Cornwall is the first rural authority in the country to be offered a devolution deal. Communities Secretary of State Greg Clark and Prime Minister David Cameron travelled to Cornwall to support the signing of the formal agreement.
The 2015 Devolution Deal gives Cornwall greater powers over public sector funding. It is the first stage of a longer journey towards delivering the full Case for Cornwall.
The Deal was officially signed by:
- Leader of Cornwall Council John Pollard
- the Chairman of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership Chris Pomfret
- Dr Iain Chorlton, Chair of NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group
- Communities Secretary of State Greg Clark
The Council is already working with partners to:
- develop an integrated health and social care system
- deliver significant economic growth, with:
- enhanced business support
- greater access to employment and training opportunities
- a much improved public transport network
- more efficient use of public sector buildings
The 2015 Devolution Deal is based on the proposals set out in the Case for Cornwall. (The Case for Cornwall was formally agreed by full Council). Under the terms of the Deal, Cornwall will have greater powers over areas of public spending. These are currently controlled by London.
The Deal covers a range of key areas including:
- Integrated health and social care
- Transport
- Employment and skills
- EU funding
- Business support
- Energy
- The public estate
- Heritage and culture
Transcript of 2015 Cornwall Devolution animation.
2015 Devolution Deal Impact Assessment
In January 2019, the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board published the following impact assessment:
The report highlights how the Deal has resulted in:
- better services for residents
- more control over how money is spent
- dedicated business support
- an ambitious transport and energy agenda
Further information
The Council is now working with its local partners and civil servants in London. This is to develop detailed plans to implement the proposals set out in the 2015 Cornwall Devolution Deal.
Devolution within Cornwall
Cornwall Council is devolving services and assets within Cornwall. This work will empower local councils, groups and organisations.
2015 Devolution within Cornwall
Areas of the 2015 Devolution Deal
You can read more about each of the areas of the 2015 Devolution Deal in the sections below: