Sarah Preece -  for Cornwall

Sarah Preece

Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Localism and Planning

Email: cllr.sarah.preece@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Cornwall Councillor) Cabinet (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board (Committee Member) Individual Decision Days (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including budget proposals, council homes, the Langarth Garden Village, waste strategy, marine nature recovery, support for carers, and the rights of children.

December 17, 2025
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including transport infrastructure, housing, and local development plans. Key items on the agenda included the Mid Cornwall Metro project, the disposal of modular housing units, and the adoption of neighbourhood development plans for Torpoint and Redruth. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss a new lease for Cornwall Airport Newquay and a capital grant for the Truro Sports Hub.

December 03, 2025
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 Committee Member

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

116 decisions · Page 14 of 24

Annual Report 2024-25

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

...the Annual Report of the Standards Committee for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Working to End the Sewage Scandal: Proposer: Cllr Gripper; Seconder: Cllr Candy

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

...to address public concern about sewage pollution, protect Cornwall's environment, and hold South West Water accountable, the Council resolved to instruct the Leader to engage with South West Water, convene a water summit, appoint a Water Quality champion, investigate legal avenues, and lobby for an extended bathing season.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 - Street Trading Policy Review

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

...to approve the revised Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 - Street Trading Policy with amendments including adding a condition requiring consent copies to be produced on demand, using bold text to emphasize the need for permission on CC-owned land, correcting a typo, and emphasizing the potential offences for trading without consent.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public / Govynnow dhyworth an Bobel

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the handling of questions received from the public, as outlined in the Monitoring Officer's report, during the public question time.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy 2025-2030 and Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Cornwall Joint Strategic Commissioning Strategy 2025–2030 and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025–2028, which aim to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through inclusive, co-produced, and accountable action across education, health, and care sectors.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 116