Kevin Towill
Email: cllr.kevin.towill@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The committee made recommendations to the Cabinet regarding future consultation processes and the review of financial principles.
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.
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.
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.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development, as well as key financial assumptions underpinning the Medium-Term Financial Plan. The committee recommended several changes to the draft priorities and financial assumptions, including a review of the Council's approach to financial principle number 4 and a proposal to align the Council Tax increase with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Decisions from Meetings
228 decisions · Page 36 of 46
2023/24 Accounts, Audit Findings and Annual Governance Statement
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...the Audit Committee of Cornwall approved the 2023/24 draft Annual Governance Statement as a final version, approved the 2023/24 Statement of Accounts for Cornwall Council including pension fund accounts, reviewed and endorsed management actions for Grant Thornton’s Audit Findings Reports for both Cornwall Council and the Cornwall Pension Fund for 2023/24, and approved the letters of management representation for Cornwall Council and the Cornwall Pension Fund for 2023/24 for signing.
Recommendations Approved
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
2023-24 Information Governance Compliance Report
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to take assurance from the 2023-24 Information Governance Compliance Report update and comments, following consideration, clarifications, and further information from officers.
Recommendations Approved
Chairman's Announcements
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to record congratulations to the Audit and Electoral Services Team for their successful use of the apprenticeship scheme and staff retention, with specific recognition for Vicky Tredrea-Ferguson's achievements.
Recommendations Approved
Risk Update Report
From: Audit Committee - Friday, 21st February, 2025 10.00 am - February 21, 2025
...to take assurance from the latest risk position regarding the Council's strategic risks, acknowledge the Council Directors Team's consideration of significant risks, and request the Chief Operating Officer to reverse the risk reduction related to global economic shocks.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 228