Nicky Chopak -  for Cornwall

Nicky Chopak

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.nicky.chopak@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Licensing Act Sub Committee (Committee Member, Chairman) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Chairman) Licensing Act Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee Street Trading Sub Committee East Sub-Area Planning Committee Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

75 meetings · Page 14 of 15

Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 10.30 am

July 16, 2024
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th July, 2024 10.00 am

July 10, 2024
Licensing Act Committee

Licensing Act Committee - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Licensing Act Committee of Cornwall Council convened on Thursday 27 June 2024 to discuss the revision of the Gambling Act Statement of Principles and the implications of the Gambling Act 2005. The committee approved the revised statement, which will now be subject to public consultation.

June 27, 2024
Licensing Act Sub Committee

Licensing Act Sub Committee - Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday 26 June 2024 to discuss the licensing application submitted by All Things Cornwall Ltd. The committee decided to grant the licence with specific conditions to address concerns raised by local residents and businesses.

June 26, 2024
Licensing Act Sub Committee

Licensing Act Sub Committee - Wednesday, 19th June, 2024 10.00 am

The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday 19 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the approval of a new alcohol licence for a local business, the review of an existing licence, and the implementation of new safety measures for licensed premises. Decisions were made on all these matters, with significant implications for local businesses and public safety.

June 19, 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

Draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development

From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025

...the committee recommended to the Cabinet a series of actions related to the draft Council Priorities Plan and budget development, including receiving lessons learned briefings on specific contracts and provisions, reviewing the approach to financial principles, strengthening references to the Cornish National Minority Status, and considering points raised during the committee's discussion.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 221