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.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am
The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held behind closed doors, with the press and public excluded.
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and receive updates on financial and performance matters. The agenda included the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-27 and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Councillors were also expected to have the opportunity to ask questions of cabinet members.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.
Decisions from Meetings
87 decisions · Page 15 of 18
Election of Vice Chairman
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to elect Cllr Mustoe as Vice Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 Elected Member Engagement
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations as set out in the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 Elected Member Engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Any Other Business that the Chairman Considers to be of Urgency
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to express thanks to the Strategic Director Neighbourhoods for their service and support, and to approve the recommendations presented.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 87