Louis Gardner - Councillor for Cornwall

Louis Gardner

 Conservative & Independent Conservative Aligned

Email: cllr.louis.gardner@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Cornwall Council Chief Officers Employment Committee Cornwall Growth Board Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board Strategic Planning Committee Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Central Sub-Area Planning Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Cornwall Council

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.

April 15, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 10th March, 2025 10.00 am

March 10, 2025
Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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

March 04, 2025
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 11.00 am

February 27, 2025
Cornwall Council

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

February 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

140 decisions · Page 5 of 28

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

Independent Board Member - Re-appointment

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

...to re-appoint Geoff Wilson (Harbour Operations) as an Independent voting Member of the Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term.

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

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

Declarations of Interest

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

...to approve the recommendations regarding the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators – Application Fees, following Councillor Towill's declaration of a pecuniary interest and temporary departure from the room during the debate.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 140