Mark Gibbons -  for Cornwall

Mark Gibbons

Independent

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

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) East Sub-Area Planning Committee (Vice-Chair) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

18 meetings · Page 1 of 4

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
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Committee Member

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.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Committee Member

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) is scheduled to meet on 19 December 2025 to discuss budget monitoring, the revenue budget for 2026-27, and a report from the IFCA officers. The meeting will include a review of financial performance, a proposal for the upcoming year's budget, and updates on fisheries management, enforcement, and research activities.

December 19, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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

The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.

November 25, 2025
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Committee Member

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Newquay Airport development strategy, review the Cormac Small Highways Scheme, and conduct a mid-year review of the committee's work programme. The committee acknowledged the progress on the Newquay Airport Development Strategy and recommended a highways-specific value for money review of the council's Highways Service, including delivery by Cormac. They also endorsed the continuation of the 20mph roll out across Cornwall at a prior meeting on 7 October 2025[^1].

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Declarations of Interest

From: Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

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

Recommendations Approved

Committee Work Programme - Mid Year Review

From: Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...to approve the updated Committee Work Programme, including the addition of the Cornwall Council Road Safety Strategy Refresh for consideration on 3 March 2026, regular briefings on Visit Cornwall, and a briefing on the Local Plan (theme viability) scheduled for 15 December 2025, and to delegate amendments to the Work Programme to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Senior Responsible Officer, and Democratic Services Lead.

Recommendations Approved

Cabinet Member Questions - Public Service Obligation - Newquay Airport

From: Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding Cabinet Member questions related to the Public Service Obligation at Newquay Airport.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Members on their reports

From: Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...to approve the recommendations arising from questions posed by committee members to Cabinet Members regarding their reports.

Recommendations Approved

Cormac Small Highways Scheme Review

From: Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 11, 2025

...to improve transparency and value for money, the committee recommended that the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth & Place commission a highways-specific Value for Money review and request Cormac to arrange engagement sessions with Parish and Town Councils, alongside a Member Briefing.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 78