Ruth Gripper -  for Cornwall

Ruth Gripper

Liberal Democrat

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

Council: Cornwall

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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.

20 meetings · Page 1 of 4

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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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

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

Customer Philosophy Refresh

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...the committee considered the 'Our Customer Philosophy 2025 – 2030' document, providing feedback to the Leader for consideration before formal approval, and discussed potentially exploring aspects of the philosophy further in their work program.

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

Declarations of Interest

From: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 08, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 126