Mark Burnett -  for Cornwall

Mark Burnett

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.mark.burnett@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Audit Committee (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Substitutes) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Vice-Chairman) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Cornwall Councillor) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

30 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss several key financial and strategic documents. These included the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, the Corporate Asset Management Strategy, and the Capital and Investment Strategy. The committee was also set to review the annual Statutory Public Sector Equality Duty Return for 2026.

January 27, 2026, 10:00 am
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
Audit Committee Committee Member

The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
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
Pensions Committee Vice-Chairman

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am

The agenda for the Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council included discussion of a draft funding strategy statement, a business update, and an update from the Brunel Pension Partnership[^2]. There was also a section of the meeting from which the press and public were excluded.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

119 decisions · Page 15 of 24

Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit at Polkyth Leisure Centre: Proposer: Cllr German; Seconder: Cllr Ball

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to refer a motion regarding public consultation on hydrotherapy provision at Polkyth Leisure Centre to the Cabinet for review and discussion, with a report back to the Council within six months.

Recommendations Approved

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to approve the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Re-appointment of Board Member

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to re-appoint Captain Charles Gurd as an Independent voting member of Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from the Public

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to send copies of the replies to the twelve questions received from the public to the respective questioners.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 30

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 119