Chris Batters -  for Cornwall

Chris Batters

 Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.chris.batters@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Chairman) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Strategic Planning Committee Chairman

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 18, 2025
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, 5th December 2025. The meeting will cover several applications for, and reviews of, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences, as well as standard agenda items such as reviewing the minutes of previous meetings. Parts of the meeting may be held in private, excluding the press and public, due to the discussion of information relating to individuals.

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
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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

The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.

November 25, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for retail developments, residential dwellings, and the refurbishment of a local club. The committee was also scheduled to review an appeals report.

November 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

52 decisions · Page 7 of 11

State of Cornwall in the National Context

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to circulate a copy of the Leader's speech regarding the State of Cornwall in the National Context to all Members, approving the recommendations made within it.

Recommendations Approved

Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to approve the Audit Committee Annual Report for 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2025 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.

Recommendations Approved

Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 52