Angela Saunders

Committees & roles
Strategic Planning Committee Senior Democratic Officer (Committee) and Emma Coad, Democratic Officer Constitution and Governance Committee Senior Democratic Officer (Committees)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Constitution and Governance Committee Secretary

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 1st September, 2026 10.00 am

September 01, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic Planning Committee Secretary

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to discuss two significant planning applications. The committee resolved to defer a decision on a proposed solar array and battery storage system near Marazion pending a site inspection, and deferred a decision on a large-scale residential and care home development in Wadebridge to allow for further information to be provided.

April 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Constitution and Governance Committee Secretary

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to review and update several key council protocols and frameworks. Decisions made included recommending changes to the Financial Regulatory Framework, the Code of Practice on Land and Property Transactions, and the Protocol for Member/Officer Relations, alongside approving the Annual Member Development Plan and a change to a parish council's name.

March 31, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic Planning Committee Secretary

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider several planning applications. The committee resolved to defer a decision on a proposed solar farm near Marazion pending a site inspection, and approved a mixed-use development in Wadebridge.

February 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Constitution and Governance Committee Secretary

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to terminology, including replacing Chairman with Chair, and revised rules for debating motions to allow for more discussion at Council meetings. They also recommended that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage and the provision of a second SIM card.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.

Recommendations Approved

Use of 'Chairman'

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...the term "Chairman" be replaced with "Chair" in the Council's Constitution, with a note clarifying that "Chairman" will be interpreted as "Chair" for equality and diversity purposes except where legally required, and that a review of the Local Government Act 1972 will be undertaken regarding the term "Chairman."

Recommendations Approved

Review of Council Procedure Rule 12 - Motions on Notice

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...Council Procedure Rule 12.4 be amended to allow more motions to be debated at Council meetings, with such motions being advisory and not binding on the Cabinet or relevant committees, and Council Procedure Rule 12.5 be amended to require a report back within six months on advisory motions.

Recommendations Approved

Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 - Allocation of Substitutes

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 04, 2025

The Constitution and Governance Committee recommended to Council that Procedure Rule 4.2.2 be amended on 04/11/2025. The amendment clarifies that a member unable to attend a meeting can either arrange for a substitute to attend in person or join remotely themselves without appointing a substitute. If a substitute is appointed, the substantive member may not attend the meeting.

Recommendations Approved