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Cornwall’s Dick Cole, UK’s longest-serving party leader, steps down - Cornwall Live
Dick Cole, Mebyon Kernow leader since 1997 and a Cornwall councillor for 27 years, is stepping down, succeeded by Michael Bunney.
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2026
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'We visited Cornwall’s richest village and found out why Gordon Ramsay upset the locals' - Cornwall Live
Gordon Ramsay angered some Rock village residents by building a large modernist house in the wealthy Cornwall coastal community.
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Cornwall not combining with Devon is 'firmed up' as devolution fight continues - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council agreed to explore becoming a Single Foundation Strategic Authority, firming up its position against merging with Devon.
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Cornwall Council reluctantly agrees 'horrific budget' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a budget with nearly 5% council tax increase after politicians criticized Labour government's removal of rurality funding factor.
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Cornwall Council asked if its use of 'chairman' is sexist - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's constitution committee debated changing "chairman" to gender-neutral alternatives in official language and committee procedures.
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Mebyon Kernow celebrates 75 years of fighting for Cornwall nationhood - Cornwall Live
Mebyon Kernow celebrates 75 years since its 1951 formation, advocating for Cornwall's self-government and legislative parliament.
2025
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'No Devonwall' as Cornwall wins single authority devolution deal - Cornwall Live
Cornwall receives single authority devolution deal from government, avoiding merger with Devon and not requiring an elected mayor.
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Government boost for the Cornish language - Cornwall Live
The UK Government announced Cornish will receive the same protected status as other Celtic languages under European Charter provisions.
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Shades of Trelawny as 20,000 Cornish men and women demand nation status for Cornwall - Cornwall Live
A petition demanding UK government recognition of Cornwall as the nation's fifth constituent country has reached 20,000 signatures, echoing historical Cornish independence sentiment.
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'Fait accompli' health merger with Devon 'imposed' on Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall councillors expressed concerns about NHS England's approval to merge Cornwall's Integrated Care Board with Devon's as part of national streamlining plans.
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Government to be told 'make Cornwall the UK's fifth nation' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council voted to call for government recognition of Cornwall as the UK's fifth nation, though most Reform UK councillors opposed the motion.
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The fight for a fair devolution deal for Cornwall is on - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will vote next week on a devolution motion as one Labour MP opposes the Government's English Devolution Bill.
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Reform UK say democracy is not happening at Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live
Reform UK leader Rob Parsonage claims democracy is lacking at Cornwall Council over committee chair allocations for opposition parties.
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Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council announced new Liberal Democrat Cabinet portfolio holders with Independent Adam Paynter as deputy leader for resources.
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Cornwall's most popular political party and councillors based on share of the vote - Cornwall Live
One political party gained 29% of the vote share in Cornwall's recent election, with 17 councillors receiving over 50% in their divisions.
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Election results LIVE: Reform secures 28 seats, Lib Dems 26 - Cornwall Live
Reform UK won 28 seats and Liberal Democrats 26 seats in Cornwall Council elections, with no party achieving overall control.
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Police receive report of 'possible electoral malpractice' in relation to Cornwall Council candidate but find no issues - Cornwall Live
Police investigated a report of possible electoral malpractice regarding Cornwall Council candidate Chris Green but found no issues.
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Confusion and dismay over identity of Cornwall Council candidate who sat on two different councils - Cornwall Live
Chris Green, standing as an Independent candidate for Cornwall Council, appears to be Chris Twells who previously sat on councils in Greater Manchester and Gloucestershire simultaneously.
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Cornwall Council elections 2025: All the candidates you can vote for on May 1 - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council elections on May 1 will feature 423 candidates across 87 divisions, with Liberal Democrats and Reform UK fielding candidates in every division.
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Budget which will 'hurt individuals and families in Cornwall' is narrowly approved - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council narrowly approved a £840 million budget with 4.99% council tax increase and £48.7 million cuts despite opposition.
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Council leader slammed for 'totally bonkers' Cornwall nationalist comment - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council leader Linda Taylor faces criticism from Independent councillor Julian German for nationalist-themed comments about the council's Cornwall-only devolution stance.
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Prince William should do more to help housing crisis, council hears - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council heard calls for Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall and other major landowners to help address housing shortages.
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Cornwall devolution debate told 'hold your nerve' on deal which will affect Duchy for the next century - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council voted to support a Cornwall-only devolution deal and reject cross-border partnerships with Devon following heated debate.
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Government drops housing 'nuclear bomb' on Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Government announces mandatory housing targets requiring Cornwall to build 4,421 new homes annually, up from 2,707, totaling over 80,000 homes over twenty years.
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A new Trelawny's Army in Cornwall battles mayor merger with Devon - Cornwall Live
Cornwall politicians oppose proposed "Devonwall" mayoral authority combining Cornwall with Plymouth, Torbay and Devon councils.