John Thomas MBE -  for Cornwall

John Thomas MBE

Independent Vice-Chairman of the Council

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

63 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cornwall Council Vice-Chairman

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.

February 24, 2026, 10:30 am
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Substitutes

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.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Substitutes

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.

February 06, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Vice-Chairman

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of important matters, including the allocation of seats to political groups, the designation of a Section 151 Officer, and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee regarding council procedure rules and the use of terminology. The meeting also included several motions proposed by councillors on topics such as trial by jury, support for local businesses, and NHS dentistry. Additionally, public questions were scheduled to be addressed, covering issues from road closures to airport management.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Substitutes

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee convened to address several applications and reviews related to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licences, ultimately granting two applications, and adjourning three cases for further consideration. The committee reviewed applications WD214, WD215 and CD288, and reviewed licences WD216 and WV169.

December 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 21 of 27

Reinstate the Community Led Housing Early-Stage Feasibility Fund: Proposer: Councillor German; Seconder: Councillor Magowan

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024

...to reinstate the Community Led Housing Early-Stage Feasibility Fund, allocating £208,000 from the General Fund Reserve for this purpose, despite concerns raised about the impact on the Council's overall reserve levels.

Recommendations Approved

Designation of S151 Officer

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024

...to designate Alice Gunn as the Council's Section 151 Officer, effective from the start of her employment on January 1, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024

...to address questions from the public, five received questions will receive written replies, Councillor Monk will provide a written response regarding housing quality standards, and Councillor Donnithorne will provide a written reply regarding bus service improvements, contingent on receiving a supplementary question via email.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024

...that various councillors would provide information, updates, meetings, or investigations to other councillors on topics ranging from agricultural land loss and streetlight dimming to supported housing, winter fuel payments, and the Wildanet contract.

Recommendations Approved

Supporting Our Farmers: Proposer: Councillor Craker; Seconder: Councillor Mustoe

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 26, 2024

...to express dismay at the government's decision to restrict Agricultural Property Relief, engage with local farmers to explore support options, provide a progress update on a previous motion supporting farmers, and assess the impact of the measures on Cornish farms.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 133