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 5 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

Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Dues, Fees and Charges for Financial Year 2026 to 27

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

...to approve the 2026/2027 budgets for the respective ports and harbours as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Dues, Fees and Charges report.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

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

...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.

Recommendations Approved

Framework of the Inspection of the Local Authority Children's Service (ILACS) inspection update

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 19, 2025

...the committee welcomed progress on the Ofsted Inspection of Cornwall Council’s Children Services Action Plan, requested a further progress report in October 2026, and thanked Children’s Services staff for their ongoing work.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusions and Inclusion Strategy Report

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 19, 2025

...to address rising exclusion rates, the committee recommended endorsing the Inclusion and Belonging Group, supporting revised exclusion protocols, and ensuring ongoing scrutiny and reporting.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 229