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Key Council documents

Last updated: 03/03/2021

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Cornwall Council has a number of strategies, policies and plans that form an integral part of our decision making process. The Council Strategy and Business Plan pages link closely with this.

Vision

The Cornwall Plan, 2020 - 2050

This shared vision for our future will guide our recovery and renewal.

The Cornwall Plan sets out six transitions to achieve our goal. It charts a course towards the Cornwall we want in 2050.

The Strategies

Theme 1: A Creative Carbon Zero Economy

In 2050, our ambition is to quadruple our production of renewable energy, create green jobs and help power the decarbonised national economy.

Economic Growth Strategy

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly face a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of a new economy, one that prospers in a unique creative, entrepreneurial and productive landscape.

Theme 2: Sustainable Food, Land and Seas

In 2050, we are growing nature on twice as much land in Cornwall and four times as much of our inshore waters, all of which are under active management for environmental gain.

Environmental Growth Strategy

In 2065, Cornwall’s environment will be naturally diverse, beautiful and healthy, supporting a thriving society, prosperous economy and abundance of wildlife."

Theme 3: Thriving Places with Decent Homes

In 2050, street homelessness in Cornwall is ended, and every child has a secure home to grow up in.

Cornwall Local Plan

Cornwall Council's strategy has at its core the aim to bridge the inequality gaps in society and make a positive difference to people's lives.

Theme 4: Equality, Education and Entrepreneurship

In 2050, every child in Cornwall starts school ready with an equal chance to achieve a bright future.

One Vision - Incorporates the Children and Young People Plan 2017 - 2020

Our vision is that all children and young people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are safe, healthy and have equal chances of accessing all available opportunities to achieve brighter futures.

Theme 5: Safe, Healthy, Resilient Communities

In 2050, no one in Cornwall feels lonely, and people live well for longer, enjoying good health for at least five extra years of their lives.

One Vision - Incorporates Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan

The Partnership Plan focuses on education services, community and acute health services, community safety and policing, work, benefits and housing.

Theme 6: A Digital Revolution for Sustainable Living

By 2050, everyone in Cornwall is digitally included, and Cornwall is one of the best-connected places in the world, making it the natural place to grow great business.

Digital Inclusion Strategy 2019 - 2023

Our vision is for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly residents and organisations to understand the benefits of digital, feel safe and confident online and be supported to develop their skills and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Supporting strategies

Climate Change Action Plan

Our Climate Change Plan will create the conditions for change through direct action and a new form of place-based leadership for Cornwall to become net carbon neutral.

Housing Strategy

Our vision for Cornwall is to provide homes where people can thrive. We are realistic about the challenges that we face in trying to achieve this and that we won’t be able to solve all our housing problems overnight.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Industrial Strategy

In 2030 the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly creative and carbon-neutral economy will be realising opportunities for its people, communities and businesses to thrive, benefiting the environment and providing an outstanding quality of life for all.

Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Cornwall's Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out a long-term vision for Cornwall where people in Cornwall will live longer, happier, healthier lives and good health and wellbeing will be everyone's responsibility.

Nature Recovery Plan

A subsection of the Environmental Growth Strategy, the Nature Recovery Plan aims to provide clear and well-evidenced priorities on where in Cornwall we can grow nature. This will help us to understand where the most effective places in Cornwall are to help nature recover.

Connecting Cornwall: 2030 Vision (Local Transport Plan)

Our vision for Cornwall is that Transport in Cornwall will be excellent. Our transport system will connect people, communities, businesses and services in a way that is reliable, efficient, safe, inclusive and enjoyable.

Economy and Culture Strategy 2013 - 2020

Our refreshed vision for 2030 is for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to have a healthy, skilled and productive workforce with access to rewarding jobs, clear progression pathways and opportunities for all.

The Cornwall Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

Our vision is to work with communities and other flood risk management organisations to manage the likelihood and impact of flooding and coastal change for the benefit of our communities, visitors, businesses and environment.

Resource and Waste Strategy 2018

Being better at managing household materials, waste and resources is beneficial to us all, and it is important that everyone in Cornwall makes an active contribution to reducing the amount of waste we create, and to reusing and recycling more.

The Cornwall Maritime Strategy

Our vision is that Cornwall has a sustainably managed maritime environment, which is well understood and known internationally as an excellent location for work, wildlife and for recreation.

Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy 2019 - 2024

The aims of the Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy are to raise awareness of air quality problems in Cornwall and provide an integrated approach improve Cornwall Council's emissions performance, ensuring all Council activity takes into account its effect on air pollution.

Each directorate has identified how they will deliver their services and what they will be doing to support the business plan, as outlined in the following service plans. These plans directly link back to the business plan and are performance managed by the service directors, who in turn feed performance information into quarterly reports that are ultimately discussed at Cabinet.

Service Plans (2019 - 2022)

Economic Growth and Development Directorate Plan

Neighbourhoods Directorate

Supplier Relationship Management Team

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