Kerrier

Kerrier is a former local government district in north Cornwall, England. It was one of nine districts created by the Local Government Act 1894, which divided the county of Cornwall into smaller units for administrative purposes. The district encompassed a population of about 19,000 people, with its main towns being Falmouth, Penryn, and Mabe.

During its existence, Kerrier district was governed by a district council, which was responsible for providing local services such as housing, education, transport, and environmental health. The district council also worked in conjunction with the Cornwall County Council to deliver services at the county level.

In 2009, the Kernow Review, a review of the administrative boundaries in Cornwall, recommended significant changes to the local government structure in the county, including the abolition of the districts and the creation of a single unitary authority. Following a subsequent review and consultation, the former Kerrier district was merged with the nearby districts of Caradon and Restormel to form a new unitary authority, Cornwall Council, which came into effect on April 1, 2009.

Despite its formal abolition as a district, the name Kerrier is still used as a geographic and cultural reference point for the surrounding area. The Kerrier Federation, a network established in 2011, brings together local community groups, tourism organizations, and local businesses to promote the area's attractions and character.