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)

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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

Here is a summary of the scheduled Cabinet meeting for Cornwall Council on 17 December 2025. The Cabinet is expected to discuss the council's draft budget, council homes, the Langarth Garden Village, the Resources and Waste strategy, the Marine Nature Recovery Framework, the Carers Strategy, the Corporate Parenting Strategy and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The meeting will be held at County Hall in Truro.

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

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Council Performance Report 2024/25 (Q4)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 18, 2025

...to acknowledge and note the fourth Council Performance Report for 2024/25, covering performance, risks and projects for the period (Q4) January, February and March 2025 (and Q3 in respect of the Council owned entities), and the challenges and corrective actions tracking into Q1 of 2025/26.

For Determination

Provisional Outturn Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 18, 2025

... the Cabinet of Cornwall endorsed the provisional revenue and capital outturn position for the 2024/25 financial year, noted the movements in reserves approved by the Section 151 Officer, and noted the Treasury Management Strategy 2024/25 outturn.

For Determination

Allocation of Seats

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...the council approved the allocation of seats to political groups as outlined in Appendix 1, adhering to political balance rules.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Committees

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...to discharge its responsibilities, the Council established twenty-three committees, including Appeals, Audit, Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny, Central Sub-Area Planning, Chief Officers Employment, Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny, Constitution and Governance, Cornwall Harbours Board, Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny, East Sub-Area Planning, Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny, Health and Wellbeing Board, Licensing Act, Miscellaneous Licensing, Mount Edgcumbe Joint, Pensions, Standards, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint, Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny, and West Sub-Area Planning Committees.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Leader

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...that Councillor Frost was elected Leader of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 158