Cornwall Devolution Debate

University of Exeter

A series of talks and roundtable discussion around a potential devolution deal for Cornwall and the condition of having an  elected Mayor.

University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Exchange Building, Seminar Green

This event started at 10.00 on 15/12/22, so ticket sales have now ended.

<h2>E﻿vent Description</h2>Cornwall has the offer of a new Devolution Deal, which comes with the condition of having an elected Mayor. The people of Cornwall are now deciding if this is what we want, and to help us make up our minds, the University of Exeter&#x27;s <a href="https://history.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/ics/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Institute of Cornish Studies</a> is teaming up with the <a href="https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/esi/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Environment and Sustainability Institute</a>, and the <a href="https://www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-groups/local-politics-and-governance" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Political Studies Association Local Politics and Governance Specialist Group </a>to host a hybrid event. This will bring together organisations from Cornwall - academics and policy practitioners with experience of City Region/Combined Authority Mayors and local political leaders - to make for a lively and informed debate. Please join us for a series of short presentations on the devolution offer and experience elsewhere, followed by a roundtable discussion chaired by Lawrence Reed.Please note that you can attend the event in-person at the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus (although spaces are limited) or join online via Zoom. Please indicate which option you require when you register - we will email the zoom link before the event.The official consultation period for the devolution deal runs from 9 December 2022 to 17 February 2023, giving people time to contribute after our event. <h3>E﻿vent Itinerary</h3>13.15: Assemble in the Environment and Sustainability Institute, Trevithick Room with tea/coffee and cake (or join online via the zoom link sent just before the event)13.30: Welcome from <a href="https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/esi/people/director/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Jane Wills,</a> Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute13.35-14.30: The view from Cornwall – Chaired by <a href="https://history.exeter.ac.uk/staff/tregidga/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Garry Tregidga</a>, Co-Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies<a href="https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5783" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cllr Louis Gardner</a>, Cabinet Member for Economy, will present the Devo offer made to Cornwall and the next steps<a href="https://bernarddeacon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Bernard Deacon </a>and <a href="https://stevehorscroft.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steven Horscroft</a> will reflect before a short Q&amp;A14:30-15:30: Mayors in Practice – Chaired by Professor Jane Wills, Director of the Environment and Sustainability InstituteAcademic analysts and policy practitioners, with experience of Metro and Combined Authority Mayors, will help us reflect on the offerRoger Lawrence, Former Leader of City of Wolverhampton Council and part of West Midlands Combined Authority: Mayoral Combined Authority in the West Midlands: a Council Leader&#x27;s perspective<a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/curds/people/staffprofile/andypike.html#background" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Andy Pike</a> Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies, University of Newcastle: Metro Mayors - Issues for Mayors and decentralising governance in England<a href="https://pure.hud.ac.uk/en/persons/georgina-blakeley" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Georgina Blakeley</a> University of Huddersfield: Metro Mayors - Experiences from Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region<a href="https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/authors/mark-sandford/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Mark Sandord</a> Senior Research Analyst, House of Commons Library - The Cornwall deal: what&#x27;s on the menu?15:30-15.40: Comfort break with tea/coffee and cake15:40-16:55: Roundtable discussion with speakers and audience debate - Chaired by Laurence Reed, former BBC Radio Cornwall journalist and presenter 1﻿6:55: Summation and vote of thanks - Professor Jane Wills, Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute 1﻿7:00: Event Close

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