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Cornwall’s children in care enjoy special event to celebrate their achievements
Cornwall Council held a special event to celebrate the achievements of children in care.
The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Thursday, 13 August 2026 · 8 items
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PM Andy Burnham backs Cornwall’s devolution ambitions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced support for Cornwall’s devolution ambitions, marking a notable political endorsement. Concurrently, the council announced that moving car parks to cashless payments will save around £80,000 a year. Other updates include a record number of nominations for care awards and a new digital inclusion strategy.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs Cornwall’s devolution ambitions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed support for Cornwall's devolution ambitions.
Why it matters: PM's backing could strengthen Cornwall's case for greater powers and funding.
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Record number of nominations and celebrity announced for care awards
Cornwall Council announced a record number of nominations and a celebrity guest for its care awards.
Why it matters: Record nominations suggest growing recognition for care sector staff.
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Hundreds of families download council’s free summer activities magazine
Hundreds of families have downloaded Cornwall Council’s free magazine listing summer activities for children.
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‘Cashless’ car parks to save around £80,000 a year
Cornwall Council is moving car parks to cashless payments, a change expected to save around £80,000 a year.
Why it matters: Expected savings of £80,000 annually could be redirected to other services.
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New school posters aim to raise awareness of life for children in care
Cornwall Council has launched new school posters to raise awareness among children about life in care.
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Cornwall Council's cabinet member for Adult Social Care has joined an MP in writing to the government to express serious concerns about the proposed abolition of Healthwatch.
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New strategy sets out plan to ensure all Cornwall residents are equipped to go digital
Cornwall Council has published a new strategy aimed at ensuring all Cornwall residents have the skills and access needed to engage digitally.
Why it matters: Digital strategy aims to close the skills and access gap for all residents.
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