James Ball -  for Cornwall

James Ball

Independent

Email: cllr.james.ball@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Vice-Chairman) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chairman) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

57 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider a planning application for holiday lodges at Sun Haven Holiday Park Ltd. The committee will also receive an update on appeals.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 06, 2026, 10:00 am
Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee Committee Member

Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee met to review several private hire and Hackney carriage licenses. Councillor James O'Keefe was elected chair for the meeting. The committee resolved to revoke the licenses of private hire operator WO2, Hackney carriage and private hire driver WD219, private hire vehicle WV171, and Hackney carriage and private hire driver WD217.

January 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.

Recommendations Approved

Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.

Recommendations Approved

Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 May 2025 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Audit Committee Annual Report 2024-2025

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to approve the Audit Committee Annual Report for 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 5.7

Decisions Recorded: 109