an active role in a caring community and achieve their aspirations.
The SEND Strategic Plan embodies our shared vision for a cohesive and effective system of support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
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 2022-2026
The Adult Social Care Strategy aims 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 independence. This Strategy is made up of our Maximising Independence and Better Lives Commissioning Strategies.
Caring in Cornwall - A Strategy for Children, Young People and Adult Carers 2026-2031
Caring in Cornwall contains our vision for the health, social care, voluntary and community sectors working together to improve carers’ experiences – ensuring carers are identified early, supported consistently and empowered to live well.
Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028
The Safer Cornwall 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.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Strategy 2023-2028
This is the first cross partnership DASV strategy for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, bringing together the key organisations who play a role in making this a place where domestic abuse and sexual violence are not tolerated.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2023-2028
The Strategy sets out a holistic approach to making real change and improving safety for women and girls in Cornwall. It actively seeks to reduce crimes, whilst also ensuring survivors are supported towards recovery and that the root causes underpinning VAWG are addressed.
Theme 6: A Digital Revolution for Sustainable Living
CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030
The Strategy has now been adopted by Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board. It sets out the vision that by 2030, every resident of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will have the tools, skills, confidence, and support to be digitally included, ensuring no one is left behind.
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.
The Customer Philosophy sets out how we will deliver services to our residents in the future. It looks to embed customers at the heart of everything that we do. We shape our services to meet the need for the people that contact us and use our services within our operating ability.
Devolution
Priorities, governance and people
- Council Priorities Plan 2026-2030
- Our Customer Philosophy 2025-2030
- Our People Strategy 2025-2030
- Our Employee Survey 2024
- The Council Charter
- Cornwall Council Residents’ Surveys 2018 to 2025
- Cornwall Council’s Constitution
Council performance and annual reports
- Organisational Performance Reports 2020/21 to 2025/26
- Annual Reports and Four Year Achievement Reports