Rowland O'Connor
Email: cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Decisions from Meetings
138 decisions · Page 2 of 28
Cornwall Council Says No to Mandatory Digital ID: Proposer: Councillor Donnithorne; Seconder: Councillor Creek
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to express its strong opposition to the government's plans for mandatory digital ID, the Council mandated the Leader to write to the Home Secretary condemning the proposal.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 16 September 2025
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...the minutes of the Cornwall Council meeting held on 16 September 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.
Recommendations Approved
Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy: Proposer: Councillor Tarrant; Seconder: Councillor Hanlon
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to discontinue its mandatory Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/DEI) policy in preference for adhering solely to the Equality Act 2010.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Northern Ireland Veterans: Proposer: Cllr Alvey: Seconder: Cllr Cador
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025
...to request the Leader to write to relevant Secretaries of State and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) to address the health and wellbeing concerns of Northern Ireland veterans regarding potential prosecution under revised NI Legacy legislation for actions during 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007).
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 138