James Mustoe
Email: cllr.james.mustoe@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss a range of topics, including the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership Programme review, and the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Capital Replacement Programme for 2025-26. The committee also undertook a mid-year review of its work programme.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025, to discuss the council's principles, values and priorities for 2026-2030, and to review the key financial assumptions underpinning the Medium-Term Financial Plan 2026-30 and 2026/27 budget. The meeting was also scheduled to cover questions from the public, and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.
Decisions from Meetings
204 decisions · Page 3 of 41
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
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council received six questions, approved recommendations to send written replies to the questioners, and allocated thirty minutes for questions and supplementary questions from members and the public.
Recommendations Approved
Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Council Says No to Mandatory Digital ID: Proposer: Councillor Donnithorne; Seconder: Councillor Creek
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to express its strong opposition to the government's plans for mandatory digital ID, the Council mandated the Leader to write to the Home Secretary condemning the proposal.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Budget for Financial Year 2026 to 2027
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the 2026/2027 budgets for the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service, encompassing various municipal ports and harbours including Bude, Newquay, Portreath, St. Ives, Penzance, Penryn, Prince of Wales Pier (Falmouth), Truro, Portscatho, Saltash, Downderry and Portwrinkle, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the original report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 204