Kate Ewert -  for Cornwall

Kate Ewert

Labour & Cooperative Party Group Leader - Labour and Co-operative Group

Email: cllr.kate.ewert@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chairman, Chair) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee East Sub-Area Planning Committee Strategic Planning Committee Individual Decision Days (Cornwall Councillor) Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cornwall Council Committee Member

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

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chairman

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Cornwall. Key areas of focus included early years provision, educational strategies, children's health, and safeguarding measures.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Constitution and Governance Committee Cornwall Councillor

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman be replaced with Chair throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.

January 06, 2026
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.

December 03, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

229 decisions · Page 3 of 46

Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to address concerns and investigate various issues including Callywith College's bus contract safety, the use of rubber crumb in the Truro Sports Hub, recognition of Cornwall Housing tenants who maintain their properties well, sharing information about the house building target, and raising the matter of puberty blocker trials at the Corporate Parenting Board.

Recommendations Approved

Northern Ireland Veterans: Proposer: Cllr Alvey: Seconder: Cllr Cador

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to request the Leader to write to relevant Secretaries of State and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) to address the health and wellbeing concerns of Northern Ireland veterans regarding potential prosecution under revised NI Legacy legislation for actions during 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007).

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Council Says No to Mandatory Digital ID: Proposer: Councillor Donnithorne; Seconder: Councillor Creek

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to express its strong opposition to the government's plans for mandatory digital ID, the Council mandated the Leader to write to the Home Secretary condemning the proposal.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 229