Richard Barker -  for Cornwall

Richard Barker

Reform UK

Email: cllr.richard.barker@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member)

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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 Committee Member

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.

January 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Audit Committee Committee Member

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.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Pensions Committee Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Annual Report 2024-25

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...the Annual Report of the Standards Committee for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to address questions from the public, the council agreed to send written replies to the questioners and to conduct an economic assessment regarding the risks and opportunities associated with further devolution powers in preparation for potential Fifth Nation status, sharing the assessment with business leaders.

Recommendations Approved

Safeguarding Cornwall Council's Farms Estate: Proposer: Cllr Parsons; Seconder: Cllr Ball

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to address a motion regarding safeguarding Cornwall Council's farms estate, the Chairman referred the motion to the Cabinet, and a meeting was scheduled with relevant parties to discuss next steps.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Audit Committee Lay Member

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to appoint Elizabeth Seale as a non-voting Independent Lay Member of the Audit Committee for an initial four-year term, with a potential two-year extension subject to Council confirmation.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to address questions from members, various councillors and officers were assigned to provide written responses, initiate dialogue, arrange meetings, and ensure local member engagement on topics including a memorial for Anne Glanville, the A39 Link Road, County Hall usage, the Economic Forum Chairman's contract, Section 106 and Right to Buy, the Farms Estate, housing targets, and accessibility issues.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 12

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 75