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.
34 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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 26 of 26
Mandatory Member Training
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...that the Code of Conduct for Members be amended to include that failure to complete mandatory training, as required by the Member Development Strategy, for at least one calendar month will be considered a breach of the Code, with certain exceptions for intervening circumstances, reasonable adjustments, or unavailability of training.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chairman
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...that Councillor Nolan would be elected Chairman of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 15 April 2025
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...the council approved the minutes of their meeting held on April 15, 2025, as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Leader's Announcements including the Leader's Appointments to the Cabinet and Allocation of Portfolios
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 129