Mark Gibbons

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

Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting for 22 July 2025, to discuss a range of topics from public questions to motions regarding devolution, health priorities, and environmental concerns. Also on the agenda was the Audit Committee Annual Report, re-appointment of a Harbours Board member, and the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy.

East Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 10.00 am

The East Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and note an appeals report. Councillors approved the conversion of a historic building in Menheniot, and delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to approve an application for affordable housing in Widegates.

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, hear updates from cabinet members, and address a public question about the Newquay spaceport. Councillor Connor Donnithorne was elected Chairman, and Councillor Rory Gow was elected Vice Chairman. The committee also discussed housing and temporary accommodation, transport, and the Newquay spaceport.

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority - Friday, 13th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) met on 13 June 2025, and re-elected Tony Tomlinson as Chairman and Councillor Kenny as Vice-Chairman. The committee noted and agreed to the budget outturn and reserves position for the 2024-25 financial year, as well as the audit report for the same period. Members also discussed the IFCA Officers' Report, covering a range of topics from vessel replacements to the impact of octopus on shellfish stocks.

East Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 10.00 am

The East Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss three planning applications and an appeals report. Permission was granted for a slurry lagoon near Hatt, Saltash, and for outline planning permission for 30 dwellings in Bude, subject to conditions and Section 106 agreements[^1]. Permission in principle was granted for 5 dwellings in Marhamchurch.