John Martin
Email: cllr.john.martin@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
87 meetings · Page 3 of 18
Licensing Act Sub Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Act Sub Committee convened to consider an application to vary a premises licence for Mine Bar and Kitchen in St Ives. The committee approved the application with additional conditions to address concerns about potential disturbances to nearby residents.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for retail developments, residential dwellings, and the refurbishment of a local club. The committee was also scheduled to review an appeals report.
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.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss a number of planning applications, ultimately approving two, refusing two, and deferring one for more information. The committee also noted a list of planning appeal decisions.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 7th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee met to discuss several applications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences, ultimately granting one, granting one subject to conditions, and refusing three. The committee also reviewed two existing licences, deciding to take no action in either case.
Decisions from Meetings
160 decisions · Page 1 of 32
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
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council received six questions, approved recommendations to send written replies to the questioners, and allocated thirty minutes for questions and supplementary questions from members and the public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 87
Average per Month: 4.4
Decisions Recorded: 160