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.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 10.00 am

The meeting is scheduled to include a presentation on the Council's proposed approach to providing leisure services, and the adoption of a strategy for reducing the Council's greenhouse gas emissions from its housing stock.

December 18, 2024
Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Extraordinary Meeting, Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of an update on the transfer of the management of a number of Cornwall Council car parks to Corserv Solutions Ltd.

December 10, 2024
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee

Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee - Friday, 6th December, 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was about reviewing the performance and finances of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry and setting budgets for the coming financial year. It included a report from the Programme Director of the Tamar 2050 programme which will guide the future of the two crossings. The meeting also included the consideration of the revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26.

December 06, 2024
Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am

November 26, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am

November 13, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

258 decisions · Page 1 of 52

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

Draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development

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

...the committee recommended to the Cabinet a series of actions related to the draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development, including receiving lessons learned briefings on specific contracts and provisions, reviewing the approach to financial principles, strengthening references to the Cornish National Minority Status, and considering points raised during the committee's discussion.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 258