Mike Thomas -  for Cornwall

Mike Thomas

Independent

Email: cllr.mike.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Chairman) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Substitutes) Constitution and Governance Committee (Substitutes, Committee Member) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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West Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider several planning applications. Key items include a proposal for 140 new dwellings near Penzance and a Section 73 application for 30 dwellings in Mabe Burnthouse. The committee will also review a report on planning appeal decisions.

February 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss several key financial and strategic documents. These included the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, the Corporate Asset Management Strategy, the Capital and Investment Strategy, and the annual review of the Statutory Public Sector Equality Duty Return. The committee was also set to receive updates from Cabinet Members on their respective portfolios.

January 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Substitutes

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The meeting's agenda also included an opportunity for public questions and a review of previous minutes.

January 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

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.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Committee Work Programme

From: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 20, 2024

...to approve the updated Committee Work Programme and delegate amendments to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Senior Responsible Officer, and Democratic Services Lead.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Member on their updates

From: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 20, 2024

...to circulate a briefing paper on continence products and school nursing.

Recommendations Approved

Progress of SEND Transformation

From: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 20, 2024

...to welcome the progress of the SEND Transformation Plan, endorse continued funding for fixed-term roles, recommend the importance of early intervention, commend SEND Transformation Improvement, and arrange for committee members to attend a parent/carer meeting, meet the new officer supporting the SEND Communication Strategy, and receive trauma-informed training.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 20, 2024

...to approve the recommendations and noted that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18 September 2024 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 18 mis Gwynngala 2024

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 18 September 2024 were correctly recorded and should be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 84

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 257