Mike Thomas
Email: cllr.mike.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
81 meetings · Page 1 of 17
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.
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.
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.
West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am
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.
Decisions from Meetings
257 decisions · Page 21 of 52
Programme of Ordinary Meetings
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...to approve the programme of ordinary meetings scheduled for specific Tuesdays in July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, January 2026, February 2026, and April 2026.
Recommendations Approved
State of Cornwall in the National Context
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the State of Cornwall in the National Context, with the Leader's report to follow at the next ordinary meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Allocation of Seats
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...the council approved the allocation of seats to political groups as outlined in Appendix 1, adhering to political balance rules.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
...to approve recommendations for the Leader and Councillor Donnithorne to provide written responses regarding ethical investments and liability for costs related to Highways Act consultations, respectively.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 81
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 257