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 scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also expected to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held with the press and public excluded due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss its budget, improvement plan, and the new agreed syllabus for religious education.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme and consider the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-27. They were also scheduled to review 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 meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.
Decisions from Meetings
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Reverse the Decision to Increase Parking Charges by CPI 2025: Proposer: Cllr Donnithorne; Seconder: Councillor Pascoe
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address a motion to reverse the recently decided increase in parking charges by CPI, the Chairman referred the motion to the Cabinet for consideration, with a meeting to be organized with relevant parties to determine next steps.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address questions from members of the cabinet regarding public transport to Derriford, the Pentewan Bridge, out-of-court settlements, bunting costs, community area partnerships, EV charging points, environmental health impacts of seagulls, use of EV charging points, and wheelchair accessibility on buses.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendation from the Cornwall Harbours Board
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit at Polkyth Leisure Centre: Proposer: Cllr German; Seconder: Cllr Ball
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to refer a motion regarding public consultation on hydrotherapy provision at Polkyth Leisure Centre to the Cabinet for review and discussion, with a report back to the Council within six months.
Recommendations Approved
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 85