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.

82 meetings · Page 16 of 17

West Sub-Area Planning Committee

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 24th June, 2024 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 24 June 2024 to discuss several planning applications and an appeals report. Key decisions included the approval of a residential development at Church View Farm and the rejection of a proposal for a new hotel adjacent to the Garrack Hotel.

June 24, 2024
Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 20th June, 2024 10.30 am

The Pensions Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss the Cornwall Pension Fund's Business Plan for 2024-27, investment updates, governance matters, and the activities of the Benefits Team. Key decisions included the approval of the Business Plan for 2024-27 and the appointment of Mercer and Hymans Robertson for consultancy services.

June 20, 2024
Constitution and Governance Committee

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met to discuss several key issues, including amendments to planning procedures, the operation of urgency and call-in provisions, and changes to the overview and scrutiny arrangements. Decisions were made to approve various amendments and protocols, with some recommendations set to be implemented in 2025.

June 18, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting on 12 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the Council's financial performance, budget updates, and strategic plans for adult education and housing. Decisions were made to approve the Council's Annual Report, address budget overspends, and implement new strategies for adult education and housing.

June 12, 2024
West Sub-Area Planning Committee

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 10.00 am

May 28, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.

Recommendations Approved

Use of 'Chairman'

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...the term Chairman be replaced with Chair in the Council's Constitution, with a note clarifying that Chairman will be interpreted as Chair for equality and diversity purposes except where legally required, and that a review of the Local Government Act 1972 will be undertaken regarding the term Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Council Procedure Rule 12 - Motions on Notice

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...Council Procedure Rule 12.4 be amended to allow more motions to be debated at Council meetings, with such motions being advisory and not binding on the Cabinet or relevant committees, and Council Procedure Rule 12.5 be amended to require a report back within six months on advisory motions.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Employee Representative

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

...to appoint Emma Causer as an Employee Representative to the Pensions Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 82

Average per Month: 3.9

Decisions Recorded: 257