Susanne Desmonde -  for Cornwall

Susanne Desmonde

 Reform UK

Email: cllr.susanne.desmonde@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

17 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

November 25, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

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
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

November 05, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

October 20, 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

October 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

86 decisions · Page 3 of 18

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

Questions from Members to Cabinet Member(s) on their updates

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 no questions were put to the Cabinet Members regarding their updates on Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships and Community Safety and Public Health.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

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

...to approve recommendations related to a public question regarding concerns about ward closures at Falmouth Hospital and the future of patient care.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed changes to Integrated Care Boards (ICB)

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

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Integrated Care Board's transition to clustering arrangements, focusing on maintaining patient care, financial stability, staff support, and representation for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Recommendations Approved

NHS System Operating Plan (ICB)

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

...to defer the agenda item regarding the NHS System Operating Plan (ICB) and its implications of the 10-Year NHS Plan to the formal meeting on 5 November 2025, while approving the recommendations as presented.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 86