ECONOMIC GROWTH

The re-balancing act

Cornwall was already making strides to re-shape its economy before the UK voted to leave the EU. One year on, despite the threat of European structural funds vanishing, Kate Kennally says Brexit is a catalyst for progress to continue apace

In Cornwall, we see Brexit as a catalyst for change. For Cornwall Council, this means building on our existing investments and strengths to access new markets, improve our productivity and develop high value sectors.

Brexit means we will no longer have access to European structural funding. Therefore, alongside delivering our existing strategic plan, we have developed a strong transition strategy to guide us to a position where our economy is more productive, focusing on high-value sectors.

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