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Local Government Finance: Cornwall

Commons · Question 98237 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 15 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, in light of his letter to Cornwall Council stating that he is minded, on an exceptional basis, to explore designating the council as a Single Foundation Strategic Authority, whet

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 15 Dec 2025

The English Devolution White Paper set out a clear and transparent pathway for areas to be designated as Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities, and thereby become eligible for an Integrated Settlement. Any future designation of Cornwall Council as a S...