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 6 of 26
Audit Progress Update Report
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 14, 2025
...to review the External Auditor’s Progress Report and Sectoral Update for Cornwall Council, as set out at Appendix 1, and make such observations, comments and requests for clarification as may be required.
Recommendations Approved
Council Owned Entities Annual Shareholder and Member Reports 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 14, 2025
... the Audit Committee of Cornwall decided to receive the 2024-25 Annual Shareholder/Member Reports for Corserv Ltd, Cornwall Housing Ltd, Treveth Property Holdings LLP, LGV Property Holdings LLP and Celtic Sea Power Ltd and provide comment to inform the Shareholder/Owner Representatives prior to their final approval on behalf of the council as shareholder/owner, and to work with officers and Council Owned Entity representatives to ensure requests for additional information is clear, concise and consistent in its reporting and presentation for future years.
Recommendations Approved
Exemptions from Contract Procedure Rules
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 14, 2025
...to congratulate officers on their work regarding exemptions from contract procedure rules and to note the value of exemptions approved during 2025/26 to date, as well as the processes in place for their assessment, approval, monitoring, and reporting.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Pension Fund Audit FIndings Report 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 14, 2025
... the Audit Committee noted the Cornwall Pension Fund Audit Findings Report for 2024/25 and requested clarifications or further information from Grant Thornton or Council Officers, as required.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Interim Auditor's Annual Report for 2024/25
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 14th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 14, 2025
...to review the External Auditor’s Interim Annual Report for 2024/25 and make observations, comments, and requests for clarification as needed.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 129