Richard Barker
Email: cllr.richard.barker@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
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.
Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am
The agenda for the Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council included discussion of a draft funding strategy statement, a business update, and an update from the Brunel Pension Partnership[^2]. There was also a section of the meeting from which the press and public were excluded.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
75 decisions · Page 10 of 15
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2025 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.
Recommendations Approved
Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.
Recommendations Approved
Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 75