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 scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held behind closed doors, with the press and public excluded.
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.
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 meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and receive updates on financial and performance matters. The agenda included the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-27 and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Councillors were also expected to have the opportunity to ask questions of cabinet members.
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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Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to address questions from members, various councillors and officers were assigned to provide written responses, initiate dialogue, arrange meetings, and ensure local member engagement on topics including a memorial for Anne Glanville, the A39 Link Road, County Hall usage, the Economic Forum Chairman's contract, Section 106 and Right to Buy, the Farms Estate, housing targets, and accessibility issues.
Recommendations Approved
Co-Option of Healthwatch Cornwall Representative to Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...to strengthen public input, a named Healthwatch Cornwall representative (with one unnamed substitute) was approved as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...that Councillors Rowse and Frank declared pecuniary interests in Agenda Item 8.3, Working to End the Sewage Scandal,
and subsequently left the meeting during its debate.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 22 July 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 16, 2025
...that the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 22 July 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 104