Policy paper

Cornwall devolution deal

This document sets out a devolution deal giving Cornwall greater control over transport, skills, business support and other areas. A further Level 2 devolution deal was agreed between government and Cornwall Council in November 2023.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 22 July 2015

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Applies to England

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Cornwall devolution deal

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The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government visited Truro on 16 July 2015 to confirm the Cornwall devolution deal.

This builds on earlier Growth Deals and will gives the area more freedom to tailor services to local needs, support local businesses and create jobs.

This devolution deal was agreed between government; Cornwall Council; Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership; and NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group, in 2015. A further Level 2 devolution deal was agreed between government and Cornwall Council in November 2023.

See our guides explaining the powers being transferred to English regions:

Devolution and mayors: what does it mean?

Published 22 July 2015