Dominic Fairman - Councillor for Cornwall

Dominic Fairman

 Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.dominic.fairman@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee Cornwall Council Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee East Sub-Area Planning Committee Joint Health and Wellbeing Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee

*Please note that item 7 has been withdrawn from the agenda, Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 25th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 25 April 2025, to discuss several licensing issues, including applications for new licenses, and a review of existing licenses. The agenda included a mix of routine items and specific cases requiring individual consideration. Notably, there were several items added to the agenda as urgent matters.

April 25, 2025
Cornwall Council

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.

April 15, 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee

East Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 14th April, 2025 10.00 am

The East Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning application PA24/06612 regarding the repowering of a wind turbine near Michaelstow. Councillors voted to grant delegated authority to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to approve the application, pending further consultation and subject to amended conditions. The committee also noted an item for information regarding appeals.

April 14, 2025
Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee

Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 9.00 am

The Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee of Cornwall Council convened on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, and made the decision to revoke the licenses of three individuals: a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver, a Private Hire Vehicle Licence holder, and a Private Hire Operator. These decisions were made due to concerns about the conduct and suitability of the individuals to hold such licenses. Councillor Jane Pascoe chaired the meeting.

April 09, 2025
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 28th March, 2025 10.00 am

March 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

74 decisions · Page 6 of 15

Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Councillor Cole; Seconder: Councillor La Broy

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to reaffirm its commitment to seeking greater autonomy and a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall, rejecting cross-border combined authority deals and requesting a meeting with government ministers to discuss Cornwall's unique national identity and minority status.

Recommendations Approved

National Trust to Use Their Holiday Property Portfolio for Long Term Lets: Proposer: Councillor German; Seconder: Councillor Frank

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to write to the National Trust and other significant landowners in Cornwall, requesting they consider converting suitable holiday properties into long-term lets to address the housing crisis.

Recommendations Approved

Audit Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...that the Chairman of the Audit Committee should not be selected from the administration.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Article 21 - Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to refer proposed changes to Article 21 regarding governance arrangements of council-owned entities to the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee for comment, before further consideration by the Constitution and Governance Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 74