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 8 of 34

Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators – Application Fees, following Councillor Towill's declaration of a pecuniary interest and temporary departure from the room during the debate.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2025-26

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and budget for 2025/26, including rent increases for social and affordable tenants, shared ownership properties, and garage rents, as well as increased service charges and delegated authority to Cornwall Housing Limited for tenant consultation on new services.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to address questions from members to members of the Cabinet, several councillors agreed to provide written responses or arrange meetings regarding issues such as superfast broadband, farm estate maintenance, the Good Growth Fund, adult education center closures, increased housing numbers, surf school parking fees, and the loss of agricultural land to solar farms.

Recommendations Approved

Public Sector Equality Duty Return (Annual Review) 2025 and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-26

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

...to approve both the Council's 2025 Public Sector Equality Duty Return and the refreshed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2026.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2024-2025

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

...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and budget for 2025/26, authorize rent increases for various tenant types and garage rentals, delegate authority for grant applications and property acquisitions, and delegate authority to Cornwall Housing Limited to consult with tenants regarding new services funded through service charges.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 170