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 24 of 46
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
Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Cornwall's Health Priorities: Proposer: Cllr Chopak; Seconder: Cllr Creek
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to express disappointment over a national decision impacting Cornwall's health sovereignty, resolve to engage constructively with national bodies to secure dedicated leadership representation, transparent funding, and a strong local voice, and task committees with monitoring the transition and collaborating with other councils to protect Cornwall's health interests.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address questions from members of the cabinet regarding public transport to Derriford, the Pentewan Bridge, out-of-court settlements, bunting costs, community area partnerships, EV charging points, environmental health impacts of seagulls, use of EV charging points, and wheelchair accessibility on buses.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 229