- Councillor for Cornwall

Conservative

Email: cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of important matters, including the allocation of seats to political groups, the designation of a Section 151 Officer, and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee regarding council procedure rules and the use of terminology. The meeting also included several motions proposed by councillors on topics such as trial by jury, support for local businesses, and NHS dentistry. Additionally, public questions were scheduled to be addressed, covering issues from road closures to airport management.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Cornwall. Key areas of focus included early years provision, educational strategies, children's health, and safeguarding measures.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.

November 25, 2025
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the mid-year review of the committee's work programme, an update on the framework for the Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services (ILACS), and the SEND Strategic Plan (formerly the SEND Transformation Plan). The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and reports on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), exclusions and inclusion, and the Safeguarding Children Partnership.

November 19, 2025
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues affecting children and families in Cornwall, including child poverty, adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and home to school transport. The committee reviewed the Director of Public Health's annual report on child poverty and recommended that the Cabinet approve both the Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan, with an ambition to reach 100% compliance. They also discussed the progress of Curriculum Kernewek and home to school travel assistance.

October 01, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Motion to Remove the Cabinet Leader from Office, Pursuant to Paragraph 3.2.1 of the Constitution

From: Extraordinary, Cornwall Council - Thursday, 7th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 07, 2024

...to reject the motion to remove the Cabinet Leader from office.

Recommendations Approved

Oral Health and Fluoridation of the Water Supply

From: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 06, 2024

...to support the Leader of the Council writing to the Secretary of State to begin the process of consulting on fluoridation of the water supply in Cornwall.

Recommendations Approved

Strategies for Cornwall's Internal and External Adult Social Care Workforces

From: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 06, 2024

The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall decided... to acknowledge the report on adult social care workforce issues and to support national lobbying for improved fees, pay, conditions, and equity with NHS roles for the external care workforce.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 190