The government also launched its new Critical Minerals Strategy in Cornwall – with projects including the reopening of South Crofty Tin Mine.
For Cornwall’s Labour MPs, sitting on slender majorities, they must hope the economic benefits of such investment will eventually be felt by voters.
More immediately, however, the council was left disappointed by the outcome of the long-awaited fair funding review , externalfor local government.
That has contributed to it having to plug a £50m hole in its budget for the coming financial year – including another rise in council tax bills in 2026.
It increases the squeeze on finances being felt by both Cornish residents and hospitality businesses.
Will they have any better fortune next year? Time to start sanding that step again?