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

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Corporate Parenting Strategy

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

...to endorse the updated Council Parenting Strategy, recognizing the importance of Councillors as Corporate Parents and committing to meeting corporate parenting responsibilities, while recommending to Cabinet that the Strategy be approved with increased visibility of outdoor access and environmental prioritization, and a review and strengthening of Councillor mandatory training and communications on Corporate Parenting.

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme 2025/2026 - Mid Year Review

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

...the updated Committee Work Programme for 2025/2026, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, was approved, and a delegation was made to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Senior Responsible Officer, and Democratic Services Lead to determine amendments to the Programme, with the Senior Responsible Officer to give effect to changes and notify the Committee.

Recommendations Approved

CornwALL Connected - Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030' was approved, along with scheduling a summit to focus on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity in Cornwall.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public / Govynnow dhyworth an Bobel

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the handling of questions received from the public, including those concerning the Local Area Energy Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

... that the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 document be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 229