Mark Burnett -  for Cornwall

Mark Burnett

 Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.mark.burnett@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Audit Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Vice-Chairman) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Substitutes) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Cornwall Councillor) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pensions Committee Vice-Chairman

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to discuss several key items, including the draft Funding Strategy Statement, updates on the Cornwall Pension Fund's business, an update from the Brunel Pension Partnership, and an actuarial valuation.

December 10, 2025
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and scrutinise the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for questions from both the public and committee members.

December 02, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.

November 26, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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

The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.

November 25, 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee Substitutes

Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 21st November, 2025 11.30 am

The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council met on 21 November 2025. The meeting's agenda included discussion around the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer, and a resolution to exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

November 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 July 2025

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...that the minutes of the meeting of Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 July 2025 were approved as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...recommendations related to public questions, including one regarding the resignation of the Council's Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer, were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Council Performance Report – Q1 2025/26

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...the Committee determined whether any further actions were required by it or other relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committees regarding specific performance concerns identified in the first Council Performance Report for 2025/26, which covered performance, risks, and projects from April to June 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Governance Arrangements and Protocol for Council Owned Entities (Review of Article 21)

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...the committee considered proposed changes to Article 21 and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities, referring comments to the Constitution and Governance Committee for further consideration and recommending a review of the Governance Arrangements within 12 to 18 months of a decision by Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Digital Inclusion Strategy Refresh

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...the Committee considered the CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025–2030, provided feedback to the Cabinet for consideration before formal approval, considered exploring aspects of the Strategy in more detail, and encouraged the Executive to hold a summit on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 88