James Mustoe -  for Cornwall

James Mustoe

Conservative

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

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chairman) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair, Committee Member) Joint Health and Wellbeing Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Strategic Planning Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

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
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
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

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.

November 13, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Capital Replacement Programme for 2025-26

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025

...to fulfil its statutory role as the Fire and Rescue Authority’s responsible scrutiny function, the committee gave due regard to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s Capital replacement programme for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025

...the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall decided to consider and provide feedback on the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, welcome the Litter Action Plan, recommend approval of the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan to Cabinet, and recommend making permanent the booking system at 7 Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) while delegating authority to expand the system to additional HWRCs.

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme - Mid Year Review

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025

...to approve the updated Committee Work Programme following the mid-year review and to delegate authority to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Senior Responsible Officer, and Democratic Services Lead to make amendments to the work programme as needed.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership Programme review

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025

...to fulfil its statutory role, the committee gave due regard to the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service's People Culture and Leadership programme review, provided comment, and commended officers for the programme's speedy implementation and diligence in addressing HMIFRS recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the meeting held on 2 October 2025

From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 13, 2025

...to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 26 June 2025 and 17 July 2025, endorse the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-26 and Productivity and Efficiency Plan 2025-26, recommend approval of the Food and Feed Hygiene and Standards Plan for 2025 to 2026 to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health, and support efforts to lobby central government for funding for statutory services related to Port Health and shellfish bed inspections.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 204