Rob Heslington
Email: cllr.rob.heslington@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 3 of 7
Appeals Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 10.00 am
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 02 March 2026 to consider two planning applications. The committee granted delegated approval for a development in St Ives, subject to conditions and the application not being called in by the Secretary of State. For a proposed local needs dwelling in Coverack, the committee resolved to grant delegated powers to approve the application, subject to conditions, the completion of an affordability questionnaire, and an extension of time to agree a Section 106 agreement.
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.
Appeals Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted delegated authority to approve an application for 30 dwellings in Mabe Burnthouse, subject to a deed of modification, and also granted outline planning permission for up to 140 dwellings in Penzance, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement. Additionally, the committee approved the demolition and construction of a replacement dwelling in Pendeen, and granted delegated authority to approve the use of an existing annexe as an independent home in Sancreed, subject to conditions.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 1 of 15
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
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
Northern Ireland Veterans: Proposer: Cllr Alvey: Seconder: Cllr Cador
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to request the Leader to write to relevant Secretaries of State and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) to address the health and wellbeing concerns of Northern Ireland veterans regarding potential prosecution under revised NI Legacy legislation for actions during 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007).
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
Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 74 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.