Jay Hodgetts -  for Cornwall

Jay Hodgetts

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.jay.hodgetts@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Standards Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 05 February 2026 to review a range of reports concerning complaints and ethical standards. The meeting agenda includes discussions on organisational and ethical standards complaints, as well as the proposed approval of the council's Whistleblowing Policy.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
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
Constitution and Governance Committee Cornwall Councillor

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman be replaced with Chair throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.

January 06, 2026
West Sub-Area Planning Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 08, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 19

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 85