Kevin Towill
Email: cllr.kevin.towill@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss a range of topics, including the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership Programme review, and the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Capital Replacement Programme for 2025-26. The committee also undertook a mid-year review of its work programme.
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'.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Newquay Airport development strategy, review the Cormac Small Highways Scheme, and conduct a mid-year review of the committee's work programme. The committee acknowledged the progress on the Newquay Airport Development Strategy and recommended a highways-specific value for money review of the council's Highways Service, including delivery by Cormac. They also endorsed the continuation of the 20mph roll out across Cornwall at a prior meeting on 7 October 2025[^1].
Decisions from Meetings
194 decisions · Page 34 of 39
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...to address questions from the public, five received questions will receive written replies, Councillor Monk will provide a written response regarding housing quality standards, and Councillor Donnithorne will provide a written reply regarding bus service improvements, contingent on receiving a supplementary question via email.
Recommendations Approved
Designation of S151 Officer
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...to designate Alice Gunn as the Council's Section 151 Officer, effective from the start of her employment on January 1, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Reinstate the Community Led Housing Early-Stage Feasibility Fund: Proposer: Councillor German; Seconder: Councillor Magowan
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...to reinstate the Community Led Housing Early-Stage Feasibility Fund, allocating £208,000 from the General Fund Reserve for this purpose, despite concerns raised about the impact on the Council's overall reserve levels.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendations from Cornwall Harbours Board
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Budget for Financial Year 2025-2026
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...the council approved the 2025/2026 budgets for the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service, encompassing various ports and harbours including Bude, Newquay, Penzance, and Truro, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the original report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 194