Rowland O'Connor -  for Cornwall

Rowland O'Connor

Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group Group Leader of Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group

Email: cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Audit Committee (Vice-Chair, Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Constitution and Governance Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

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
Audit Committee Committee Member

The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Cornwall Councillor

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for retail developments, residential dwellings, and the refurbishment of a local club. The committee was also scheduled to review an appeals report.

November 17, 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

Decisions from Meetings

138 decisions · Page 10 of 28

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act - Annual Update

From: Audit Committee - Friday, 26th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 26, 2025

...to take assurance from the report that the use of powers granted to the Council under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) was conducted in accordance with the statue and guidance from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office.

Recommendations Approved

Council Performance Report 2025/26 (Q1)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall acknowledged and considered the Council Performance Report for 2025/26, Quarter 1, approved budget virements and uplifts, and noted movements in reserves and the Treasury Management update report.

Recommendations Approved

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025/2026 - Child Poverty

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall endorsed the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025/26 on child poverty and supported the strategic priorities and actions proposed to address it, embedding them into the Council's future work program.

Recommendations Approved

Specialist Residential Provision for Working Age Adults

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025

...approval was given to publish the Invitation to Tender for Specialist Residential Provision for Working Age Adults, and authority was delegated to award and enter into contracts with successful bidders.

Recommendations Approved

Framework for Developing the Financial Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025

...to approve the approach to developing the Financial Strategy, taking into account the local government finance context and feedback from the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 138