Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has approved the Annual Report for 2025/26, and has unanimously approved the county’s new Road Safety Strategy.
Introducing the strategy, Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cabinet Member for Transport, said it was important to remember the issues at the heart of the report and the huge effect road safety can have on people.
“Road safety is about people, families and communities. Every serious collision has a lasting impact, and this strategy is about working with partners to make Cornwall’s roads safer for everyone,” he said.
Cabinet also considered proposals relating to taxi zones. Following discussion, members agreed to defer a decision on changes to allow further work to be carried out and to better understand the potential impact on the taxi trade and communities.
Under the banner of ‘Connected, safe, reliable roads and transport‘, the council highlighted three significant achievements.
Firstly, the School Transport team successfully delivered daily transport for over 14,000 students while implementing a major change programme in response to financial pressures. The team rapidly adopted new systems, introduced updated procurement processes, and maintained strong collaboration with suppliers, families, schools, and elected members.
Secondly, to strengthen Cornwall’s road safety direction, a refreshed Road Safety Strategy has been developed, supported by public engagement. Key programmes continued to advance, including collision cluster site investigations and expanding route-based interventions on high risk corridors such as the A39 and A374. Partnership initiatives through Vision Zero South West delivered positive outcomes, such as securing ongoing funding for the Biker Down programme. Enforcement capability is increasing through safety camera upgrades and new AI technology, which has detected thousands of mobile phone and seatbelt offences across main routes.
Cornwall Council also continues to deliver its electric bus programme using £1.3m of Department for Transport funding, providing seven new electric Park and Ride buses and charging infrastructure at Langarth and Tregurra in Truro. The vehicles are due to enter service later this month.
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