The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions regarding the recruitment of a Strategic Director for Together for Families, also known as the Director for Children's Services. Additionally, the committee will consider confidential matters, including minutes from a previous meeting and any other urgent confidential business.

Recruitment of Strategic Director for Together for Families

A significant item on the agenda is the recruitment process for the Strategic Director for Together for Families, who also holds the title of Director for Children's Services. The report pack indicates that this discussion will involve reviewing the Longlisting pack for the recruitment to the role, with further documents to be provided once the application period closes. This role is crucial for the council's services related to children and families.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution to exclude the press and public from certain parts of the meeting. This exclusion is proposed on the grounds that the discussions are likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information, specifically relating to individuals and information that could reveal their identities. This measure is in compliance with the Local Government Act 1972, which allows for the protection of personal information.

Confidential Minutes and Other Business

The agenda also includes the consideration of confidential minutes from the previous meeting held on 5 December 2025. Furthermore, the committee will address any other confidential business that the Chairman, Councillor Leigh Frost, deems to be of urgency. The Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1972 stipulates that any urgent items must be supported by a formal written report, detailing the special circumstances that necessitate their inclusion.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2:00 pm in Room 2N.03 at County Hall, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY.^[1]