James Mustoe
Email: cllr.james.mustoe@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss a range of topics, including the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership Programme review, and the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Capital Replacement Programme for 2025-26. The committee also undertook a mid-year review of its work programme.
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.
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am
The Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss and provide feedback on the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service's (CFRS) Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-26, the CFRS Productivity and Efficiency Plan 2025-26, and the Food and Feed Hygiene and Standards Plan 2025-26, all of which were recommended for approval to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health. The committee also reviewed updates from various cabinet members.
Decisions from Meetings
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Designation of Monitoring Officer
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...that Paul Grant was designated as the Council's Monitoring Officer, effective from the start of his employment on February 17, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 November 2024
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...the council approved the minutes of their meeting held on November 7, 2024, as a correct record, to be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Dues, Fees and Charges for Financial Year 2025-2026
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...to approve the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service dues, fees, and charges for the financial year 2025-2026, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the original report.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Budget for Financial Year 2025-2026
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024
...the council approved the 2025/2026 budgets for the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service, encompassing various ports and harbours including Bude, Newquay, Penzance, and Truro, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the original report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 176