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The council says the new logo is inspiring and dynamic, bringing a contemporary modern feel to the best of Cornish tradition.

David Whalley, Chair of the Implementation Executive, said:

"We are creating a fresh new council for Cornwall and it is important that this is recognised with a new modern identity. However, we have not cast tradition aside. This new logo has elements of Cornish history at its very core.

"We know from consulting councillors and staff that some people were worried that a new identity would see the end of the traditional Cornish crest. I can reassure them that the traditional crest with miner, fisherman and chough will not be lost – it will still be used by the new council for ceremonial purposes and to represent Cornwall."

The new identity was developed by the in-house communications unit and developed in several informal sessions with the Implementation Executive. Comments from councillors and staff were also taken into account in making the final choice.

Here at BBC Cornwall we have been inundated by emails about the new logo.