Philip Desmonde
Email: cllr.philip.desmonde@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am
Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 10.00 am
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 3rd March, 2025 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 8 of 22
Chairman's Announcements
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to record congratulations to the Audit and Electoral Services Team for their successful use of the apprenticeship scheme and staff retention, with specific recognition for Vicky Tredrea-Ferguson's achievements.
Recommendations Approved
Risk Update Report
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to take assurance from the latest risk position regarding the Council's strategic risks, acknowledge the Council Directors Team's consideration of significant risks, and request the Chief Operating Officer to reverse the risk reduction related to global economic shocks.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding Declarations of Interest.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Council Procedure Rules
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to amend Council Procedure Rules regarding extraordinary meetings, motions to remove the Cabinet Leader, motions on notice, and public questions, while referring the allocation of substitutes rule back to committee for further consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Critical A30 Safety Upgrade at Plusha Junction Accident Blackspot: Proposer: Councillor Parsons; Seconder: Councillor Paynter
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to refer the motion for a critical A30 safety upgrade at Plusha Junction to the Cabinet due to significant financial implications and the Cabinet's responsibility for the subject matter.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 108