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
129 decisions · Page 5 of 26
Welcome, Apologies for Absence, Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 21st November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Safer Cornwall Plan refresh
From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 21st November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Pretty Poverty Report and Updated Index of Multiple Deprivation
From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 21st November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 21, 2025
... the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board requested the Executive Group to further examine the 2025 IMD and Pretty Poverty Report and propose collective action recommendations, while also considering the establishment of a standing advisory group of data and insight experts.
Recommendations Approved
Notes of the meeting held on 5 September 2025
From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 21st November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group Strategic Update
From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 21st November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 21, 2025
...the recommendations from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group regarding the Safer Cornwall Plan refresh, the adoption and support of the Nature Recovery Strategy and Marine Nature Recovery Framework, and the endorsement of the Digital Inclusion Strategy were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 129