The Cornwall Harbours Board met to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and recommend the re-appointment of a board member. Councillor Luke Rogers was elected Chairman, Councillor Martyn Alvey was elected Vice-Chairman, and the board recommended the re-appointment of Captain Charles Gurd as an independent voting member.

Re-appointment of Board Member

The board voted to recommend to Cornwall Council that Captain Charles Gurd be re-appointed as an Independent voting member of the Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term. Councillor Loic Rich, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change and Deputy Group Leader - Independent Group, said that Captain Gurd had been an active and effective member. The report presented to the board noted that during his first term, Captain Gurd attended four meetings in person and three virtually, and was absent from three meetings.

The report also stated:

The outcome for customers and residents is that the ports and harbours will be managed according to best practice and this will ensure that the Harbours Board is effective, efficient and fit for purpose.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Peter Channon, and seconded by Councillor Rich.

Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

Councillor Luke Rogers was elected Chairman of the Cornwall Harbours Board, proposed by Councillor Alvey and seconded by Councillor Rich. Councillor Alvey was then elected Vice Chairman, proposed by Councillor Rich and seconded by Geoff Wilson.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 March 2025 were approved. Geoff Wilson proposed that the minutes were correctly recorded and should be signed by the Chairman, and Councillor Rich seconded the proposal.