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Cornish Devolution Report: Devolvyans Kernow, Devolution for Cornwall

Authors: Andrew Climo, Garry Tregidga

Explores the process of devolving powers to Cornwall. A seven-point plan is proposed to extend Cornwall’s powers relating to housing, protections for the Cornish language and Cornish national minority, and then examines subsequent steps towards a fully devolved administration.

Key findings:

  • Devolvyans rag Kernowis based on earlier research by the Cornish Democracy Unit, including workshops, and seminars, exploring the process of devolving powers to Cornwall
  • It proposes a seven-point plan, including a Minister for Cornwall, a new unit of government (called The Cornwall Office), bespoke legislation on the Cornish language and protection of the Cornish national minority, and specific powers to shape improved housing provision for Cornish residents. It also considers future steps towards a fully devolved administration. 
  • This document was delivered to every MP and Peer, including government ministers, and plays an important role in the campaign for a new deal for Cornwall.

Summary

Cornish Democracy is a research unit based at the Institute of Cornish Studies. Our aim is to develop democratic capital within Cornwall, deepen participation and develop Cornish institutions. Interested in devolution, Cornish politics and participatory democracy? Then get in touch since we offer seminars, conferences, events and publications relating to these areas. Email G.H.Tregidga@exeter.ac.uk or go to our community website.