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Local Government in Cornwall What does the future hold?

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Commission on the Future of Localism “We must change practices, culture and behaviour within local government”

National Association of Local Councils (nalc) Prospectus for Ultra Localism • Empower Communities • Build Capacity and support Councillors • More Devolution and engagement

So what is Cornwall Council doing to inform the future? We are working with Locality Exeter University CALC NALC

What has Cornwall Council done?

National recognition Cornwall Council are “we demonstrate the importance of long already using all term strategy in making partnerships of this “good effective and sustainable. Our practice” relationship (with Cornwall Council) is an exemplar of partnership and participation” Mark Williams (Clerk, Falmouth TC) “Cornwall is much more advanced regarding engagement with devolution than many other areas of the UK”

What can Town and Parish Councils do? Share the publication • “People Power” Ask your council if they • agree with the findings Consider what is required • to make this happen

SUMMITS November 2019 • Bring the information that you have gathered to the Localism Summit • Inform the discussion about the future of Localism

Cllr Edwina Hannaford edwina.hannaford@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk Charlotte Caldwell – Community Link Officer – CPIR & Mining Villages Community Network Email: charlotte.caldwell@cornwall.gov.uk