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 on 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) West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Committee Member)

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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, 2 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to consider two planning applications: one for the construction of 12 residential units in St Ives and another for a local needs self-build dwelling in Coverack. The committee was also due to review a list of planning appeal decisions.

March 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and policy matters, alongside public questions. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the Council Priorities Plan for 2026-2030, the Housing and Revenue Account Business Plan and rent setting for 2026-27, and the Comprehensive Spending Review Budget Proposals for 2026-27 to 2028-29. The meeting also included a review of licensing fees and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27.

February 24, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Cornwall Councillor

Cabinet - Friday, 13 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Cornwall Council met on Friday 13 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters, including the Council's performance, budget proposals, housing plans, and air services. Key decisions included the approval of the Council Priorities Plan 2026-2030, a significant increase in Council Tax, and a new Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.

February 13, 2026, 10:00 am
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 met on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss four planning applications. The committee resolved to grant delegated authority to approve three of these applications, subject to conditions and the signing of legal agreements where necessary. One application was approved with conditions.

February 02, 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 met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft council financial plans for 2026-2030 and the budget for 2026/27. The committee made recommendations to the Cabinet regarding future consultation processes and the review of financial principles.

January 21, 2026, 10:00 am

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

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 4 November 2025

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

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: 96

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 257