Jim Candy -  for Cornwall

Jim Candy

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.jim.candy@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee Audit Committee (Committee Member) East Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee (Committee Member) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Substitutes, Cornwall Councillor) Constitution and Governance Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

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
Audit Committee Committee Member

The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Committee Member

Extraordinary meeting, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee was scheduled to discuss the updated 2026-27 revenue budget and capital programme, with a particular focus on income from tag account fees. The committee was also set to review the 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan.

January 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Appeals Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 5th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 05, 2026
Appeals Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Appeals Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Council Business and Financial Plans 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...that the Council Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan proposals for 2025-2030 and Budget 2025-26 were approved, including a net General Fund Budget for 2025/26 of £840.190m, a Council Tax increase of 4.99%, and various strategies related to treasury management, capital investment, and council tax premiums on empty homes.

Recommendations Approved

Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to provide greater protection to occupiers of residential caravans and mobile homes, the council approved the amended Licensing of Relevant Protected Sites - Fees Policy document, updated with agreed increases in fees and charges related to the regulation of relevant protected sites under the Mobile Homes Act 2013.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2025-26

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to approve the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and budget for 2025/26, including rent increases for social and affordable tenants, shared ownership properties, and garage rents, as well as increased service charges and delegated authority to Cornwall Housing Limited for tenant consultation on new services.

Recommendations Approved

Licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators - Application Fees

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to increase the fees and charges for licenses issued to hackney carriage vehicles, private hire operators, and private hire vehicles as detailed in the report.

Recommendations Approved

Independent Board Member - Re-appointment

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025

...to re-appoint Geoff Wilson (Harbour Operations) as an Independent voting Member of the Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 193