John Thomas MBE
Email: cllr.john.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday, 5th December 2025, to consider several licensing applications and reviews, as well as minutes from previous meetings. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the exclusion of the press and public from certain agenda items due to the confidential nature of the information to be disclosed.
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.
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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Cornwall Council meeting on 16 September 2025, according to the agenda and associated reports. It is important to note that this summary is based solely on the meeting agenda and associated documents, and I do not have any information on what was actually discussed or decided during the meeting.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and note a list of planning appeal decisions. Councillors approved an application for a field shelter for horses in Lanner, and approved an application to convert a commercial building in Redruth into residential dwellings and houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).
Decisions from Meetings
118 decisions · Page 13 of 24
Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to provide greater protection to occupiers of residential caravans and mobile homes, the council approved the amended Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy document, updated with agreed increases in fees and charges related to the regulation of relevant protected sites under the Mobile Homes Act 2013.
Recommendations Approved
Council Business and Financial Plans 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...that the Council Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan proposals for 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26 were approved, including a net General Fund Budget for 2025/26 of £840.190m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99%, and various strategies related to treasury management, capital investment, and council tax premiums on empty homes.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators – Application Fees, following Councillor Towill's declaration of a pecuniary interest and temporary departure from the room during the debate.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to address questions from members to members of the Cabinet, several councillors agreed to provide written responses or arrange meetings regarding issues such as superfast broadband, farm estate maintenance, the Good Growth Fund, adult education center closures, increased housing numbers, surf school parking fees, and the loss of agricultural land to solar farms.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to address six questions submitted by members of the public on topics ranging from traffic conditions and bus services to parking orders and integrated transport, with written replies to be provided and potential supplementary questions to be addressed in writing as well.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 118