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

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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled Cabinet meeting for Cornwall Council on 17 December 2025. The Cabinet is expected to discuss the council's draft budget, council homes, the Langarth Garden Village, the Resources and Waste strategy, the Marine Nature Recovery Framework, the Carers Strategy, the Corporate Parenting Strategy and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The meeting will be held at County Hall in Truro.

December 17, 2025
Cornwall Growth Board Chairman

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

The Cornwall Growth Board approved recommendations to adopt the Defence Sector Addendum to the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Plan 2024-35, and to set up a working group to explore the development of a Cornwall International Strategy, as well as endorsing Global Cornish as the Cornwall Diaspora Strategy. The board also agreed to develop an options paper to explore setting up Global Cornish as an entity external to Cornwall Council.

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 scheduled to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held behind closed doors, with the press and public excluded.

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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Public Questions

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to proceed with its own inquiry into the airport's future, as previously agreed, but clarified that this inquiry would not cover prior consultancy work and that the committee lacked the power to instigate a public inquiry as requested.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 17 July 2024

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on July 17, 2024, as a correct record, to be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Airport Strategic Review (Part 1)

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to maximise the economic impact of Cornwall Airport Newquay while minimising the financial burden on taxpayers and attracting investment, the Cabinet welcomed future investment, expressed concerns about the negotiation process, decided against deferring any final decision, and agreed that any proposed deal will be brought back to the Committee for scrutiny, also establishing a task and finish group to explore lessons from other airports and options to maximise the airport's success within Cornwall Council's control and ownership.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...that there were no declarations of interest to report.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Members

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to request a written response from the Cabinet Member, to be provided to Cllr Frost and the Committee, clarifying the reasons for cancelling monthly bus passes and its impact on Cornish taxpayers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 295