Email: cllr.pauline.giles@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.30 am
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Cornwall Council meeting on 16 September 2025, according to the agenda and associated reports. It is important to note that this summary is based solely on the meeting agenda and associated documents, and I do not have any information on what was actually discussed or decided during the meeting.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am
Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting for 22 July 2025, to discuss a range of topics from public questions to motions regarding devolution, health priorities, and environmental concerns. Also on the agenda was the Audit Committee Annual Report, re-appointment of a Harbours Board member, and the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy.
Appeals Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Cornwall Council Appeals Committee met on Monday 7 July 2025 to discuss several requests for travel assistance for pupils attending schools across Cornwall. Councillor Pauline Giles was elected Chair for the meeting. All requests for travel assistance were refused, with the exception of one appeal which had been withdrawn prior to the meeting.
Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am
At a meeting of the Cornwall Council, Councillor Rob Nolan was elected Chairman, Councillor John Thomas MBE was elected Vice-Chairman, and Councillor Leigh Frost was elected Leader of the Council. Councillors approved the appointment of committees, the allocation of seats, a programme of ordinary meetings, and a recommendation from the Standards Committee regarding mandatory member training. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Leigh Frost, announced that he would confirm his appointments to the Cabinet and allocation of portfolios within the required constitutional timescales.
Decisions from Meetings
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Member Induction and Marking the End of Council
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 05, 2024
...to approve proposals for member induction and marking the end of the Council, as detailed in paragraphs 2.4(i)-2.4(vii) and 2.5(i)-2.5(ii) respectively.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 September 2024
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 05, 2024
...that the minutes of the Constitution and Governance Committee meeting held on 3 September 2024 were approved as a correct record and should be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Public Speaking at Planning Committees
From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 05, 2024
...to amend the guidance for members and officers dealing with planning matters to include registration for public speaking at Planning Committees, allow adjoining Parish/Town Councils to speak, and encourage Electoral Division Members to liaise with their Town and Parish Councils regarding planning applications.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Education Budget Commissioning Plan
From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024
...to approve the Adult Skills Fund Commissioning Plan and Cornwall Adult Skills Fund Funding Rules, subject to the devolution of Adult Skills powers and funding to the Council.
Recommendations approved
Airport Strategic Review (Part 1)
From: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 10.00 am - October 01, 2024
...to maximise the economic impact of Cornwall Airport Newquay while minimising the financial burden on taxpayers and attracting investment, the Cabinet welcomed future investment, expressed concerns about the negotiation process, decided against deferring any final decision, and agreed that any proposed deal will be brought back to the Committee for scrutiny, also establishing a task and finish group to explore lessons from other airports and options to maximise the airport's success within Cornwall Council's control and ownership.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 146