by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Apr 4, 2023 | Cornwall, Councils, Politics
From Cornwall Council: Thousands took part in the consultation for a new deal for Cornwall, but there was substantial opposition against the idea of an elected mayor. Of 6,105 responses to the survey, 69% of respondents were against the deal with a mayor. The...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Jan 13, 2023 | Cornwall, Councils, Politics
The Government and Cornwall Council have negotiated a proposed Devolution Deal, as you now all know. If it is accepted, Government would give additional powers and funding to Cornwall Council, plus more funding and more control over the decision-making that affects...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Dec 10, 2022 | Cornwall, Councils, Politics
From Cornwall Council: The Government and Cornwall Council have negotiated a proposed Devolution Deal (‘the Deal’). If it is accepted, Government would give additional powers and funding to Cornwall Council. The Deal would give Cornwall Council more funding to invest...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Nov 18, 2022 | Councils
At this time of economic austerity and recession, a Mayor seems to be low on the list of anyone’s priorities, but it is on the cards for Cornwall, which wants more devolved powers from London – and seems to be an essential component if the bid is to be...
