Kate Ewert
Group Leader - Labour and Co-operative Group
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting on Tuesday 24 February 2026 addressed a wide range of public questions and considered several significant policy and budget proposals. Key decisions included the approval of the lodging of a Transport Works Act Order application for the Lighterage Quay Bridge, the adoption of revised financial governance and member-officer relations protocols, and a request for Cabinet to pause the commencement of chemical weed treatment using glyphosate pending further public consultation.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The committee made recommendations to the Cabinet regarding future consultation processes and the review of financial principles.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
226 decisions · Page 1 of 46
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
Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 October 2025
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...they approved the minutes from their meeting held on 22 October 2025 as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman, and made several recommendations to the Cabinet regarding Council priorities, social housing, food and energy security, emergency services, sewage pollution, tourism, corporate parenting, SEND issues, and financial assumptions, including a recommendation to reduce the council tax increase for 2026/27 to align with CPI.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 49
- Average per month
- 2.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 226