Dean Evans

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 25 June 2025, and elected Councillor Kate Ewert as Chairman and Councillor Rosie Moore as Vice Chairman. Members raised questions to the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools regarding hazard markings outside a local primary school, the approach to a smartphone-free campaign in schools, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - Friday, 13th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) met on 13 June 2025, and re-elected Tony Tomlinson as Chairman and Councillor Kenny as Vice-Chairman. The committee noted and agreed to the budget outturn and reserves position for the 2024-25 financial year, as well as the audit report for the same period. Members also discussed the IFCA Officers' Report, covering a range of topics from vessel replacements to the impact of octopus on shellfish stocks.

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 10.00 am

Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am

At a meeting of the Cornwall Council, Councillor Rob Nolan was elected Chairman, Councillor John Thomas MBE was elected Vice-Chairman, and Councillor Leigh Frost was elected Leader of the Council. Councillors approved the appointment of committees, the allocation of seats, a programme of ordinary meetings, and a recommendation from the Standards Committee regarding mandatory member training. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Leigh Frost, announced that he would confirm his appointments to the Cabinet and allocation of portfolios within the required constitutional timescales.