Proactive Cornwall
I would like to see all council spending, plans, policies and procedures to be only focused on achieving net zero emissions, it shouldn't be part of the plan but be the backbone of the plan for Cornwall. All of the money spent should be to put us on a better path. We need radical changes in infrastructure and systems to improve peoples lives and the future of the planet. Having just watched the 2040 film, there are solutions out there that can do this, they are available now. Cornwall should utilise these and invest in climate innovation, be proactive rather than reactive in creating a new vision and invite the local population to help - there are some fantastic businesses and charities already working towards this.
Some ideas from the film, but if the council hasn't yet watched this film then I would suggest this as your first action!
Community led renewable energy systems
No more fossil fuel subsidies
Regenerative farming practices
Marine permaculture
Investment in education (there was a great project mentioned where a town made all of their energy usage visible and discussed this in schools etc)
Better uses for food waste
Investment in transport links to reduce the need for individual car ownership (tougher in the countryside vs cities but there must be some options that would work for Cornwall)