John Tivnan
Email: cllr.john.tivnan@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Audit Committee - Friday, 11th April, 2025 10.00 am
The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council met on 11 April 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a new lay member, the external auditor's plan, the annual governance statement, and the internal audit plan for the upcoming year. The meeting also included a review of the committee's effectiveness and reports from the chief internal auditor.
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 10.00 am
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee - Friday, 7th March, 2025 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
147 decisions · Page 11 of 30
Review of the Audit Committee Effectiveness
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to undertake a self-assessment of the Audit Committee's effectiveness against CIPFA's good practice guidance, with the results informing future annual reporting to Full Council.
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
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 147