Karen La Borde
Email: cllr.karen.laborde@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.
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.
The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.
Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman
be replaced with Chair
throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 12 of 22
Trial Parking Tariff Adjustment - Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park: Proposer: Cllr O'Connor; Seconder: Cllr R Parsonage
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to take next steps, a meeting will be organized with the Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, the proposer and seconder of the motion for a trial parking tariff adjustment at the Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park, and the Chairman of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council agreed to send written replies to the questioners and to conduct an economic assessment regarding the risks and opportunities associated with further devolution powers in preparation for potential Fifth Nation status, sharing the assessment with business leaders.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 22 July 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...that the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 22 July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...that Councillors Rowse and Frank declared pecuniary interests in Agenda Item 8.3, Working to End the Sewage Scandal,
and subsequently left the meeting during its debate.
Recommendations Approved
Co-Option of Healthwatch Cornwall Representative to Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to strengthen public input, a named Healthwatch Cornwall representative (with one unnamed substitute) was approved as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 108