Connor Donnithorne -  for Cornwall

Connor Donnithorne

Conservative Group Leader - Conservative Group

Email: cllr.connor.donnithorne@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) West Sub-Area Planning Committee Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Chair) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

November 26, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.

November 25, 2025
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Chair

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Newquay Airport development strategy, review the Cormac Small Highways Scheme, and conduct a mid-year review of the committee's work programme. The committee acknowledged the progress on the Newquay Airport Development Strategy and recommended a highways-specific value for money review of the council's Highways Service, including delivery by Cormac. They also endorsed the continuation of the 20mph roll out across Cornwall at a prior meeting on 7 October 2025[^1].

November 11, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025, to discuss the council's principles, values and priorities for 2026-2030, and to review the key financial assumptions underpinning the Medium-Term Financial Plan 2026-30 and 2026/27 budget. The meeting was also scheduled to cover questions from the public, and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

October 22, 2025
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Chair

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held by Cornwall Council on 7 October 2025.

October 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Overview and reflection of the achievements of the Economic Growth & Development OSC during 2021-2025

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to note the work undertaken by the Committee during the 2021-2025 administration, along with the comments recorded in the minutes.

Recommendations Approved

Outcome of the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to help Cornwall Airport Newquay reach its full potential and drive economic growth, the committee approved proposals from the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group, recommended these proposals to the Cabinet for consideration after the May elections, and urged scrutiny of Project Corduroy's time and cost.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 January 2025

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to approve the minutes of the Economic Growth & Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 14 January 2025, with two typographical corrections, and to approve recommendations regarding the Local Plan, Neighbourhood Priority Statements, subdivision of sites, the Workforce and Skills Strategy, and Connect to Work Delivery Plan, including a recommendation against closing Adult Education Centres.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Members on their updates

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 04, 2025

...to approve recommendations that included providing Councillor Widdon with the overall spend on housing PODs at Penryn and assuring disabled residents could use disabled parking permits at Corserv operated car parks.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 43

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 254