Email: cllr.brian.clemens@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
82 meetings · Page 1 of 17
Standards Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Standards Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 05 February 2026 to review organisational and ethical standards complaints, and to consider an updated whistleblowing policy. The meeting will also address the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review letter.
Licensing Act Sub Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 10.00 am
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider several planning applications. Key items include a proposal for 140 new dwellings near Penzance and a Section 73 application for 30 dwellings in Mabe Burnthouse. The committee will also review a report on planning appeal decisions.
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.
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Cornwall. Key areas of focus included early years provision, educational strategies, children's health, and safeguarding measures.
Decisions from Meetings
256 decisions · Page 31 of 52
Licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators - Application Fees
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to increase the fees and charges for licenses issued to hackney carriage vehicles, private hire operators, and private hire vehicles as detailed in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement for 2025-2026
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to comply with the Localism Act 2011, the council approved the Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2025/26, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the presented report.
Recommendations Approved
Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to provide greater protection to occupiers of residential caravans and mobile homes, the council approved the amended Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy document, updated with agreed increases in fees and charges related to the regulation of relevant protected sites under the Mobile Homes Act 2013.
Recommendations Approved
Council Business and Financial Plans 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...that the Council Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan proposals for 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26 were approved, including a net General Fund Budget for 2025/26 of £840.190m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99%, and various strategies related to treasury management, capital investment, and council tax premiums on empty homes.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators – Application Fees, following Councillor Towill's declaration of a pecuniary interest and temporary departure from the room during the debate.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 82
Average per Month: 3.7
Decisions Recorded: 256