Jim McKenna
Email: cllr.jim.mckenna@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am
Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 10.00 am
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including the Local Government Association's Corporate Peer Challenge, proposed reforms to local government structures, an update on the Local Plan, business plans for council-owned companies, and the investment plan for the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund. Other topics scheduled for discussion included the Corporate Asset Management Strategy, the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan, and proposed changes to off-street parking orders.
Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss the provision of security services for designated accommodation sites, the allocation of the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and the adoption of a new strategy for a fair and inclusive Cornwall.
Decisions from Meetings
236 decisions · Page 30 of 48
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
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to address six questions submitted by members of the public on topics ranging from traffic conditions and bus services to parking orders and integrated transport, with written replies to be provided and potential supplementary questions to be addressed in writing as well.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to address questions from members to members of the Cabinet, several councillors agreed to provide written responses or arrange meetings regarding issues such as superfast broadband, farm estate maintenance, the Good Growth Fund, adult education center closures, increased housing numbers, surf school parking fees, and the loss of agricultural land to solar farms.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the licensing of Hackney Carriages, Private Hire Vehicles and Operators – Application Fees, following Councillor Towill's declaration of a pecuniary interest and temporary departure from the room during the debate.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 236