Cornish Tier Of Government

EDM number 1238 in 2008-09, proposed by Daniel Rogerson on 31/03/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Local government.

That this House notes that Cornwall is going through a significant reorganisation of local government this year; congratulates Cornwall's seven district, borough and county councils on their past 35 years of joint public service to the people and environment of Cornwall; particularly commends the outstanding contribution of the thousands of rank-and-file staff and officers from each of the seven authorities; believes they have a record of which they can be proud; recognises the commitment and dedication of councillors from all parties and none over the years; believes Cornwall should be a distinctive region within the UK, a champion of social justice and an exemplar of environmental policy; further believes that the advent of a new strategic voice for Cornwall presents the Duchy with an opportunity to realise those aims; acknowledges that there will be challenges along the way; and urges everyone with an interest in the future of Cornwall to work together to make the new authority successful and ambitious for Cornwall as the first step to real devolution from Westminster towards a Cornish assembly.

This motion has been signed by a total of 21 MPs.