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

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General Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care

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

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, including integrated commissioning of home-based intermediate care with the Council taking the lead commissioning role for specified service areas, and delegated procurement and contract award decisions to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities.

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

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 24 September 2025 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 24 mis Gwynngala 2025

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

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved 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

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

Leader's Announcements / Deklaryansow an Hembrenkyas

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

...to ensure continued connectivity between Newquay and Gatwick, an interim provider was secured to maintain daily flights starting November 23, 2025, increasing to twice daily in mid-February 2026, while also participating in national schemes related to health, employment, and bus services, and advocating for Cornwall's interests on a national stage.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 138