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.
98 meetings · Page 2 of 20
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 21 April 2026, was set to address a range of public concerns, including the use of glyphosate for public realm weed treatment and access to secondary school transport for children in Mevagissey. The meeting agenda also included discussions on the allocation of seats on council committees, the proposed Lighterage Quay Bridge project, and reviews of the council's financial regulatory framework and member-officer relations.
Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to review and update several key council protocols and frameworks. Decisions made included recommending changes to the Financial Regulatory Framework, the Code of Practice on Land and Property Transactions, and the Protocol for Member/Officer Relations, alongside approving the Annual Member Development Plan and a change to a parish council's name.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee was scheduled to consider applications for the conversion of a Methodist church into offices and for the erection of affordable housing. Discussions were also planned regarding listed building consent for the church conversion and permission in principle for the housing development.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss its improvement plan, budget, and annual report. The meeting agenda also included a review of the previous meeting's minutes and an opportunity for public questions.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including a corporate peer challenge, local plan updates, business plans for council-owned companies, and the council's investment and budget proposals. The meeting also covered plans for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and proposed changes to off-street parking.
Decisions from Meetings
255 decisions · Page 1 of 51
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: 98
Average per Month: 3.6
Decisions Recorded: 255 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.