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 The decision to create a single council marks a new beginning for Cornwall and gives the opportunity to shape its own future and create a new system of local government that will better meet the needs of every resident, business and organisation.  This website is about the transition to the new council and what this decision means for you.    

If you are looking for information about services provided by Cornwall County Council or any of the six borough and district councils in Cornwall click here for the portal that links to their web sites. Cornish Key Web Portal

Click here for Implementation Executive - meeting papers and key decision dates

Consultation on the Sustainable Community Strategy for Cornwall - click here for details Cornish Residents invited to help shape the future of Cornwall

Members of the public welcome to speak at Scrutiny meetings
Councillors scrutinising the transition to the unitary council for Cornwall have extended an open invitation to the public to attend their meetings and take part in the discussions.
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One Cornwall Trailer visits Torpoint - 16th May
Members of the One Cornwall team and a promotional trailer will be in Somerfield Car Park, Torpoint from 11am - 3pm on Friday 16 May 2008.
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Draft staffing regulations and guidance published on 7th May
News release from Dept of Communities and Local Government
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A new single council will:

  • Give local communities more say
  • Create a stronger voice for Cornwall
  • Make life easier
  • Improve services
  • Save money

Read more about the opportunity to create a stronger, greener, more efficient and more accessible council.


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February 2008
Structural Change Order for Cornwall approved by Parliament

February 2008 - October  2008
Boundary Review to decide electoral wards for the new council

1 April 2009
Vesting Day for the new  council  (District, Borough and County Councils combine to form the new unified council for Cornwall.)

May (or June) 2009
Elections for the new council


[Read more about the Timetable]