Paul Ashton
Email: cllr.paul.ashton@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am
The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council met on 5 December 2025 to discuss the mid-year appraisal of the Chief Executive, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of previous meetings.
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.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review its work programme, and receive performance and financial updates. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26.
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 10 of 17
Questions from the Public
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address questions from the public, the council agreed to send written replies to the questioners and to conduct an economic assessment regarding the risks and opportunities associated with further devolution powers in preparation for potential Fifth Nation status, sharing the assessment with business leaders.
Recommendations Approved
Trial Parking Tariff Adjustment - Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park: Proposer: Cllr O'Connor; Seconder: Cllr R Parsonage
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to take next steps, a meeting will be organized with the Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, the proposer and seconder of the motion for a trial parking tariff adjustment at the Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park, and the Chairman of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Keep Cornwall Clean!: Proposer: Cllr Mustoe; Seconder: Cllr Donnithorne
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to continue working with Clean Cornwall and volunteer groups to refresh and promote a Duchy-wide litter strategy for cleaner public spaces.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Cornwall Council's Farms Estate: Proposer: Cllr Parsons; Seconder: Cllr Ball
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address a motion regarding safeguarding Cornwall Council's farms estate, the Chairman referred the motion to the Cabinet, and a meeting was scheduled with relevant parties to discuss next steps.
Recommendations Approved
Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members: Proposer: Cllr P Mitchell; Seconder: Cllr Ewert
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to allow for further consideration and analysis, the motion regarding the provision of mobile phones or second SIM cards to elected members was referred to the Constitution and Governance Committee for review and inclusion in their work programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 85