Richard Williams-Pears - Councillor for Cornwall

Richard Williams-Pears

 Conservative & Independent Conservative Aligned

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

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Council Audit Committee Cabinet Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cornwall Council

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.

April 15, 2025
Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Friday, 11th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council met on 11 April 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a new lay member, the external auditor's plan, the annual governance statement, and the internal audit plan for the upcoming year. The meeting also included a review of the committee's effectiveness and reports from the chief internal auditor.

April 11, 2025
Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am

February 25, 2025
Audit Committee

Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am

February 21, 2025
Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am

January 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

95 decisions · Page 7 of 19

Exclusion of the Press and Public

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

External Auditor's Annual Report

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to review the External Auditor's Report 2023/24, including management responses, and make any necessary observations, comments, and requests for clarification.

Recommendations Approved

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

2023-24 Information Governance Compliance Report

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025

...to take assurance from the 2023-24 Information Governance Compliance Report update and comments, following consideration, clarifications, and further information from officers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 95