Decision Maker: Cornwall Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Cole, seconded by Councillor Gow and   RESOLVED that this Council:   ·  Notes that, in January, the Members of this authority overwhelmingly backed a motion seeking meaningful devolution for Cornwall.   ·  Notes that the “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill” has just been published.   ·  Reaffirms its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall.   ·  Calls for this devolution settlement to properly reflect Cornwall’s national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.   ·  Calls for central government to formally recognise Cornwall as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom.   ·  Mandates the Leader of Cornwall Council to write to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and other relevant ministers to seek a meeting with a cross-party delegation from this authority.