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: 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.

76 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 11, 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 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the performance and commissioning of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Programme. Additionally, the Board will consider funding decisions related to the SPF programme, with some discussions likely to take place in private.

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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Independent Remuneration Panel: Review of Members' Allowances

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

...to approve a recruitment process for new members of the Independent Remuneration Panel and task the panel with reviewing and recommending changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2027-28 financial year onwards.

Recommendations Approved

Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 - Allocation of Substitutes

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

...to clarify the rules regarding substitute members attending committee meetings, Procedure Rule 4.2.2 was amended to specify that a member unable to attend can either arrange for a validated substitute or join remotely in a non-voting capacity, but not both, with the first to join the meeting being considered the formal participant.

Recommendations Approved

Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German

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

...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Article 21 - Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities

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

...the Cornwall Council of Cornwall decided to implement proposed changes to Article 21 regarding governance arrangements of council-owned entities, including revisions to the protocol, officer and member board service confirmation, a glossary of terms, scrutiny role clarification, and a governance review, while delegating authority to the Head of Commercial Assurance for minor protocol amendments.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Council Says No to Mandatory Digital ID: Proposer: Councillor Donnithorne; Seconder: Councillor Creek

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

...to express its strong opposition to the government's plans for mandatory digital ID, the Council mandated the Leader to write to the Home Secretary condemning the proposal.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 295