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 5 of 17
Questions from Members to the Cabinet Member on their update
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am - October 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Productivity and Efficiency Plan 2025-26
From: Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.00 am - October 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council Performance Report 2025/26 (Q1)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025
...the Cabinet of Cornwall acknowledged and considered the Council Performance Report for 2025/26, Quarter 1, approved budget virements and uplifts, and noted movements in reserves and the Treasury Management update report.
Recommendations Approved
Specialist Residential Provision for Working Age Adults
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025
...approval was given to publish the Invitation to Tender for Specialist Residential Provision for Working Age Adults, and authority was delegated to award and enter into contracts with successful bidders.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025/2026 - Child Poverty
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 24, 2025
...the Cabinet of Cornwall endorsed the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025/26 on child poverty and supported the strategic priorities and actions proposed to address it, embedding them into the Council's future work program.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 85