Paul Ashton
Email: cllr.paul.ashton@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Standards Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Standards Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 05 February 2026 to review a range of reports concerning complaints and ethical standards. The meeting agenda includes discussions on organisational and ethical standards complaints, as well as the proposed approval of the council's Whistleblowing Policy.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss several key financial and strategic documents. These included the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, the Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and the Capital and Investment Strategy. The committee was also set to review the annual Statutory Public Sector Equality Duty Return for 2026.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 16th January, 2026 1.30 pm
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board met on Friday 16 January 2026 to discuss a range of strategic issues, including the Local Area Energy Plan, the creation of Cornwall's Good Food Cycle, and the refresh of the Safer Cornwall Plan. The Board was also scheduled to consider changes to its own terms of reference and receive an update on the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group's strategic activities.
The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.
Decisions from Meetings
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Cornwall Council's climate and nature response
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025
...that the Cabinet of Cornwall adopted revised climate and nature ambitions and targets, directed officers to develop delivery plans, urged the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board to implement system-level delivery mechanisms, and requested the Leader to advocate for necessary powers and funding from the Secretaries of State.
Recommendations approved
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
Council Performance Report 2025/26 (Q2)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025
... the Council Performance Report for Quarter 2 of 2025/26 was acknowledged and considered, budget virements were approved, movements in reserves were noted, the Treasury Management update report was noted, and in-year financial recovery actions were agreed for implementation.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 129