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.
85 meetings · Page 14 of 17
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 21st August, 2025 10.00 am
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Strategic Planning Committee meeting.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 18th August, 2025 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 18 August 2025, and refused an application for the construction of four dwellinghouses in Redruth, while granting delegated authority for approval of a self-build single storey dwelling in St Day, subject to conditions. The committee also noted a list of planning appeal decisions.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 15th August, 2025 10.30 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on 15 August 2025, to discuss several licensing applications and reviews. The committee refused applications for Hackney Carriages that did not meet policy specifications, reviewed existing Hackney Carriage licenses, and made decisions on granting new licenses based on whether applicants were deemed fit and proper
persons. The committee also observed a two minute silence at 12pm as a mark of respect for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Appeals Committee - Monday, 11th August, 2025 10.00 am
The Cornwall Council Appeals Committee met on 11 August 2025, and Councillor James Ball was elected Chairman for the meeting. The committee then heard seven appeals for travel assistance to schools, and all seven appeals were refused.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on Monday 28th July 2025 to discuss planning application PA24/01112 regarding the Meadowbrook House, and to note the appeals report.
Decisions from Meetings
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Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 October 2025
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...they approved the minutes from their meeting held on 22 October 2025 as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman, and made several recommendations to the Cabinet regarding Council priorities, social housing, food and energy security, emergency services, sewage pollution, tourism, corporate parenting, SEND issues, and financial assumptions, including a recommendation to reduce the council tax increase for 2026/27 to align with CPI.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...the committee recommended to the Cabinet a series of actions related to the draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development, including receiving lessons learned briefings on specific contracts and provisions, reviewing the approach to financial principles, strengthening references to the Cornish National Minority Status, and considering points raised during the committee's discussion.
Recommendations Approved
Questions to the Committee Chairman from members of the public
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, as no questions were received from the public for the Committee Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 6.1
Decisions Recorded: 109