Rob Nolan -  for Cornwall

Rob Nolan

Liberal Democrat Chairman of the Council

Email: cllr.rob.nolan@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Licensing Act Sub Committee Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Council (Chairman) Strategic Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Individual Decision Days (Cornwall Councillor) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Licensing Act Committee Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Audit Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Committee Member)

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Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Individual Decision Days Cornwall Councillor

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including transport infrastructure, housing, and local development plans. Key items on the agenda included the Mid Cornwall Metro project, the disposal of modular housing units, and the adoption of neighbourhood development plans for Torpoint and Redruth. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss a new lease for Cornwall Airport Newquay and a capital grant for the Truro Sports Hub.

December 03, 2025
Cornwall Council Chairman

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

The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.

November 25, 2025
Cabinet Cornwall Councillor

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Council Cabinet met to discuss the Council Performance Report for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, the Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30, and several strategies and commissioning plans. The cabinet approved the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 for public consultation, and also approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, and to commence a procurement process for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. They also formally adopted the 'Our Customer Philosophy 2025-2030' and the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030'.

November 12, 2025
Constitution and Governance Committee Cornwall Councillor

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee met to discuss governance arrangements for council-owned entities, rules for substitute councillors, and the member development strategy. Councillors recommended changes to Article 21 - Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities to be implemented, and also recommended an amendment to Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 - Allocation of Substitutes. The committee decided to make no changes to the Member Development Strategy at this time.

November 04, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Councillor

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025, to discuss the council's principles, values and priorities for 2026-2030, and to review the key financial assumptions underpinning the Medium-Term Financial Plan 2026-30 and 2026/27 budget. The meeting was also scheduled to cover questions from the public, and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

October 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Council Procedure Rule 4.2.2 - Allocation of Substitutes

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to clarify the rules regarding substitute members attending committee meetings, Procedure Rule 4.2.2 was amended to specify that a member unable to attend can either arrange for a validated substitute or join remotely in a non-voting capacity, but not both, with the first to join the meeting being considered the formal participant.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Article 21 - Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the Cornwall Council of Cornwall decided to implement proposed changes to Article 21 regarding governance arrangements of council-owned entities, including revisions to the protocol, officer and member board service confirmation, a glossary of terms, scrutiny role clarification, and a governance review, while delegating authority to the Head of Commercial Assurance for minor protocol amendments.

Recommendations Approved

CornwALL Connected - Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030' was approved, along with scheduling a summit to focus on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity in Cornwall.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

... that the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 document be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 260