James O'Keefe
Email: cllr.james.okeefe@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Appeals Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.00 am
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 6 of 8
Safeguarding Cornwall's Health Priorities: Proposer: Cllr Chopak; Seconder: Cllr Creek
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to express disappointment over a national decision impacting Cornwall's health sovereignty, resolve to engage constructively with national bodies to secure dedicated leadership representation, transparent funding, and a strong local voice, and task committees with monitoring the transition and collaborating with other councils to protect Cornwall's health interests.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendation from the Cornwall Harbours Board
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit at Polkyth Leisure Centre: Proposer: Cllr German; Seconder: Cllr Ball
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to refer a motion regarding public consultation on hydrotherapy provision at Polkyth Leisure Centre to the Cabinet for review and discussion, with a report back to the Council within six months.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Programme of Ordinary Meetings
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...to approve the programme of ordinary meetings scheduled for specific Tuesdays in July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, January 2026, February 2026, and April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 40