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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th June, 2026 10.00 am
The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 4 June 2026 to discuss the council's work programme for the upcoming year, a new strategy for the Cornish language, and to consider updates from Cabinet Members. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the draft Cornwall Cultural Strategy.
Standards Committee - Thursday, 30th April, 2026 10.00 am
The Standards Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss a range of matters concerning ethical standards and complaints handling. Key topics included reports on organisational and ethical standards complaints, an update on the Inclusion & SEND Service's handling of LGSCO complaints, and the appointment of new co-opted members and independent persons. The committee was also set to review its annual report for 2025-2026 and consider mandatory training requirements for councillors.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 21 April 2026 was set to address a range of significant issues, including the allocation of council seats, a proposed bridge project in Truro, and several motions concerning public services and council policies. The meeting's agenda also included time for public questions and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee was scheduled to consider applications for the conversion of a Methodist church into offices and for the erection of affordable housing. Discussions were also planned regarding listed building consent for the church conversion and permission in principle for the housing development.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including a corporate peer challenge, local plan updates, business plans for council-owned companies, and the council's investment and budget proposals. The meeting also covered plans for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and proposed changes to off-street parking.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 1 of 17
Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 4 November 2025
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Use of 'Chairman'
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
...the term "Chairman" be replaced with "Chair" in the Council's Constitution, with a note clarifying that "Chairman" will be interpreted as "Chair" for equality and diversity purposes except where legally required, and that a review of the Local Government Act 1972 will be undertaken regarding the term "Chairman."
Recommendations Approved
Review of Council Procedure Rule 12 - Motions on Notice
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
...Council Procedure Rule 12.4 be amended to allow more motions to be debated at Council meetings, with such motions being advisory and not binding on the Cabinet or relevant committees, and Council Procedure Rule 12.5 be amended to require a report back within six months on advisory motions.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 28
- Average per month
- 2.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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