A Reform UK councillor's attempt to prevent students from standing on buses citing safety concerns was unsuccessful.
A Reform UK councillor's motion to ban standing passengers on buses for safety reasons was rejected by the council.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Cornwall Council addresses past missteps while setting new strategic direction
Cornwall Council's leadership faced scrutiny over recent decisions while also launching new initiatives for the county's future. The council acknowledged a costly property acquisition as a mistake and introduced measures to reform internal conduct procedures. Meanwhile, new climate plans and international strategy development signal attempts to chart a forward-looking course for Cornwall.
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Is Cornwall about to reopen an office in Brussels?
Cornwall Council is developing a new "International Strategy" with speculation about potentially reopening a Brussels office.
Council develops new international strategy amid speculation about potentially reopening a Brussels office.
Council launches new climate and energy plan to deliver benefits for Cornwall
Cornwall Council launches new climate and energy plan aimed at delivering benefits for the county.
Council launches climate and energy plan as part of environmental strategy for the county.
Cornwall Council leader calls £1 million General Wolfe pub acquisition in St Austell a "cock-up" with questions over lessons learned.
Council leader acknowledges £1 million pub purchase was a mistake while questions remain about lessons learned.
Cllr Leigh Frost is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council - Cornwall's Rewind Radio
Cllr Leigh Frost is re-elected as leader of Cornwall Council.
Cllr Leigh Frost secures another term as Cornwall Council leader following re-election.
Leader of Cornwall Council re-elected - Cornish times
The leader of Cornwall Council has been re-elected.
Cornwall Council leader confirms Truro's synthetic sports pitch will not be completed in time for the next football season.
Truro's planned synthetic sports pitch faces delays and will miss the upcoming football season deadline.
Council’s “bad behaviour” police will in future have to guard against their own bad behaviour
Cornwall Council's Code of Conduct procedures used to silence councillors may face new restrictions to prevent misuse by officials.
Council's code of conduct procedures may face new restrictions following concerns about potential misuse by officials.
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