Connor Donnithorne -  for Cornwall

Connor Donnithorne

Conservative Group Leader - Conservative Group

Email: cllr.connor.donnithorne@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) West Sub-Area Planning Committee Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Chair) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Constitution and Governance Committee (Substitutes) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

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
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Substitutes

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Cornwall. Key areas of focus included early years provision, educational strategies, children's health, and safeguarding measures.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Chair

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
Constitution and Governance Committee Substitutes

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 Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman be replaced with Chair throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.

January 06, 2026
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

258 decisions · Page 29 of 52

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Outcome of the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to help Cornwall Airport Newquay reach its full potential and drive economic growth, the committee approved proposals from the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group, recommended these proposals to the Cabinet for consideration after the May elections, and urged scrutiny of Project Corduroy's time and cost.

Recommendations Approved

Overview and reflection of the achievements of the Economic Growth & Development OSC during 2021-2025

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to note the work undertaken by the Committee during the 2021-2025 administration, along with the comments recorded in the minutes.

Recommendations Approved

Investment into our towns and places including the Town Centre Revitalisation Fund

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to note past investments in towns and places, lessons learned, and policy principles for future funding, support the approach to place-shaping through Shared Prosperity Funding, consider separate town and rural networks for delivery, and recommend the Cornwall Growth Board approve policy principles and recognize town and village vitality as key objectives.

Recommendations approved

Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028

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

...that the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028, designed to reduce crime and improve quality of life in Cornwall, focused on supporting the most vulnerable people and places, was approved for implementation starting April 1, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 258