James O'Keefe -  for Cornwall

James O'Keefe

Liberal Democrat

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

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Chairman) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) East Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee (Chairman, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

50 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Appeals Committee Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 10.00 am

June 01, 2026, 10:00 am
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Chairman

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 29 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 29, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.30 am

May 19, 2026, 10:30 am
Appeals Committee Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 18, 2026, 10:00 am
East Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

East Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 11, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

55 decisions · Page 8 of 11

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

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

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

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

Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow

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

...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 55