Roger Tarrant -  for Cornwall

Roger Tarrant

Reform UK Deputy Group Leader - Reform UK

Email: cllr.roger.tarrant@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor, Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chairman) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Committee Member

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to consider planning applications for a wood and waste recycling facility near Camborne, a care home in Truro, and extra care apartments in Bodmin. The committee will also note recent planning appeal decisions.

December 18, 2025
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and receive updates on financial and performance matters. The agenda included the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-27 and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Councillors were also expected to have the opportunity to ask questions of cabinet members.

December 02, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chairman

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy 2025-2030 and Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Cornwall Joint Strategic Commissioning Strategy 2025–2030 and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025–2028, which aim to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through inclusive, co-produced, and accountable action across education, health, and care sectors.

Recommendations Approved

Cabinet Priorities and impact/response to the Government's reforms, including a Cornwall Council Comprehensive Spending Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...to endorse high-level priorities, acknowledge government reforms' impact, approve a Comprehensive Spending Review approach, and delegate authority for responding to government consultations on funding and council tax.

Recommendations Approved

Publication of tenders for Care Homes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...to approve the publication of tenders for the Care Homes Development Framework and the Care Homes Care Services Framework, as well as the Business Case for the Care Home Purchasing Agreement, delegating authority for awarding contracts to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Publication of tenders for Extra Care

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...the publication of tenders for both an Extra Care Development Framework and an Extra Care Services Framework was approved, delegating authority to the Strategic Director Safe and Caring Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, to award and enter into Framework Agreements with successful bidders.

Recommendations Approved

Newquay Airport

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall endorsed the future development strategy for Cornwall Airport Newquay, led by Cornwall Airport Limited, including closing 'Project Corduroy', allocating funds for implementation, reinstating a consultative forum, and creating a new masterplan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 123