Andrew Mitchell
Email: cllr.andrew.mitchell@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.
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.
Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am
The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held behind closed doors, with the press and public excluded.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.
Decisions from Meetings
208 decisions · Page 6 of 42
Questions from Members to the Cabinet Member on their update
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025
...to address questions raised by members, the committee requested information on parking provisions at the Helston HWRC, pedestrian access to the St Erth shop, the use of takings from HWRC shops, and Cllr Preece agreed to examine communication difficulties with Parish Councils regarding Local Plan engagement.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Capital Replacement Programme for 2025-26
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025
...to fulfil its statutory role as the Fire and Rescue Authority’s responsible scrutiny function, the committee gave due regard to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s Capital replacement programme for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Public Questions
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations presented to the Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations presented to the Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 2 October 2025
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 26 June 2025 and 17 July 2025, endorse the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-26 and Productivity and Efficiency Plan 2025-26, recommend approval of the Food and Feed Hygiene and Standards Plan for 2025 to 2026 to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health, and support efforts to lobby central government for funding for statutory services related to Port Health and shellfish bed inspections.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 208