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 15 of 22
State of Cornwall in the National Context
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to circulate a copy of the Leader's speech regarding the State of Cornwall in the National Context to all Members, approving the recommendations made within it.
Recommendations Approved
Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the Audit Committee Annual Report for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2025 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.
Recommendations Approved
Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 108