Ruth Gripper
Email: cllr.ruth.gripper@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 2 of 7
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 10.30 am
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 21 April 2026, was set to address a range of public concerns, including the use of glyphosate for public realm weed treatment and access to secondary school transport for children in Mevagissey. The council was also scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and review its financial regulatory framework and protocol for member-officer relations.
Cornwall Harbours Board - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Cornwall Harbours Board meeting scheduled for 19 March 2026 was set to review the financial performance of the harbours, consider applications for permits to ply for hire, and discuss the management of unserviceable vessels and wrecks. Additionally, the board was scheduled to consider funding for a Pacific Oyster Project and address the situation with the Fal Fishery Cooperative C.I.C.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key topics included the council's overall performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed 'Belonging in Cornwall' strategy for a fair and inclusive Cornwall, and the business plans for council-owned entities. The committee also reviewed the council's stewardship of resources and considered proposals for a Single Foundation Strategic Authority designation.
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant health and social care matters. Key topics included the restructuring of Integrated Care Boards, progress in health determinants research, future plans for personalisation and co-production in adult social care, access to primary care services, and a specific patient consultation regarding a GP branch surgery.
Decisions from Meetings
126 decisions · Page 1 of 26
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.
Recommendations Approved
Northern Ireland Veterans: Proposer: Cllr Alvey: Seconder: Cllr Cador
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to request the Leader to write to relevant Secretaries of State and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) to address the health and wellbeing concerns of Northern Ireland veterans regarding potential prosecution under revised NI Legacy legislation for actions during 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007).
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 126 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.