James Ball -  for Cornwall

James Ball

Independent

Email: cllr.james.ball@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Vice-Chairman) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chairman) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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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 Committee Member

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.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 06, 2026, 10:00 am
Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee Committee Member

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.

January 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
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 Committee Member

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

Decisions from Meetings

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Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to address questions from members of the cabinet regarding public transport to Derriford, the Pentewan Bridge, out-of-court settlements, bunting costs, community area partnerships, EV charging points, environmental health impacts of seagulls, use of EV charging points, and wheelchair accessibility on buses.

Recommendations Approved

Re-appointment of Board Member

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to re-appoint Captain Charles Gurd as an Independent voting member of Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term.

Recommendations Approved

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to approve the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit at Polkyth Leisure Centre: Proposer: Cllr German; Seconder: Cllr Ball

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to refer a motion regarding public consultation on hydrotherapy provision at Polkyth Leisure Centre to the Cabinet for review and discussion, with a report back to the Council within six months.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 5.7

Decisions Recorded: 109