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.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.30 am
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.30 am
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and policy matters, alongside public questions. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the Council Priorities Plan for 2026-2030, the Housing and Revenue Account Business Plan and rent setting for 2026-27, and the Comprehensive Spending Review Budget Proposals for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also included a review of licensing fees and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27.
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday, 09 February 2026, to discuss planning applications and review appeals. The committee granted planning permission for a holiday lodge development at Sun Haven Holiday Park Ltd and noted the appeals report.
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 6th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on Friday 06 February 2026 to discuss licensing fees, policies, and individual licence applications. Key decisions included recommending to Council the approval of proposed fee increases for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, and the adoption of an updated fees policy for relevant protected sites. The committee also refused one driver's licence application and revoked two others due to concerns about public safety.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 15 of 27
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 21 January 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on January 21, 2025, with a minor addition regarding Member oversight of the process in Minute Ref CC/585.
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
Allocation of Seats
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 25, 2025
...to approve the allocation of seats to political groups on council committees, as detailed in Appendix 1, to maintain political proportionality following a change in group membership.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 133