Kate Ewert
Email: cllr.kate.ewert@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.
Decisions from Meetings
229 decisions · Page 13 of 46
Minutes of the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 July 2025
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting of the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 July 2025 were correctly recorded and would be signed by the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Public Questions
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to approve recommendations related to public questions, specifically including a request to review the Home To School Travel Assistance Policy regarding designated school areas for children from Mevagissey.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Feedback Report
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to note the compliments, comments, and complaints report for 2024/2025, including comments and actions outlined in the minutes, and to monitor and record complaints from private law firms, identify themes in upheld LGSCO education complaints, and determine if any further actions are required regarding the report.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of the United Convention Rights of a Child (UNCRC)
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to recommend to Cabinet the formal adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC) and its optional protocol number 2, prohibiting child prostitution, child pornography, and the sale of children into slavery.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report - Child Poverty
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to support the Director of Public Health's strategies, priorities, and actions proposed in the 2025/2026 Annual Report on child poverty and consider embedding them in future work programs, while also thanking officers and Cabinet for their work and improvements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 229