Plans for a Mayor of Cornwall scrapped
There had been lots of opposition to the idea
Last updated 4th Apr 2023
It seems Cornwall wont be getting a Mayor after all.
It was part of plans for a Devolution Deal for the Duchy, which would have seen more local powers and funding from central government - but needed an elected Mayor.
Cornwall Council say they've carried out a consultation with residents, business owners and stakeholders, and found whilst the proposed Devolution deal has support, there is also "significant" concern for the requirement to move to a directly elected Mayor for Cornwall.
The authority say as a result of their consultation it is "it is with the greatest regret" they are unable to recommend accepting a deal that includes the requirement of a Mayor for Cornwall.
Instead, they plan on pursuing a 'Level Two' deal for devolution, which would retain as many elements of the 'Level Three' deal as possible.
It's hoped in particular to keep plans for ÂŁ10m a year for adult education, so training and skills provision meets the need of the local economy.
The Level Two deal won't include the ÂŁ360 million investment fund, or the ÂŁ8.7 million for brownfield housing development, but Cornwall Council say they hope to work with the Government to secure the best possible outcome for Cornwall, and the people who live and work here.