Martyn Alvey - for Cornwall

Martyn Alvey

Conservative Deputy Group Leader - Conservative Group

Email: cllr.martyn.alvey@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Standards Committee Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (  Substitutes ) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Strategic Planning Committee Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Cornwall Harbours Board (  Vice-Chairman ) Constitution and Governance Committee (  Substitutes ) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chief Officers Employment Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (  Substitutes ) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Cornwall Council Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (  Substitutes ) Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (  Substitutes ) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (  Substitutes ) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (  Substitutes ) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (  Substitutes ) Strategic Planning Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

105 meetings · Page 4 of 21

Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and policy matters, alongside public questions. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the Council Priorities Plan for 2026-2030, the Housing and Revenue Account Business Plan and rent setting for 2026-27, and the Comprehensive Spending Review Budget Proposals for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also included a review of licensing fees and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27.

February 24, 2026, 10:30 am
Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 and deferred a decision on a proposed solar farm near Marazion pending a site inspection. The committee also noted a list of appeal decisions and appeals lodged.

February 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Cornwall Councillor

Cabinet - Friday, 13 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Cornwall Council met on Friday 13 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters, including the Council's performance, budget proposals, housing plans, and air services. Key decisions included the approval of the Council Priorities Plan 2026-2030, a significant increase in Council Tax, and a new Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.

February 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Standards Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss organisational and ethical complaints, and to approve an updated Whistleblowing Policy. The committee noted the Organisational Complaints Report and the Ethical Standards Complaints Report, and approved the revised Whistleblowing Policy.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of important matters, including the allocation of seats to political groups, the designation of a Section 151 Officer, and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee regarding council procedure rules and the use of terminology. The meeting also included several motions proposed by councillors on topics such as trial by jury, support for local businesses, and NHS dentistry. Additionally, public questions were scheduled to be addressed, covering issues from road closures to airport management.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

316 decisions · Page 1 of 64

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

Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon

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

...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 105

Average per Month: 3.9

Decisions Recorded: 316