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.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council convened to address key aspects of religious education and collective worship within the region's schools. The agenda included a review of the SACRE's budget, and consideration of an improvement plan aimed at enhancing religious education standards and community cohesion. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss membership and receive updates on the approved syllabus.
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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the mid-year review of the committee's work programme, an update on the framework for the Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services (ILACS), and the SEND Strategic Plan (formerly the SEND Transformation Plan). The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and reports on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), exclusions and inclusion, and the Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Cornwall Council Cabinet met to discuss the Council Performance Report for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, the Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30, and several strategies and commissioning plans. The cabinet approved the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 for public consultation, and also approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, and to commence a procurement process for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. They also formally adopted the 'Our Customer Philosophy 2025-2030' and the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030'.
Decisions from Meetings
206 decisions · Page 7 of 42
Individual Decision - Future management and asset release - Barwick and Furda Farms Estate, Tregony
From: Individual Decision Days - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025
...to declare part of Barwick Farm surplus to requirements and dispose of it on the open market, delegating authority to the Head of Property & Assets to determine the method and process of sale and negotiate detailed terms.
Recommendations Approved
Individual Decision - Ensuring that the Defence led Investment in Devonport creates opportunities for the people and communities of Cornwall
From: Individual Decision Days - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025
...the Leader of the Council was authorized to approve Cornwall Council entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and associated Information Sharing Agreement with Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, and Torbay Council to support the Defence Growth Deal and maximize benefits for Cornwall residents, with the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth delegated authority to negotiate and finalize the agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Individual Decision - Rationalisation and Release of Treneath Farmhouse, Liskeard
From: Individual Decision Days - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025
...to declare Treneath Farmhouse surplus to requirements and dispose of it on the open market, delegating authority to the Head of Property & Assets to confirm the disposal method, sale price, and terms and conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Council Principles, Values and Priorities 2026-2030
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am - October 22, 2025
...to recommend to Cabinet seven key priorities for the Council Principles, Values and Priorities 2026-2030, including increasing social housing, addressing food and energy security, prioritizing Blue Light integration, acting against sewage pollution, supporting the tourism sector, prioritizing corporate parenting, and addressing SEND issues.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am - October 22, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 206