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Licensing Act Sub Committee - 21 October 2026
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The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · 3 items
Lead story
Second homes tax 'loophole' costs Cornwall Council £10m this year
Media reports indicate a legal loophole allowing second homeowners to claim backdated council tax refunds has cost Cornwall Council an estimated £10 million this year. Meanwhile, council leaders and MPs met with No 10 officials in Manchester to discuss further devolution of powers to Cornwall as a single strategic authority.
cornwalllive.com
Second homes tax 'loophole' costing Cornwall millions is 'almost criminal' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council says a legal loophole letting second homeowners reclassify properties as holiday lets and claim backdated council tax refunds has cost it around £10 million this year.
Why it matters: Highlights a significant revenue loss affecting council budgets and services.
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cornwalllive.com
No 10 North meeting points to Cornwall 'moving into the future' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council leaders and MPs met Prime Minister Andy Burnham's team in Manchester to discuss devolving further powers to Cornwall as a single strategic authority.
Why it matters: Represents a potential shift in governance and power for Cornwall.
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