Cornwall Council other
Activity that does not fit the main topical categories.
Decisions, press coverage and daily-brief activity on other in Cornwall, drawn together in one place.
Council decisions
Formal decisions classified as other
- Exercise Break Clause with Fal Fishery Cooperative19 Mar 2026Cornwall Harbours BoardOutcome: Agreed
The council decided to use the break clause and work with Fal Fishery Cooperative to clear the site in the cheapest way for the Port of Truro.
- Award of 3‑year security services contract approved18 Mar 2026Individual Decision DayOutcome: Approved
The council decided to give a three‑year security services contract (with a possible three‑year extension) to the chosen provider for certain supported housing sites in Cornwall.
- Approval of draft Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026‑3018 Mar 2026Cabinet
The council approved the draft 2026‑30 Community Risk Management Plan for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.
- 2026/27 Adult Skills Commissioning Plan13 Feb 2026CabinetOutcome: Resolved
The council approved the 2026/27 adult skills funding plan after the government gave Cornwall control over those powers.
- Allow travel assistance for pupil to St Erme with Trispen CP School2 Feb 2026Appeals Committee
The council approved providing travel assistance for a student living near St Austell to attend St Erme with Trispen CP School.
- Note Maritime Activity report15 Jan 2026Cornwall Harbours BoardOutcome: Noted
Council noted the Maritime Activity report for September‑December 2025.
- Approve 2026/27 refresh of Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025‑202815 Jan 2026Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeOutcome: RESOLVED
The council approved the 2026‑27 update of the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan, as set out in Appendix 1, for the Safer Cornwall Strategic Board to sign off.
- Recommend submission of Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026‑2030 to Cabinet15 Jan 2026Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeOutcome: RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO CABINET
The council recommends that the Fire and Rescue Service’s 2026‑2030 Community Risk Management Plan be submitted to the Cabinet for approval.
- Primary Schools Free School Meals Eligibility Assessments – £10k projected 2026/279 Jan 2026Cornwall Schools Forum
The council will keep letting schools handle free‑meal eligibility checks for primary pupils next year, using about £10,000 for it.
- Endorsement of Preferred Option B for Pupil Growth Formula 2026/279 Jan 2026Cornwall Schools Forum
The council has approved Option B for the 2026/27 pupil growth formula after reviewing the report and anonymised data.
- View full minutes text for item IFCA/2019 Dec 2025Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation AuthorityOutcome: Carried
Ben Eglinton, with Victoria Hobson’s support, asked the council to look at the complete minutes for item IFCA/20.
- Brunel update noted and clarification sought10 Dec 2025Pensions CommitteeOutcome: Noted
The council heard the Brunel update and will ask officers for more details and clarification.
- Adopt SACRE Improvement Plan (Sep 2025‑Aug 2026)3 Dec 2025Standing Advisory Council on Religious EducationOutcome: RESOLVED
The council has approved the SACRE’s improvement plan for September 2025 through August 2026.
- Approve SACRE spending intentions for FY 2025‑20263 Dec 2025Standing Advisory Council on Religious EducationOutcome: RESOLVED
The council approved the SACRE’s plan to spend its 2025‑2026 budget as outlined in the improvement plan and paragraph 11.1.
- Enter new 99‑year lease with Cornwall Airport Limited3 Dec 2025Individual Decision DayOutcome: Approved
The council will sign a 99‑year lease with Cornwall Airport Limited for the CAN site, creating a long‑term commercial arrangement.
In the press
Recent Cornwall other coverage
- Cornwall’s adult social care services are delivering a good standard of care for residentsCornwall Council29 May 2026
Cornwall Council reports its adult social care services are delivering a good standard of care for residents.
- Nominations now open for this year’s Proud to Care Cornwall AwardsCornwall Council28 May 2026
Cornwall Council has opened nominations for this year's Proud to Care Cornwall Awards.
- Dairy farmer banned from keeping livestock after admitting animal cruelty offencesCornwall Council28 May 2026
A dairy farmer has been banned from keeping livestock after admitting to animal cruelty offenses.
- Education and health leaders in Cornwall welcome findings of SEND services inspectionCornwall Council28 May 2026
Cornwall's education and health leaders welcomed the findings of a SEND services inspection.
- Up North with Team CornwallCornwall Reports22 May 2026
Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost and cabinet members attended a property investors' event in Leeds as part of "Team Cornwall.
- Cornwall Council issues statement regarding St Austell hydrotherapy poolCornwall Council21 May 2026
Cornwall Council has issued a statement regarding the St Austell hydrotherapy pool, though specific details were not provided in the available text.
- Kick-off delayed: Truro’s synthetic sports pitch will not be ready in time for the next football seasonCornwall Reports20 May 2026
Cornwall Council leader confirms Truro's synthetic sports pitch will not be completed in time for the next football season.
- Come and meet children’s author Tom Palmer as he visits every library in Cornwall over half-termCornwall Council15 May 2026
Children's author Tom Palmer is visiting every library in Cornwall during half-term as part of a council literacy initiative.
- Have your say on Cornwall Council's new Cornish Language StrategyCornwall Council8 May 2026
Cornwall Council is seeking public input on its new Cornish Language Strategy through a consultation process.
- Right On Survey results provide snapshot of life in Cornwall for thousands of young peopleCornwall Council1 May 2026
Cornwall Council's Right On Survey provides insights into life experiences of thousands of young people across Cornwall.
In the daily briefs
Items from recent daily briefs touching other
- Chief Officers Employment Committee - 3 June 2026
Chief Officers Employment Committee · 3 Jun 2026
- Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership - 2 June 2026
Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership · 2 Jun 2026
- Paul Ashton's Council Attendance Falls 25 Points to 57%
Story lead · medium · 31 May 2026
- Loic Rich's Perfect Attendance Drops to 75%
Story lead · medium · 31 May 2026
- Alan Rowe's Council Attendance Plummets 50 Points to 25%
Story lead · high · 31 May 2026
- Angus Black's Council Meeting Attendance Falls to 50%
Story lead · medium · 31 May 2026
- Sean Smith's Council Attendance Halves to 50%
Story lead · medium · 31 May 2026
- Ruth Gripper's Perfect Attendance Record Broken, Falls to 67%
Story lead · medium · 31 May 2026
- Council announces byway upgrades and additions in St Agnes and Perranzabuloe - Falmouth Packet
Google News Cornwall · Council · 30 May 2026
- Falmouth Council to Pay for Storm-Damaged Headstone Repairs
CornishStuff · Council · 29 May 2026