James Ball
Email: cllr.james.ball@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider a planning application for holiday lodges at Sun Haven Holiday Park Ltd. The committee will also receive an update on appeals.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 10.00 am
Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 1.00 pm
The Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee met to review several private hire and Hackney carriage licenses. Councillor James O'Keefe was elected chair for the meeting. The committee resolved to revoke the licenses of private hire operator WO2, Hackney carriage and private hire driver WD219, private hire vehicle WV171, and Hackney carriage and private hire driver WD217.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Working to End the Sewage Scandal: Proposer: Cllr Gripper; Seconder: Cllr Candy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address public concern about sewage pollution, protect Cornwall's environment, and hold South West Water accountable, the Council resolved to instruct the Leader to engage with South West Water, convene a water summit, appoint a Water Quality champion, investigate legal avenues, and lobby for an extended bathing season.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...the Annual Report of the Standards Committee for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Audit Committee Lay Member
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to appoint Elizabeth Seale as a non-voting Independent Lay Member of the Audit Committee for an initial four-year term, with a potential two-year extension subject to Council confirmation.
Recommendations Approved
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
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to send copies of the replies to the twelve questions received from the public to the respective questioners.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 5.7
Decisions Recorded: 109