Licensing Act Sub Committee
Licensing Act Sub Committee - 17 June 2026
Licensing Act Sub Committee met. Summary pending.
The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · 8 items
Lead story
Cornwall farms estate cut 8% in £1.4bn windfall move as council missed £39bn housebuilding fund
Cornwall Council's scrutiny councillors have nodded through an 8% reduction in the county's farms estate that could generate a £1.4 billion windfall for County Hall, while a separate report reveals the council did not apply when the government made £39 billion available for housebuilding in November. Cabinet also approved a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision in Cornwall, and the council indicated it is too early to consult on a tourist tax.
Cornwall Reports · Council
Cornwall Council's scrutiny councillors have approved an 8% reduction in the county's farms estate, which could generate a £1.4 billion windfall for County Hall.
Why it matters: Disposing of public farmland could reshape Cornwall Council's balance sheet, but the £1.4bn figure makes the decision politically and financially significant.
On the council
Cabinet
Cabinet met. Summary pending.
In the press
Cornwall Council
Cabinet approves plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall
Cornwall Council's Cabinet has approved a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall.
Why it matters: Cabinet approval sets SEND transformation in motion, affecting provision for some of Cornwall's most vulnerable children and young people.
Cornwall Council
Plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall tops agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
Cornwall Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall at its upcoming meeting.
Cornwall Reports
In November the government made £39 billion available for housebuilding, but Cornwall Council did not apply.
Why it matters: Missing a £39bn government housebuilding fund raises accountability questions at a time when Cornwall faces acute housing pressures.
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed an inspection report recognising major improvements made within the service.
Why it matters: A positive inspection outcome for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service indicates the improvements programme has reached a stage that satisfies external scrutiny.
Cornwall Reports · Council
Too early to consult about a tourist tax, says Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council says it is too early to consult about a tourist tax.
Why it matters: Ruling out immediate consultation on a tourist tax signals the council is not yet ready to act on a measure debated across many UK destinations.
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