Mike Thomas -  for Cornwall

Mike Thomas

 Independent

Email: cllr.mike.thomas@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member) Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (Committee Member) Pensions Committee (Chairman) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Substitutes) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pensions Committee Chairman

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

The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the draft funding strategy, investment performance, and governance updates for the Cornwall Pension Fund. The committee will also receive an update from the Brunel Pension Partnership. Some items, concerning the fund's investments, will be discussed in a closed session, excluding the press and public.

December 10, 2025
West Sub-Area Planning Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 08, 2025
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education Committee Member

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council convened to address key aspects of religious education and collective worship within the region's schools. The agenda included a review of the SACRE's budget, and consideration of an improvement plan aimed at enhancing religious education standards and community cohesion. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss membership and receive updates on the approved syllabus.

December 03, 2025
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme and receive updates from cabinet members. They were also scheduled to discuss the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26.

December 02, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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

The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.

November 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Cornwall Council Mission and Outcomes Report 2021-2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

...to endorse the Council Mission and Outcomes Report 2021-2025 and commend the contributions of members, officers, and partners in achieving the Council's aims over the past four years.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, Medium Term Budget and Rent Setting for 2024-2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and budget for 2025/26, authorize rent increases for various tenant types and garage rentals, delegate authority for grant applications and property acquisitions, and delegate authority to Cornwall Housing Limited to consult with tenants regarding new services funded through service charges.

Recommendations Approved

Council Performance Report 2024/25 (Q3)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

...to consider the third Council Performance Report for 2024/25, approve corrective actions, acknowledge the residents' survey results, approve virements and budget uplifts, approve a write-off, note reserve movements and budget uplifts approved by the Section 151 Officer, authorise the Section 151 Officer to approve the final outturn report, and recommend to Full Council that the capital programme be uplifted by £20.601m.

Recommendations approved

Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

... the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025-2028, a statutory multi-agency strategy to prevent and reduce crime and disorder in Cornwall, was recommended to Council for approval and implementation from 1 April 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Council Business and Financial Plans 2025-2030 and Budget 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 12, 2025

... to recommend to Full Council the final budget proposals for 2025-26, along with the Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-2030, Outcome Delivery Plans, the annual Treasury Management Strategy, the annual Capital and Investment Strategy and Capital Programme, and to set the Council Tax requirement and approve a net General Fund Budget.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 238