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 8 of 17
Election of Vice-Chairman
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 17, 2025
...that Councillor Ball was elected as Vice-Chairman of the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 January 2025
From: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 17, 2025
...that the minutes of the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 22 January 2025 were approved as correctly recorded, and the Committee also resolved to recommend to Cabinet that they give due regard to the Committee's comments on the 2025/26 budget proposals, including the Capital and Investment Strategy, the provisional settlement, and the consultation responses, specifically supporting targeted cuts (option 2) while reserving the right to propose alternative budgets, and also recommending a review of the budget consultation and development process.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 85