Laurie Magowan -  for Cornwall

Laurie Magowan

Labour & Cooperative Party Deputy Group Leader - Labour and Co-operative Group

Email: cllr.laurie.magowan@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit Committee (Chair) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Committee Member) Individual Decision Days (Cornwall Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Committee Member

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Audit Committee Chair

The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.

November 25, 2025
Audit Committee Chair

Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Audit Committee meeting of Cornwall Council on 14 November 2025. The committee was expected to discuss annual reports from council-owned entities, an external audit report, an update on audit progress, and the Cornwall Pension Fund Audit Findings Report 2024-25. Members were also scheduled to review exemptions from contract procedure rules.

November 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

296 decisions · Page 37 of 60

Risk Update Report

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to take assurance from the latest risk position regarding the Council's strategic risks, acknowledge the Council Directors Team's consideration of significant risks, and request the Chief Operating Officer to reverse the risk reduction related to global economic shocks.

Recommendations Approved

Chairman's Announcements

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to record congratulations to the Audit and Electoral Services Team for their successful use of the apprenticeship scheme and staff retention, with specific recognition for Vicky Tredrea-Ferguson's achievements.

Recommendations Approved

External Auditor's Annual Report

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to review the External Auditor's Report 2023/24, including management responses, and make any necessary observations, comments, and requests for clarification.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of the Press and Public

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Business that the Chairman Considers to be of Urgency

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations related to any other business that the Chairman considered urgent, although the specific content of that business is not specified.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 296