John Conway - Councillor for Cornwall

John Conway

 Non-aligned  Group Leader - Non Aligned

Email: cllr.john.conway@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Constitution and Governance Committee Cornwall Council Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Appeals Committee Pensions Committee Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Licensing Act Sub Committee Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Licensing Act Committee Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cornwall Council

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.

April 15, 2025
Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Friday, 11th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council met on 11 April 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a new lay member, the external auditor's plan, the annual governance statement, and the internal audit plan for the upcoming year. The meeting also included a review of the committee's effectiveness and reports from the chief internal auditor.

April 11, 2025
Pensions Committee

Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 11.00 am

The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss the Cornwall Pension Fund's valuation assumptions and investment strategy.

April 10, 2025
Appeals Committee

Appeals Committee - Monday, 7th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Council Appeals Committee met on 7 April 2025 to discuss several requests for school transport assistance. Councillor Perry was elected Chairman for the meeting. The committee approved one request for transport assistance to Cubert School and refused assistance for Hayle Academy, Bude Primary Academy Juniors, and Callington Community College.

April 07, 2025
Cabinet

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 10.00 am

March 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Questions from Members to Cabinet Members

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to request a written response from the Cabinet Member, to be provided to Cllr Frost and the Committee, clarifying the reasons for cancelling monthly bus passes and its impact on Cornish taxpayers.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...that there were no declarations of interest to report.

Recommendations Approved

Airport Strategic Review (Part 1)

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to maximise the economic impact of Cornwall Airport Newquay while minimising the financial burden on taxpayers and attracting investment, the Cabinet welcomed future investment, expressed concerns about the negotiation process, decided against deferring any final decision, and agreed that any proposed deal will be brought back to the Committee for scrutiny, also establishing a task and finish group to explore lessons from other airports and options to maximise the airport's success within Cornwall Council's control and ownership.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 17 July 2024

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on July 17, 2024, as a correct record, to be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to proceed with its own inquiry into the airport's future, as previously agreed, but clarified that this inquiry would not cover prior consultancy work and that the committee lacked the power to instigate a public inquiry as requested.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 138