Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 13 October 2026
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee met. Summary pending.
The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · 5 items
Lead story
Cornwall Council £1.571bn debt ranks 7th worst nationally
Cornwall Council's £1.571bn debt places it seventh among 317 UK local authorities, with projections reaching £2.360bn within five years. The council also saw the departure of chief executive Kate Kennally after ten years, a month after taking leave of absence. Two council committees met with summaries pending, and an inquest opened into an artist's death in Exeter.
cornwalllive.com
Cornwall now has the seventh worst council debt in the country - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council ranks seventh of 317 UK local authorities for debt, with £1.571bn owed and projections reaching £2.360bn within five years.
Why it matters: Indicates growing financial pressure on Cornwall Council, potentially affecting service delivery and future borrowing costs.
On the council
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board - 13 October 2026
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board met. Summary pending.
In the press
cornwalllive.com · Council
Cornwall Council boss Kate Kennally leaves top job a month after leave of absence - Cornwall Live
Kate Kennally has left her role as Cornwall Council chief executive after ten years, a month after taking leave of absence.
Why it matters: Leaves a leadership gap as the council faces significant financial challenges.
devonlive.com
Inquest opens after body of artist found in Exeter canal | Devon Live
An inquest has opened into the death of artist Sean Smith, 52, whose body was found in Exeter canal in August.
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