The government has confirmed a £360m devolution deal for Cornwall, with the Duchy to directly elect a mayor similar to those voted for in cities such as Bristol and Manchester.
The proposed deal, previously announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt during the Autumn Statement last month, would give the county a greater say over transport budgets, building and several other areas. The agreement still requires local consent and parliamentary approval.
Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison travelled to Cornwall on Friday (December 2) to sign the deal, which the government hailed as a “landmark” settlement.
