Richard Barker
Email: cllr.richard.barker@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 2 of 2
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's performance, asset management strategy, and work programme for the coming year. The committee was also expected to receive updates from various cabinet members and consider questions from the public.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss questions for the cabinet members, the stewardship of resources, and the council's performance. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chairman and vice-chairman.
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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Digital Inclusion Strategy Refresh
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the Committee considered the CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025–2030, provided feedback to the Cabinet for consideration before formal approval, considered exploring aspects of the Strategy in more detail, and encouraged the Executive to hold a summit on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Governance Arrangements and Protocol for Council Owned Entities (Review of Article 21)
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the committee considered proposed changes to Article 21 and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities, referring comments to the Constitution and Governance Committee for further consideration and recommending a review of the Governance Arrangements within 12 to 18 months of a decision by Full Council.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 July 2025
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...that the minutes of the meeting of Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 15 July 2025 were approved as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Customer Philosophy Refresh
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the committee considered the 'Our Customer Philosophy 2025 – 2030' document, providing feedback to the Leader for consideration before formal approval, and discussed potentially exploring aspects of the philosophy further in their work program.
Recommendations Approved
Council Performance Report – Q1 2025/26
From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...the Committee determined whether any further actions were required by it or other relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committees regarding specific performance concerns identified in the first Council Performance Report for 2025/26, which covered performance, risks, and projects from April to June 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 60