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) 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) Constitution and Governance Committee (Substitutes, Committee Member) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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West Sub-Area Planning Committee Committee Member

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider several planning applications. Key items include a proposal for 140 new dwellings near Penzance and a Section 73 application for 30 dwellings in Mabe Burnthouse. The committee will also review a report on planning appeal decisions.

February 02, 2026, 10:00 am
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, the Capital and Investment Strategy, and the annual review of the Statutory Public Sector Equality Duty Return. The committee was also set to receive updates from Cabinet Members on their respective portfolios.

January 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Substitutes

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The meeting's agenda also included an opportunity for public questions and a review of previous minutes.

January 21, 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
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

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

Decisions from Meetings

257 decisions · Page 42 of 52

Questions from the Public / Govynnow dhyworth an Bobel

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...to approve the recommendations, as no questions were received from the public.

Recommendations Approved

Council Performance Report 2024/25 (Q2)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...to consider the second Council Performance Report for 2024/25, approve virements and a write-off, approve a transfer from the General Fund reserve to the HRA reserve, note movements in reserves and budget uplifts approved by the Section 151 Officer, note capital virements from the Headroom budget, consider and acknowledge the 2024/25 Treasury Management Strategy Mid-Year Review, and recommend to Full Council that the capital programme be uplifted by £9.528m.

Recommendations Approved

Council Homes Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...to improve council housing, they approved in-year budget mitigations, changed the policy for disposing of homes needing costly repairs, progressed the 2025/26 HRA Business Plan, approved the CHL Commissioning Plan, delegated authority to monitor performance and make changes to the plan, committed to reporting performance updates, agreed to review funding options, and delegated authority to review and potentially submit a rent exemption application.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Revenue Budget 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...to confirm responses to the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee's recommendations and approve the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase, application of 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes, and key assumptions regarding business rates, government grants, pay offers, and the Foundation Living Wage, to be used as the basis for public consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Decarbonisation Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 13, 2024

...to adopt the Housing Decarbonisation Strategy for Cornwall, review it at least every five years, and delegate authority to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to make minor changes and review the action plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 84

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 257