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.
82 meetings · Page 5 of 17
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.
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.
Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's performance, asset management strategy, and work programme for the coming year. The committee was also expected to receive updates from various cabinet members and consider questions from the public.
Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
257 decisions · Page 1 of 52
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
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
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
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
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 82
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 257