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.
26 meetings · Page 2 of 6
from 9 January 2026; Please note that the meeting will be held in the Trelawny Room, New County Hall, Truro., Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 to consider a range of applications and reviews for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licences. The committee made decisions on several driver and vehicle licences, including granting, refusing, and revoking licences based on applicant conduct and adherence to council policies.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of important matters, including the allocation of seats to political groups, the designation of a Section 151 Officer, and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee regarding council procedure rules and the use of terminology. The meeting also included several motions proposed by councillors on topics such as trial by jury, support for local businesses, and NHS dentistry. Additionally, public questions were scheduled to be addressed, covering issues from road closures to airport management.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to consider several planning applications. The committee granted delegated authority for the approval of a community convenience store in St Agnes, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement. They also approved applications for a coffee outlet in St Columb Major and a residential development in Lostwithiel, and granted Permission in Principle for two residential developments in Fraddon.
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters. Key topics included an update from Cabinet Members, public questions on care provision, and specific reports on sexual and reproductive health commissioning, adult safeguarding, research initiatives, and soft tissue sarcoma services.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025, discussing a range of important issues including the council's stance on mandatory digital IDs and the allocation of seats on various committees. Key decisions included mandating the Leader to write to the Home Secretary condemning mandatory digital ID plans and approving the allocation of seats across committees based on group representation.
Decisions from Meetings
101 decisions · Page 1 of 21
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
Appointment of Employee Representative
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.
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
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
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council received six questions, approved recommendations to send written replies to the questioners, and allocated thirty minutes for questions and supplementary questions from members and the public.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 101