Appointment of Co-opted Members to the Standards Committee and Appointment of Independent Persons
May 19, 2026 Cornwall Council (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Cornwall Council approved recommendations on 19 May 2026. Councillor J Peggs was appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish Representative to the Standards Committee. The number of Independent Persons was increased from three to four, and Mr R Engley and Dr E Myatt were appointed as Independent Persons until 31 December 2030.
Full council record
Decision
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor P Mitchell and
RESOLVED that
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Councillor J Peggs be appointed as a co-opted Town and Parish Representative of the Standards Committee; - The complement for Independent Persons appointed under section 28 of the Localism Act 2011 be increased from 3 to 4; and
- Mr R Engley and Dr E Myatt be appointed as Independent Persons as part of the ethical standards regime until 31 December 2030.
Related Meeting
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.30 am on May 19, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 May 2026 |