Martyn Alvey
Email: cllr.martyn.alvey@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
107 meetings · Page 5 of 22
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.
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.
Cornwall Harbours Board - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cornwall Harbours Board meeting scheduled for 15 January 2026 was set to review maritime activity and financial performance across the county's harbours. Discussions were planned to cover operational reports from September to December 2025, alongside a detailed budget monitor for April to November 2025.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on transport and environment and climate change portfolios. A key item on the agenda was the governance and contract arrangements for local bus services in 2028, including the franchising and bus reform pilot.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss planning applications. The committee resolved to grant delegated authority for the approval of a community convenience store in St Agnes, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement. They also noted the Appeals Report.
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: 107
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 316