Karen La Borde
Deputy Group Leader - Green Party Group
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Appeals Committee - Monday, 17th August, 2026 10.00 am
Appeals Committee - Monday, 3rd August, 2026 10.00 am
Audit Committee - Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10.00 am
The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 22 May 2026 to review a range of financial and governance matters. Key discussions were scheduled to include the council's external audit plans for both the main council and the pension fund, the annual governance statement, and the chief internal auditor's annual report. The committee was also set to receive updates on council-owned companies and the broader audit sector.
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.
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 4.00 pm
The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss significant reforms to children's services, review Key Stage 4 education attainment, and explore enhanced collaboration with the Cornwall Youth Council. Key decisions included welcoming progress on the Families First Partnership reforms, acknowledging areas of strength and development in Key Stage 4 education, and agreeing to foster closer working relationships with the Cornwall Youth Council.
Decisions from Meetings
107 decisions · Page 1 of 22
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
- 24
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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