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

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to convene on Friday, 6th February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on licensing fees for hackney carriages, private hire vehicles, and operators, as well as a review of the fees policy for relevant protected sites. Additionally, the committee will consider an application to license a private hire vehicle that deviates from standard specifications.

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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Election of Chairman

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025

...to elect Cllr A Mitchell as Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 Elected Member Engagement

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025

...to approve the recommendations as set out in the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 Elected Member Engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 5 March 2025

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

...that the minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 5 March 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Member on updates

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

...to address concerns raised by members, the Committee approved recommendations for the Cabinet Member to investigate hazard markings at a primary school, report back on the smartphone-free campaign in schools, liaise on support for children with SEND, and clarify the budget for consultants advising on Home to School Transport.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

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

...to approve the recommendations, as there were no public questions raised at the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 5.7

Decisions Recorded: 109