The Leader of Cornwall Council has called on all councillors to work together to put the future of Cornwall first and ensure a better future for local residents. 

In his first ’State of Cornwall’ address Adam Paynter said Cornwall needed to be strong and united if it was to conquer the challenges it faced over the next four years.

Explaining that overcoming these challenges, which included a growing population; increasing demands for services, particularly for the most vulnerable; and an under-performing economy; at the same time as the potential impact of Brexit, Councillor Paynter said councillors needed to put party politics aside .

’The good news is that Cornwall is better placed than most to achieve this goal,’  he said. 

’If we are to deliver our priorities and create the Cornwall our residents and businesses want and serve, we need to work together and put the future of Cornwall first.’