Cornwall Council other
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Decisions, press coverage and daily-brief activity on other in Cornwall, drawn together in one place.
Council decisions
Formal decisions classified as other
- Safety and Operations Report Noted9 Jul 2026Cornwall Harbours BoardOutcome: Resolved
The board reviewed and acknowledged the harbour safety and operations update.
- Agreement to request detailed report on High Needs Block Transfer distribution26 Jun 2026Cornwall Schools ForumOutcome: Agreed
The council will ask for a detailed report on how to share £1.9 million of special education funding across local school clusters.
- Cornwall Growth Board approves prioritised pipeline of investable propositions23 Jun 2026Cornwall Growth BoardOutcome: Approved
The Cornwall Growth Board approved a short‑to‑medium‑term list of investment ideas suggested by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum as the region’s economic priorities.
- Cornwall Growth Board notes Airport PSO not possible23 Jun 2026Cornwall Growth BoardOutcome: Noted
The Cornwall Growth Board says the airport can’t receive a public service obligation this year, but supports efforts to offset the loss by adding regular commercial flights to London for local businesses.
- Cornwall Growth Board approves updated Enterprise Zone Investment Policy23 Jun 2026Cornwall Growth BoardOutcome: Approved
The Cornwall Growth Board has approved the updated Enterprise Zone Investment Policy.
- Board notes confidential Pensions Committee items and seeks clarification12 Jun 2026Cornwall Pension Fund Local Pension BoardOutcome: Noted
The council noted the confidential pension committee recommendations and asked staff to explain them.
- Board notes Pensions Committee minutes (public part) and seeks clarification12 Jun 2026Cornwall Pension Fund Local Pension BoardOutcome: Noted
The council board recorded the public minutes and recommendations from the 12 March 2026 pension committee meeting and asked staff to clarify any questions.
- Board to Note Business Update and Seek Clarifications5 May 2026Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension BoardOutcome: Approved
The board acknowledges the business update and will ask officials for any needed clarification or reassurance.
- Drug and alcohol treatment services procurement (£87m, 9 years)22 Apr 2026Individual Decision DayOutcome: Not recorded
Cornwall Council plans to spend up to £87 million over nine years on new contracts for drug and alcohol treatment services for adults and young people, starting when the current deal ends in March 2027.
- School Transport and Admissions Policy - Mevagissey21 Apr 2026Cornwall CouncilOutcome: Resolved
The council asked the Cabinet to change the admissions rules so that Penrice and Poltair schools are jointly designated for the area and to review the overall policy to ensure other rural communities aren’t negatively affected.
- 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.
- Endorse draft Cornwall Cultural Strategy for public consultation with 1‑week delay5 Mar 2026Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeOutcome: Carried
The council approved the draft Cornwall Cultural Strategy for public consultation, but will delay the start by one week to make identified changes.
- Recommend Cabinet approve Cornwall Cultural Strategy after consultation5 Mar 2026Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny CommitteeOutcome: Carried
The council suggests the Cabinet should approve the Cornwall Cultural Strategy, incorporating any changes suggested in the public consultation.
In the press
Recent Cornwall other coverage
- Cornwall Dentistry Summit ‘paves the way for positive change’Cornwall Council17 Jul 2026
A Cornwall Dentistry Summit has been described as ‘paving the way for positive change’ in dental services.
- More children to get free schools meals with new automatic checkCornwall Council15 Jul 2026
A new automatic check will help more children qualify for free school meals in Cornwall.
- Panel of experts will convene at Cornwall Dentistry SummitCornwall Council14 Jul 2026
A panel of experts will convene at the Cornwall Dentistry Summit.
- New school posters aim to raise awareness of life for children in careCornwall Council14 Jul 2026
Cornwall Council has launched new school posters to raise awareness among children about life in care.
- Free swimming voucher for children who sign up to the Cornwall Reading ChallengeCornwall Council14 Jul 2026
Children who sign up to the Cornwall Reading Challenge can receive a free swimming voucher.
- Young people attend special summit to help shape Cornwall Youth Council’s two-year planCornwall Council9 Jul 2026
Young people attended a summit to help shape Cornwall Youth Council's two-year plan.
- Cultural strategy sets out 10-year plan to make culture and creativity accessible to one and allCornwall Council8 Jul 2026
Cornwall Council has launched a 10-year cultural strategy aimed at making culture and creativity accessible to everyone.
- Cornwall's adult social care workforce strategy recognised nationally during Good Care MonthCornwall Council7 Jul 2026
Cornwall Council's adult social care workforce strategy has received national recognition during Good Care Month.
- ASB Awareness Week 2026: Residents urged to report antisocial behaviour to make communities saferCornwall Council29 Jun 2026
Cornwall Council is urging residents to report antisocial behaviour during ASB Awareness Week 2026 to help make communities safer.
- In My View with James Mustoe: Council should act over concerns of coastguards - Cornish & Devon PostGoogle News Cornwall26 Jun 2026
Cornwall Council has been urged to act over concerns raised about coastguards.
In the daily briefs
Items from recent daily briefs touching other
- Paul Cador: attendance dropped 25 points (100% → 75%)
Story lead · medium · 19 Jul 2026
- Adam Paynter: attendance dropped 57 points (100% → 43%)
Story lead · high · 19 Jul 2026
- Paul Ashton: attendance dropped 38 points (88% → 50%)
Story lead · medium · 19 Jul 2026
- Alan Rowe: attendance dropped 30 points (50% → 20%)
Story lead · medium · 19 Jul 2026
- Nicola Boase: attendance dropped 33 points (100% → 67%)
Story lead · medium · 19 Jul 2026
- Anna Thomason-Kenyon: attendance dropped 40 points (100% → 60%)
Story lead · high · 19 Jul 2026
- Luke Rogers: attendance dropped 33 points (100% → 67%)
Story lead · medium · 19 Jul 2026
- A Tribute to Former Cornwall Councillor Naresh Bhargava - theseeker.ca
Google News Cornwall · Council · 18 Jul 2026
- Letters to Heaven post box damaged at Egloshayle Cemetery
CornishStuff · Council · 18 Jul 2026
- 'When Will I See You Again?' Councillor's swipe over crossing delay - Cornish times
Google News Cornwall · Council · 17 Jul 2026