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.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The meeting's agenda also included an opportunity for public questions and a review of previous minutes.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
204 decisions · Page 35 of 41
Motion to Remove the Cabinet Leader from Office, Pursuant to Paragraph 3.2.1 of the Constitution
From: Extraordinary, Cornwall Council - Thursday, 7th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 07, 2024
...to reject the motion to remove the Cabinet Leader from office.
Recommendations Approved
Questions to the Committee Chairman from members of the public
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 31st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 31, 2024
...to approve recommendations, noting that no questions from the public were received.
Recommendations Approved
Assumptions and proposals to deliver a balanced 2025/26 draft budget
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 31st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 31, 2024
...to inform the development of the 2025/26 draft budget, the committee recommended that the Cabinet consider various proposals, including impact assessments for savings, retaining the Members’ Community Chest, rejecting cuts to domestic violence funding, reviewing carbon zero spending, adjusting garden waste collection fees, introducing an airport departure fee, reviewing specific savings proposals, and exploring the transfer of car parks to Corserv, while also urging the Cabinet to lobby the government for fairer funding.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 October 2024
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 31st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 31, 2024
...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on October 16, 2024, as a correct record and authorize the Chairman to sign them.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 26 October 2023
From: Joint Health and Wellbeing Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - Tuesday, 29th October, 2024 1.00 pm - October 29, 2024
...that the minutes of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Board meeting held on 26 October 2023 were correctly recorded and should be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 204