Mike Thomas
Email: cllr.mike.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
81 meetings · Page 1 of 17
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.
Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman
be replaced with Chair
throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.
Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am
The agenda for the Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council included discussion of a draft funding strategy statement, a business update, and an update from the Brunel Pension Partnership[^2]. There was also a section of the meeting from which the press and public were excluded.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.
Decisions from Meetings
257 decisions · Page 31 of 52
Housing Assistance Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to approve the Housing Assistance Policy outlined in appendix 1 of the report, endorse the reinvestment of relevant budgets, mandate a policy review every five years, and delegate authority to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to make minor policy changes, adjust financial assistance, and amend the action plan as needed.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Council Mission and Outcomes Report 2021-2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to endorse the Council Mission and Outcomes Report 2021-2025 and commend the contributions of members, officers, and partners in achieving the Council's aims over the past four years.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18 December 2024 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 18 mis Kevardhu 2024
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on December 18, 2024, as a correct record and authorize the Chairman's signature.
Recommendations Approved
Council Performance Report 2024/25 (Q3)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025
...to consider the third Council Performance Report for 2024/25, approve corrective actions, acknowledge the residents' survey results, approve virements and budget uplifts, approve a write-off, note reserve movements and budget uplifts approved by the Section 151 Officer, authorise the Section 151 Officer to approve the final outturn report, and recommend to Full Council that the capital programme be uplifted by £20.601m.
Recommendations approved
National Trust to Use Their Holiday Property Portfolio for Long Term Lets: Proposer: Councillor German; Seconder: Councillor Frank
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to write to the National Trust and other significant landowners in Cornwall, requesting they consider converting suitable holiday properties into long-term lets to address the housing crisis.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 81
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 257