Andrew Mitchell -  for Cornwall

Andrew Mitchell

Independent

Email: cllr.andrew.mitchell@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Substitutes) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chairman, Committee Member) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) West Sub-Area Planning Committee Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Committee Member) Cornwall Harbours Board

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Committee Member

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters. Key topics included an update from Cabinet Members, public questions on care provision, and specific reports on sexual and reproductive health commissioning, adult safeguarding, research initiatives, and soft tissue sarcoma services.

January 07, 2026
Chief Officers Employment Committee Substitutes

Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am

The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held behind closed doors, with the press and public excluded.

December 05, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

208 decisions · Page 3 of 42

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.

Recommendations Approved

Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Budget for Financial Year 2026 to 2027

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to approve the 2026/2027 budgets for the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service, encompassing various municipal ports and harbours including Bude, Newquay, Portreath, St. Ives, Penzance, Penryn, Prince of Wales Pier (Falmouth), Truro, Portscatho, Saltash, Downderry and Portwrinkle, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the original report.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 208