Rory Gow
Email: cllr.rory.gow@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am
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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the mid-year review of the committee's work programme, an update on the framework for the Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services (ILACS), and the SEND Strategic Plan (formerly the SEND Transformation Plan). The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and reports on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), exclusions and inclusion, and the Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Newquay Airport development strategy, review the Cormac Small Highways Scheme, and conduct a mid-year review of the committee's work programme. The committee acknowledged the progress on the Newquay Airport Development Strategy and recommended a highways-specific value for money review of the council's Highways Service, including delivery by Cormac. They also endorsed the continuation of the 20mph roll out across Cornwall at a prior meeting on 7 October 2025[^1].
Decisions from Meetings
115 decisions · Page 17 of 23
Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.
Recommendations Approved
Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.
Recommendations Approved
State of Cornwall in the National Context
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to circulate a copy of the Leader's speech regarding the State of Cornwall in the National Context to all Members, approving the recommendations made within it.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 115