Oliver Monk - Councillor for Cornwall

Oliver Monk

 Conservative & Independent Conservative Aligned  Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing

Email: cllr.oliver.monk@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Strategic Planning Committee Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board Cabinet Cornwall Council Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Cornwall Growth Board Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss planning applications for a solar farm, a residential development and an extra care apartment complex, as well as a list of appeals. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Trelawny Room, County Hall, Truro.

April 17, 2025
Cornwall Council

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.

April 15, 2025
Cornwall Growth Board

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 10.00 am

March 27, 2025
Cabinet

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 10.00 am

March 26, 2025
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 14th March, 2025 2.00 pm

March 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

170 decisions · Page 12 of 34

Critical A30 Safety Upgrade at Plusha Junction Accident Blackspot: Proposer: Councillor Parsons; Seconder: Councillor Paynter

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to refer the motion for a critical A30 safety upgrade at Plusha Junction to the Cabinet due to significant financial implications and the Cabinet's responsibility for the subject matter.

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

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to provide written responses and investigate issues raised by various councillors regarding superfast broadband rollout, icy weather provisions, the Spaceport contract, the waste contract, the Local Authority Housing Fund, and residents' parking in Truro.

Recommendations Approved

Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Councillor Cole; Seconder: Councillor La Broy

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...to reaffirm its commitment to seeking greater autonomy and a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall, rejecting cross-border combined authority deals and requesting a meeting with government ministers to discuss Cornwall's unique national identity and minority status.

Recommendations Approved

Audit Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025

...that the Chairman of the Audit Committee should not be selected from the administration.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 170