Our budget proposals

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As one of the largest unitary councils in the country, Cornwall Council has a gross budget of around £1.6 billion. The Council uses this budget to provide public services that you, your family and friends use every day. Cornwall Council is also at the forefront of investing in the future of Cornwall.

The draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-2030 sets out what Cornwall Council will be focusing on to deliver the priorities set by the new political administration. To ensure Cornwall Council can deliver these priorities while remaining financially sustainable and resilient, the plan also includes guiding financial principles to underpin the Council’s decisions on where resources are allocated. The draft Council Priorities Plan is informing our budget proposals for the coming years.

A public consultation on the Draft Council Priorities Plan started on 14 November 2025 and will run until 18 January 2026

Our budget remains under pressure due to rising costs and increased demand for some of our high-cost statutory services.

The Government is giving more certainty to councils about revenue funding for future years. This means we can plan better for the years ahead and make structural changes to how we deliver services where that is needed. So a review of all council expenditure and investment is being undertaken and forms the basis of our draft budget proposals. The review aims to ensure we achieve the right balance between investments and savings:

  • Investment focused on providing sufficient resources for essential services and ‘invest to save’ opportunities where it will have the greatest impact.

  • Savings focused on driving greater value for money across our service provision, on increasing our income through a more commercial approach, and through transforming how our services are delivered to our residents.

We want your views

We are now seeking views on our budget proposals. To have your say, please complete the survey below by 27 January 2026.

Alternatively, please email haveyoursay@cornwall.gov.uk or send your comments by post to: Cornwall Council Budget Consultation, County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY.

Before you start

By registering yourself on Let’s Talk Cornwall (or signing in if you are already registered) before starting this survey, you will be able to save this survey part way through and return to it later without losing data you have already submitted. You will also receive a copy of your responses for your records.

As one of the largest unitary councils in the country, Cornwall Council has a gross budget of around £1.6 billion. The Council uses this budget to provide public services that you, your family and friends use every day. Cornwall Council is also at the forefront of investing in the future of Cornwall.

The draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-2030 sets out what Cornwall Council will be focusing on to deliver the priorities set by the new political administration. To ensure Cornwall Council can deliver these priorities while remaining financially sustainable and resilient, the plan also includes guiding financial principles to underpin the Council’s decisions on where resources are allocated. The draft Council Priorities Plan is informing our budget proposals for the coming years.

A public consultation on the Draft Council Priorities Plan started on 14 November 2025 and will run until 18 January 2026

Our budget remains under pressure due to rising costs and increased demand for some of our high-cost statutory services.

The Government is giving more certainty to councils about revenue funding for future years. This means we can plan better for the years ahead and make structural changes to how we deliver services where that is needed. So a review of all council expenditure and investment is being undertaken and forms the basis of our draft budget proposals. The review aims to ensure we achieve the right balance between investments and savings:

  • Investment focused on providing sufficient resources for essential services and ‘invest to save’ opportunities where it will have the greatest impact.

  • Savings focused on driving greater value for money across our service provision, on increasing our income through a more commercial approach, and through transforming how our services are delivered to our residents.

We want your views

We are now seeking views on our budget proposals. To have your say, please complete the survey below by 27 January 2026.

Alternatively, please email haveyoursay@cornwall.gov.uk or send your comments by post to: Cornwall Council Budget Consultation, County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY.

Before you start

By registering yourself on Let’s Talk Cornwall (or signing in if you are already registered) before starting this survey, you will be able to save this survey part way through and return to it later without losing data you have already submitted. You will also receive a copy of your responses for your records.

  • Budget Proposals Questionnaire

    Please complete our short survey to give your views on our budget proposals. This survey will close on 27 January 2026.


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