Susanne Desmonde
Email: cllr.susanne.desmonde@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.
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.
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss several critical issues impacting the health and wellbeing of Cornwall residents, including mental health services, suicide prevention, the implications of the NHS 10-year plan, and changes to eye clinic services. The committee approved recommendations related to each of these topics, aiming to improve service delivery and address key challenges. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including the future of Falmouth Community Hospital, dental service accessibility, changes to integrated care boards, winter preparedness, and community health initiatives. The committee requested further information on community first responder data, sought assurances regarding dental service funding, and voiced concerns about communication strategies.
Decisions from Meetings
86 decisions · Page 15 of 18
Questions from Members to Cabinet Member on updates
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025
...to address concerns raised by members, the Committee approved recommendations for the Cabinet Member to investigate hazard markings at a primary school, report back on the smartphone-free campaign in schools, liaise on support for children with SEND, and clarify the budget for consultants advising on Home to School Transport.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 5 March 2025
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025
...that the minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 5 March 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice Chairman
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025
...that Councillor Moore was elected Vice Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chairman
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025
...to elect Councillor Ewert as Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of Interest
From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 86