John Fitter - Councillor for Cornwall

John Fitter

 Independent

Email: cllr.john.fitter@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Council Appeals Committee Strategic Planning Committee East Sub-Area Planning Committee Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chief Officers Employment Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Chief Officers Employment Committee

Chief Officers Employment Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 10.00 am

The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday 23 April 2025 to discuss senior leadership arrangements and the year-end appraisal of the Chief Executive. The committee was also scheduled to move into a closed session to discuss confidential matters.

April 23, 2025
Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Strategic Planning Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss planning applications for a solar farm, a residential development and an extra care apartment complex, as well as a list of appeals. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Trelawny Room, County Hall, Truro.

April 17, 2025
Cornwall Council

The Monitoring Officer has decided that this meeting will not be livestreamed due to the pre-election period of heightened sensitivity. The recording will be made available after the elections, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 10.30 am

Cornwall Council met to discuss health and wellbeing board alignment, and the operation of special urgency provisions. Councillors also addressed questions from the public regarding 20mph zones, transport pricing in Truro, appointments, and investments related to the conflict in Gaza. The council approved recommendations regarding the Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership alignment, and noted the report on special urgency and call-in provisions.

April 15, 2025
East Sub-Area Planning Committee

East Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 14th April, 2025 10.00 am

The East Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss planning application PA24/06612 regarding the repowering of a wind turbine near Michaelstow. Councillors voted to grant delegated authority to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to approve the application, pending further consultation and subject to amended conditions. The committee also noted an item for information regarding appeals.

April 14, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 7th April, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss one planning application and note an item for information regarding appeals. The committee voted to delegate authority to the Chief Planning Officer to grant full planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Arla Creamery site in Trevarrian, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

April 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Questions from Members to Cabinet Members

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to request a written response from the Cabinet Member, to be provided to Cllr Frost and the Committee, clarifying the reasons for cancelling monthly bus passes and its impact on Cornish taxpayers.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...that there were no declarations of interest to report.

Recommendations Approved

Airport Strategic Review (Part 1)

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to maximise the economic impact of Cornwall Airport Newquay while minimising the financial burden on taxpayers and attracting investment, the Cabinet welcomed future investment, expressed concerns about the negotiation process, decided against deferring any final decision, and agreed that any proposed deal will be brought back to the Committee for scrutiny, also establishing a task and finish group to explore lessons from other airports and options to maximise the airport's success within Cornwall Council's control and ownership.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 17 July 2024

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on July 17, 2024, as a correct record, to be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024

...to proceed with its own inquiry into the airport's future, as previously agreed, but clarified that this inquiry would not cover prior consultancy work and that the committee lacked the power to instigate a public inquiry as requested.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 5.2

Decisions Recorded: 93