John Fitter
Email: cllr.john.fitter@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
93 decisions · Page 2 of 19
Operation of Provisions Relating to Special Urgency and Call-in
...to note the number of times urgency and call-in provisions were used in the 2024-2025 municipal year and to accept the Constitution and Governance Committee's assessment that no changes to these provisions are needed.
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
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
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
Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...that the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028, designed to reduce crime and improve quality of life in Cornwall, focused on supporting the most vulnerable people and places, was approved for implementation starting April 1, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 5.2
Decisions Recorded: 93