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.
18 meetings · Page 2 of 4
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss the 2025 Final Actuarial Valuation Report, the Cornwall Pension Fund Business Plan for 2026-2029, and updates on investments, benefits, and governance. The meeting also included an update from Brunel Pension Partnership.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and policy matters, alongside public questions. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the Council Priorities Plan for 2026-2030, the Housing and Revenue Account Business Plan and rent setting for 2026-27, and the Comprehensive Spending Review Budget Proposals for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also included a review of licensing fees and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of important matters, including the allocation of seats to political groups, the designation of a Section 151 Officer, and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee regarding council procedure rules and the use of terminology. The meeting also included several motions proposed by councillors on topics such as trial by jury, support for local businesses, and NHS dentistry. Additionally, public questions were scheduled to be addressed, covering issues from road closures to airport management.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
75 decisions · Page 1 of 15
Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council received six questions, approved recommendations to send written replies to the questioners, and allocated thirty minutes for questions and supplementary questions from members and the public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 75