Dick Cole
Email: cllr.dick.cole@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Cornwall Growth Board approved recommendations to adopt the Defence Sector Addendum to the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Plan 2024-35, and to set up a working group to explore the development of a Cornwall International Strategy, as well as endorsing Global Cornish as the Cornwall Diaspora Strategy. The board also agreed to develop an options paper to explore setting up Global Cornish as an entity external to Cornwall Council.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and receive updates on financial and performance matters. The agenda included the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-27 and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Councillors were also expected to have the opportunity to ask questions of cabinet members.
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.
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.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for retail developments, residential dwellings, and the refurbishment of a local club. The committee was also scheduled to review an appeals report.
Decisions from Meetings
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Council Homes Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024
...to improve council housing, they approved in-year budget mitigations, changed the policy for disposing of homes needing costly repairs, progressed the 2025/26 HRA Business Plan, approved the CHL Commissioning Plan, delegated authority to monitor performance and make changes to the plan, committed to reporting performance updates, agreed to review funding options, and delegated authority to review and potentially submit a rent exemption application.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Revenue Budget 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024
...to confirm responses to the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee's recommendations and approve the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase, application of 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes, and key assumptions regarding business rates, government grants, pay offers, and the Foundation Living Wage, to be used as the basis for public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18 September 2024 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 18 mis Gwynngala 2024
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024
...that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 18 September 2024 were correctly recorded and should be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Decarbonisation Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024
...to adopt the Housing Decarbonisation Strategy for Cornwall, review it at least every five years, and delegate authority to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to make minor changes and review the action plan.
Recommendations Approved
Langarth Business Plan 2024-26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024
...that the Cabinet approved entering into a Members Agreement with Treveth Holdings LLP to create LGV Property Holdings LLP, approved the Interim Langarth Garden Village Business Plan for 2024-26, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Development to negotiate and conclude the Members Agreement and a Development Management Services Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 237