Susanne Desmonde

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting for 22 July 2025, to discuss a range of topics from public questions to motions regarding devolution, health priorities, and environmental concerns. Also on the agenda was the Audit Committee Annual Report, re-appointment of a Harbours Board member, and the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy.

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the work programme for 2025-26 and to provide feedback on the Cornwall Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan, recommending that the Cabinet approve both strategies, with the inclusion of an ambition to reach 100% compliance.

Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss proposed changes to Integrated Care Boards, and the co-option of a representative from Healthwatch Cornwall. The committee was also due to receive updates from the Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Partnerships and the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Public Health. Finally, they were scheduled to answer questions from the public.

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and an appeals report. Permission in Principle was granted for the construction of up to four dwellings at Trecarne in Trewoon, and full planning permission was granted for a new dwelling on Fistral Crescent in Newquay.

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday 25 June 2025, and elected Councillor Kate Ewert as Chairman and Councillor Rosie Moore as Vice Chairman. Members raised questions to the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools regarding hazard markings outside a local primary school, the approach to a smartphone-free campaign in schools, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).