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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alastair Jamieson

Cornwall drops devolution deal with elected mayor after public ‘concern’

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Government-backed plans for a £360m devolution deal for Cornwall including an elected mayor have been abandoned due to public opposition.

Cornwall Council will no longer pursue the scheme, after 69% of respondents to an open public survey were against an elected mayor.

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