Rowland O'Connor
Email: cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
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.
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'.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss governance arrangements, digital inclusion, customer service and the council's performance.
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am
The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues affecting children and families in Cornwall, including child poverty, adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and home to school transport. The committee reviewed the Director of Public Health's annual report on child poverty and recommended that the Cabinet approve both the Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan, with an ambition to reach 100% compliance. They also discussed the progress of Curriculum Kernewek and home to school travel assistance.
Decisions from Meetings
123 decisions · Page 4 of 25
Digital Inclusion Strategy Refresh
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the Committee considered the CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025–2030, provided feedback to the Cabinet for consideration before formal approval, considered exploring aspects of the Strategy in more detail, and encouraged the Executive to hold a summit on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 July 2025
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting of Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 July 2025 were approved as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Governance Arrangements and Protocol for Council Owned Entities (Review of Article 21)
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the committee considered proposed changes to Article 21 and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities, referring comments to the Constitution and Governance Committee for further consideration and recommending a review of the Governance Arrangements within 12 to 18 months of a decision by Full Council.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report - Child Poverty
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to support the Director of Public Health's strategies, priorities, and actions proposed in the 2025/2026 Annual Report on child poverty and consider embedding them in future work programs, while also thanking officers and Cabinet for their work and improvements.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Feedback Report
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.00 am - October 01, 2025
...to note the compliments, comments, and complaints report for 2024/2025, including comments and actions outlined in the minutes, and to monitor and record complaints from private law firms, identify themes in upheld LGSCO education complaints, and determine if any further actions are required regarding the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 123