Rowland O'Connor -  for Cornwall

Rowland O'Connor

Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group Group Leader of Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group

Email: cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Audit Committee (Vice-Chair, Committee Member) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Constitution and Governance Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

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 Committee Member

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
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

November 25, 2025
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Cornwall Councillor

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for retail developments, residential dwellings, and the refurbishment of a local club. The committee was also scheduled to review an appeals report.

November 17, 2025
Cabinet Cornwall Councillor

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Council Cabinet met to discuss the Council Performance Report for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, the Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30, and several strategies and commissioning plans. The cabinet approved the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 for public consultation, and also approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, and to commence a procurement process for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. They also formally adopted the 'Our Customer Philosophy 2025-2030' and the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030'.

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

138 decisions · Page 16 of 28

Cabinet Priorities and impact/response to the Government's reforms, including a Cornwall Council Comprehensive Spending Review

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

...to endorse high-level priorities, acknowledge government reforms' impact, approve a Comprehensive Spending Review approach, and delegate authority for responding to government consultations on funding and council tax.

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

Publication of tenders for Extra Care

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

...the publication of tenders for both an Extra Care Development Framework and an Extra Care Services Framework was approved, delegating authority to the Strategic Director Safe and Caring Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Partnerships, to award and enter into Framework Agreements with successful bidders.

Recommendations Approved

Publication of tenders for Care Homes

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

...to approve the publication of tenders for the Care Homes Development Framework and the Care Homes Care Services Framework, as well as the Business Case for the Care Home Purchasing Agreement, delegating authority for awarding contracts to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 138