Ruth Gripper -  for Cornwall

Ruth Gripper

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.ruth.gripper@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Harbours Board (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss several key financial and strategic documents. These included the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, the Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and the Capital and Investment Strategy. The committee was also set to review the annual Statutory Public Sector Equality Duty Return for 2026.

January 27, 2026, 10:00 am
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
Cornwall Harbours Board Committee Member

Cornwall Harbours Board - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cornwall Harbours Board met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to review maritime activity and the budget for the financial year. The meeting's agenda included a detailed maritime activity report covering September to December 2025 and a budget monitor for April to November 2025.

January 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters. Key topics included an update from Cabinet Members, public questions on care provision, and specific reports on sexual and reproductive health commissioning, adult safeguarding, research initiatives, and soft tissue sarcoma services.

January 07, 2026
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of the Meeting Held on 22 July 2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...that the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 22 July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to address questions from the public, the council agreed to send written replies to the questioners and to conduct an economic assessment regarding the risks and opportunities associated with further devolution powers in preparation for potential Fifth Nation status, sharing the assessment with business leaders.

Recommendations Approved

Trial Parking Tariff Adjustment - Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park: Proposer: Cllr O'Connor; Seconder: Cllr R Parsonage

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to take next steps, a meeting will be organized with the Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, the proposer and seconder of the motion for a trial parking tariff adjustment at the Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park, and the Chairman of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Keep Cornwall Clean!: Proposer: Cllr Mustoe; Seconder: Cllr Donnithorne

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to continue working with Clean Cornwall and volunteer groups to refresh and promote a Duchy-wide litter strategy for cleaner public spaces.

Recommendations Approved

Safeguarding Cornwall Council's Farms Estate: Proposer: Cllr Parsons; Seconder: Cllr Ball

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025

...to address a motion regarding safeguarding Cornwall Council's farms estate, the Chairman referred the motion to the Cabinet, and a meeting was scheduled with relevant parties to discuss next steps.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 126