Rob Parsonage - for Cornwall

Rob Parsonage

Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group Deputy Group Leader of Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group

Email: cllr.rob.parsonage@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor, Committee Member) Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair, Vice-Chairman, Committee Member) Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Substitutes, Cornwall Councillor) Audit Committee (Substitutes) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Individual Decision Days (Cornwall Councillor) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Audit Committee Substitutes

The meeting will now be held on 13 January 2026 at 1pm, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to review key financial and governance documents for the 2024-25 financial year. Discussions were planned around the council's annual governance statement, statement of accounts, and the external auditor's findings. The committee was also set to consider the effectiveness of its own operations and review the financial regulatory framework.

January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Cornwall Councillor

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Committee Member

Extraordinary meeting, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee was scheduled to discuss the updated 2026-27 revenue budget and capital programme, with a particular focus on income from tag account fees. The committee was also set to review the 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan.

January 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Constitution and Governance Committee of Cornwall Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key procedural and policy matters. The committee approved changes to Council Procedure Rule 12, allowing for more motions to be debated at Council meetings, and recommended that the term Chairman be replaced with Chair throughout council documents to promote inclusivity. Additionally, the committee recommended that elected members be provided with guidance on using mobile phones and the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory to improve constituent engagement.

January 06, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

189 decisions · Page 23 of 38

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission update

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 5th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Strategic Housing Group update

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 5th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 5th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 05, 2025

...the Board endorsed the Workforce and Skills Strategy and recommended that the Growth Board approve it, aiming to provide a clear framework for future workforce investment and delivery in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Recommendations Approved

Welcome, Apologies for absence, Declarations of Interest

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 5th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Newquay Airport

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 30, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall endorsed the future development strategy for Cornwall Airport Newquay, led by Cornwall Airport Limited, including closing 'Project Corduroy', allocating funds for implementation, reinstating a consultative forum, and creating a new masterplan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 5.2

Decisions Recorded: 189