- Councillor for Cornwall

Liberal Democrat Leader of the Council & Group Leader - Liberal Democrat Group

Email: cllr.leigh.frost@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board (Chair) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Chairman) Health & Wellbeing Board (Chairman) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee Cornwall Growth Board (Chairman) Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board (Chairman) Individual Decision Days (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Chairman)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 17, 2025
Cornwall Growth Board Chairman

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cornwall Growth Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11th December, 2025 to discuss the Cornwall International Strategy and the Global Cornish Diaspora project, and to review Cornwall's contribution to the defence sector, in light of the UK Industrial Strategy. The meeting will also include a review of the minutes from the meeting held on 9 October 2025.

December 11, 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee Chairman

Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am

The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also expected to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held with the press and public excluded due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

December 05, 2025
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including transport infrastructure, housing, and local development plans. Key items on the agenda included the Mid Cornwall Metro project, the disposal of modular housing units, and the adoption of neighbourhood development plans for Torpoint and Redruth. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss a new lease for Cornwall Airport Newquay and a capital grant for the Truro Sports Hub.

December 03, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Council Business and Financial Plans 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...that the Council Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan proposals for 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26 were approved, including a net General Fund Budget for 2025/26 of £840.190m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99%, and various strategies related to treasury management, capital investment, and council tax premiums on empty homes.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2025-26

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and budget for 2025/26, including rent increases for social and affordable tenants, shared ownership properties, and garage rents, as well as increased service charges and delegated authority to Cornwall Housing Limited for tenant consultation on new services.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 21 January 2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 21, 2025, with a minor addition regarding Member oversight of the process in Minute Ref CC/585.

Recommendations Approved

Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...that the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028, designed to reduce crime and improve quality of life in Cornwall, focused on supporting the most vulnerable people and places, was approved for implementation starting April 1, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Allocation of Seats

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the allocation of seats to political groups on council committees, as detailed in Appendix 1, to maintain political proportionality following a change in group membership.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 243