Richard Williams-Pears
Email: cllr.richard.pears@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
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.
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