Leigh Frost -  for Cornwall

Leigh Frost

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

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

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: 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) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) 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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Friday, 13th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Health & Wellbeing Board Chairman

Extraordinary Meeting, Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.00 am

A draft five-year plan for the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) is set to be reviewed, with a focus on how it aligns with the local Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for public questions relating to the agenda.

February 03, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board Chairman

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board was scheduled to discuss the performance and commissioning of the Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Programme. The meeting was also set to consider funding decisions for the programme, with a portion of the agenda being held in private to discuss exempt information.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to address several key decisions across various council portfolios. Discussions were planned regarding financial arrangements for Celtic Sea Power Limited, the formalisation of aftercare services for individuals under the Mental Health Act 1983, and a strategy to mitigate environmental impacts in the River Camel catchment. Additionally, decisions were scheduled concerning the release of vacant Housing Revenue Account properties and the investment plan for the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.

January 28, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Growth Board Chairman

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Outcome of the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to help Cornwall Airport Newquay reach its full potential and drive economic growth, the committee approved proposals from the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group, recommended these proposals to the Cabinet for consideration after the May elections, and urged scrutiny of Project Corduroy's time and cost.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

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

Questions from the Public

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

...to address six questions submitted by members of the public on topics ranging from traffic conditions and bus services to parking orders and integrated transport, with written replies to be provided and potential supplementary questions to be addressed in writing as well.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

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

...to address questions from members to members of the Cabinet, several councillors agreed to provide written responses or arrange meetings regarding issues such as superfast broadband, farm estate maintenance, the Good Growth Fund, adult education center closures, increased housing numbers, surf school parking fees, and the loss of agricultural land to solar farms.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 295