James O'Keefe -  for Cornwall

James O'Keefe

 Liberal Democrat

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

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Chairman) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) East Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (Chairman)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

26 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Appeals Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 15, 2025
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Chairman

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, 5th December 2025. The meeting will cover several applications for, and reviews of, Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences, as well as standard agenda items such as reviewing the minutes of previous meetings. Parts of the meeting may be held in private, excluding the press and public, due to the discussion of information relating to individuals.

December 05, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.

November 25, 2025
Appeals Committee Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several school transport appeals. Councillor James Ball and Councillor James O'Keefe were among the attendees listed for the meeting. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from previous meetings.

November 17, 2025
Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee Chairman

Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee convened to review two cases related to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licences. Both licence holders were investigated for driving under the influence of drugs. Ultimately, the committee decided to revoke both WD213's driver's licence and WV168's vehicle licence, citing public safety concerns.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

40 decisions · Page 5 of 8

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2025

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

...that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2025 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens

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

...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.

Recommendations Approved

Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters

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

...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.

Recommendations Approved

Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert

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

...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.

Recommendations Approved

Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow

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

...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 40