Hilary Frank -  for Cornwall

Hilary Frank

Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Schools

Email: cllr.hilary.frank@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Health & Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (Committee Member) Appeals Committee Cabinet (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee Cornwall Growth Board (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Individual Decision Days (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including budget proposals, council homes, the Langarth Garden Village, waste strategy, marine nature recovery, support for carers, and the rights of children.

December 17, 2025
Cornwall Growth Board Committee Member

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cornwall Growth Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11th December, to discuss an international strategy, the Global Cornish diaspora project, and Cornwall's contribution to the defence sector. The meeting will also cover standard items such as the chairman's announcements and the minutes from the previous meeting.

December 11, 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee Committee Member

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.

December 05, 2025
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including transport infrastructure, housing, and local development plans. Key items on the agenda included the Mid Cornwall Metro project, the disposal of modular housing units, and the adoption of neighbourhood development plans for Torpoint and Redruth. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss a new lease for Cornwall Airport Newquay and a capital grant for the Truro Sports Hub.

December 03, 2025
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Individual Decision - Ensuring that the Defence led Investment in Devonport creates opportunities for the people and communities of Cornwall

From: Individual Decision Days - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025

...the Leader of the Council was authorized to approve Cornwall Council entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and associated Information Sharing Agreement with Plymouth City Council, Devon County Council, and Torbay Council to support the Defence Growth Deal and maximize benefits for Cornwall residents, with the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth delegated authority to negotiate and finalize the agreements.

Recommendations Approved

Workforce and Skills Strategy

From: Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 09, 2025

... the Workforce and Skills Strategy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 27 March 2025

From: Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 09, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding investment in towns and places, the Local Plan, the Good Growth Plan, and the Connect to Work program.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 09, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Interim Report on Local Plan progress, including first baseline report, emerging issues, and next steps

From: Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 09, 2025

... the Cornwall Growth Board of Cornwall endorsed the baseline report to guide the Local Plan's direction, approved further site iterations for potential communities, advanced scoping for growth distribution alternatives, incorporated solar farm findings into the Local Plan, adopted the Communication and Engagement Plan, and established a cross-party working group to advise on the Local Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 294