The Cornwall Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) Commission has formally commenced operations with the appointment of Jan Ward CBE as Chair. Recognising that there are multiple key stakeholders, policymakers, legislators and regulators with influence on the success of Celtic Sea FLOW, the Commission is designed to bring these together into one forum.
The Commission will work with these stakeholders to overcome challenges facing the successful roll out of FLOW. The Commission forms a key part of the Level 2 devolution deal between Cornwall Council and Government, agreed in November 2023. It has been mobilised by Celtic Sea Power (who will act as the Secretariat) on behalf of the Council and initially funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.
Having played a significant role in its development, Cornwall Council, the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and The Crown Estate maintain standing membership of the Commission, nominating senior level representatives to the group. They are joined by independent commissioners appointed following a recruitment process, including:
- Jan Ward CBE – Appointed independent Chair; founder of Corrotherm International Ltd
- Lucy Parsons – Appointed Commissioner; currently serves as ports and investment analyst at the Department for Business and Trade
- Catherine Armour – Appointed Commissioner; former CCO at the UK Hydrographic Office
- Piers Guy – Appointed Commissioner; Chair – Celtic Sea Power
The Commission held its first meeting in October 2024, where initial areas of focus were discussed. The first meeting of convened stakeholders is scheduled before the end of the year.
