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) Constitution and Governance 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) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council convened to address several key areas, including budget management, the SACRE action plan, and the annual cycle of assessment, planning, execution, and review. Updates on the Agreed Syllabus Conference and membership were also on the agenda. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Grenville Room, County Hall, Truro.

September 11, 2025
West Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 18th August, 2025 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 18 August 2025, and refused an application for the construction of four dwellinghouses in Redruth, while granting delegated authority for approval of a self-build single storey dwelling in St Day, subject to conditions. The committee also noted a list of planning appeal decisions.

August 18, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting for 22 July 2025, to discuss a range of topics from public questions to motions regarding devolution, health priorities, and environmental concerns. Also on the agenda was the Audit Committee Annual Report, re-appointment of a Harbours Board member, and the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy.

July 22, 2025
West Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on 21 July 2025, and approved the demolition of a dwelling in Hayle, and the conversion of farm buildings in Redruth, while also delegating authority to the Chief Planning Officer for both. They also deferred a decision on the construction of houses in Redruth pending a site inspection, and refused permission in principle for a housing scheme in Helston.

July 21, 2025
Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

July 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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General Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, including integrated commissioning of home-based intermediate care with the Council taking the lead commissioning role for specified service areas, and delegated procurement and contract award decisions to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 24 September 2025 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 24 mis Gwynngala 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the approach to developing the Financial Strategy, taking into account the local government finance context and feedback from the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

CornwALL Connected - Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030' was approved, along with scheduling a summit to focus on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity in Cornwall.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

... that the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 document be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.

For Determination

Leader's Announcements / Deklaryansow an Hembrenkyas

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...to ensure continued connectivity between Newquay and Gatwick, an interim provider was secured to maintain daily flights starting November 23, 2025, increasing to twice daily in mid-February 2026, while also participating in national schemes related to health, employment, and bus services, and advocating for Cornwall's interests on a national stage.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 238