John Thomas MBE
Email: cllr.john.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday, 5th December 2025, to consider several licensing applications and reviews, as well as minutes from previous meetings. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the exclusion of the press and public from certain agenda items due to the confidential nature of the information to be disclosed.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 7th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee met to discuss several applications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences, ultimately granting one, granting one subject to conditions, and refusing three. The committee also reviewed two existing licences, deciding to take no action in either case.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Cornwall Council meeting on 16 September 2025, according to the agenda and associated reports. It is important to note that this summary is based solely on the meeting agenda and associated documents, and I do not have any information on what was actually discussed or decided during the meeting.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 10.00 am
The West Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and note a list of planning appeal decisions. Councillors approved an application for a field shelter for horses in Lanner, and approved an application to convert a commercial building in Redruth into residential dwellings and houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).
Decisions from Meetings
118 decisions · Page 14 of 24
Audit Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...that the Chairman of the Audit Committee should not be selected from the administration.
Recommendations Approved
Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Councillor Cole; Seconder: Councillor La Broy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to reaffirm its commitment to seeking greater autonomy and a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall, rejecting cross-border combined authority deals and requesting a meeting with government ministers to discuss Cornwall's unique national identity and minority status.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to provide written responses and investigate issues raised by various councillors regarding superfast broadband rollout, icy weather provisions, the Spaceport contract, the waste contract, the Local Authority Housing Fund, and residents' parking in Truro.
Recommendations Approved
National Trust to Use Their Holiday Property Portfolio for Long Term Lets: Proposer: Councillor German; Seconder: Councillor Frank
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to write to the National Trust and other significant landowners in Cornwall, requesting they consider converting suitable holiday properties into long-term lets to address the housing crisis.
Recommendations Approved
Critical A30 Safety Upgrade at Plusha Junction Accident Blackspot: Proposer: Councillor Parsons; Seconder: Councillor Paynter
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 10.30 am - January 21, 2025
...to refer the motion for a critical A30 safety upgrade at Plusha Junction to the Cabinet due to significant financial implications and the Cabinet's responsibility for the subject matter.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 118