Kernow Industrial Growth Fund

October 8, 2026 Cornwall Growth Board (Committee) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Cornwall Growth Board approved recommendations for the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund on 8 October 2026. The board approved the Project Change, Remediation and Clawback Policy and the updated Good Growth Principles for funding applications.

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Purpose

Report seeking consideration and approval of the Good Growth Principles and to make funding decisions.

Part 2 (exempt) appendices expected.

Decision

DECISION:

RESOLVED

  1. That the Board noted the update within the report on the distinctive sector development in Cornwall that is being enabled through the design, implementation and delivery of the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund following the announcement of Kernow Industrial Growth Fund by UK Government in November 2025.
  2. That the Project Change, Remediation and Clawback Policy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved and implemented.
  3. That the updated Good Growth Principles, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, be approved and implemented as a requirement for all funding applications for Kernow Industrial Growth Fund, the Cornwall Evergreen Regeneration Fund, the Enterprise Zone Growth Fund and any future economic development funding that Cornwall Council will administer.

Reason for the Decision: 

As contained within the report.

Alternative options considered:

None other than contained within the report.

Conflicts of interest declared:

None.

Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:

N/A

Supporting Documents

Kernow Industrial Growth Fund - Report.pdf
Kernow Industrial Growth Fund - Appendix 1.pdf
Kernow Industrial Growth Fund - Appendix 2.pdf
Kernow Industrial Growth Fund - Appendix 3.pdf
Kernow Industrial Growth Fund - Appendix 4.pdf

Details

Reference0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date8 Oct 2026
Effective from17 Oct 2026
Expected date8 Oct 2026
Originally due8 Oct 2026
Lead officerEmily Kent
Subject to call-inYes