Decision Maker: Cornwall Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2024

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Craker, seconded by Councillor Mustoe and   RESOLVED    1.  That the Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the 6 Cornwall MPs, to outline the Council’s dismay at the decision in the Budget to restrict Agricultural Property Relief and calls on the Government to stop the Family Farm Tax. 2.  That the Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change engages with local farmers and community representatives to consider what support the Council can provide to support them. 3.  A progress update is provided to all Councillors, following the motion of 23rd May 2023 “Supporting Cornwall’s Farmers”. 4.  That Cornwall Council provides an assessment of the number and percentage of Cornish farms which may be affected by the measures, subject to officers confirming the resources are available to undertake such assessment.