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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Audit Committee - Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10.00 am
The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 22 May 2026 to review a range of financial and governance matters. Key discussions were scheduled to include the council's external audit plans for both the main council and the pension fund, the annual governance statement, and the chief internal auditor's annual report. The committee was also set to receive updates on council-owned companies and the broader audit sector.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 21 April 2026 was set to address a range of significant issues, including the allocation of council seats, a proposed bridge project in Truro, and several motions concerning public services and council policies. The meeting's agenda also included time for public questions and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key topics included the council's overall performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed 'Belonging in Cornwall' strategy for a fair and inclusive Cornwall, and the business plans for council-owned entities. The committee also reviewed the council's stewardship of resources and considered proposals for a Single Foundation Strategic Authority designation.
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss the Cornwall Pension Fund's financial performance, future plans, and governance. Key agenda items included the 2025 Final Actuarial Valuation Report, the Cornwall Pension Fund Business Plan for 2026-2029, and updates on investments, benefits administration, governance, and the Brunel Pension Partnership.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 03 March 2026 was set to discuss the Cornwall Road Safety Strategy and proposed changes to the Off-Street Parking Order. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates from Cabinet Members on their respective portfolios.
Decisions from Meetings
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Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 4 November 2025
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Use of 'Chairman'
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
...the term "Chairman" be replaced with "Chair" in the Council's Constitution, with a note clarifying that "Chairman" will be interpreted as "Chair" for equality and diversity purposes except where legally required, and that a review of the Local Government Act 1972 will be undertaken regarding the term "Chairman."
Recommendations Approved
Review of Council Procedure Rule 12 - Motions on Notice
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026
...Council Procedure Rule 12.4 be amended to allow more motions to be debated at Council meetings, with such motions being advisory and not binding on the Cabinet or relevant committees, and Council Procedure Rule 12.5 be amended to require a report back within six months on advisory motions.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 October 2025
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025
...they approved the minutes from their meeting held on 22 October 2025 as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman, and made several recommendations to the Cabinet regarding Council priorities, social housing, food and energy security, emergency services, sewage pollution, tourism, corporate parenting, SEND issues, and financial assumptions, including a recommendation to reduce the council tax increase for 2026/27 to align with CPI.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 37
- Average per month
- 2.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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