A PROGRAMME FOR CORNWALL

Cornwall is justified in making a case to Government for priority treatment, fair funding and more decision-making powers.

•    Green Peninsula
Cornwall wants to become a leader for green policy, at cutting edge green technology and the test bed for new green investments.  This should include:
-    renewable energy;
-    waste reduction strategy (including a review of the incinerator);
-    green transport.

•    Cornish Assembly
Cornwall deserves more power, to take on the functions of:
-    Regional Development Agency;
-    Planning, especially Regional Spatial Strategy;
-    Health;
followed by policing, environment, careers, jobs

•    Housing Action Plan
Local working families are losing out.  Cornwall must secure the delegated authority to resolve the Cornish housing crisis; including:
-    control on second homes, - new planning and tax controls;
-    drop the 70,000 houses for Cornwall (in the Regional Spatial Strategy);
-    more affordable and less unaffordable housing.

•    Funding formula review
Fair funding for Cornish public services:
-    for Cornish schools and Council under the Government’s review of Local Government Finance;
-    accelerate achievement of health funding target (currently £56 million per annum under target).

•    Driving the economy
Make sure that Cornwall’s Regional Aid creates a lasting legacy:
-    green jobs;
-    super fast broadband;
-    planning controls on out-of-town retail;
-    bigger and independent University of Cornwall.

•    Cornish culture
Promote Cornish distinctiveness:
-    stadium for Cornwall;
-    enhanced recognition of Cornish culture and institutions.

•    Minister for Cornwall?
Promised (along with 46 other local Ministers) by the Conservatives before the General Election.
-    Cornwall needs more power, rather than a Governor sitting in Whitehall.


Andrew George MP
Stephen Gilbert MP
Dan Rogerson MP

17th May 2010