Rowland O'Connor -  for Cornwall

Rowland O'Connor

 Stand Alone Independent

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

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Cornwall Councillor) Audit Committee (Vice-Chair) 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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

22 meetings · Page 3 of 5

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 12th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee met to discuss several applications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences, ultimately granting one application with conditions, refusing five, and addressing an urgent item by refusing another application in the absence of the applicant. The committee also reviewed the minutes from their previous meeting on 15 August 2025, approving them with an amendment to the start time.

September 12, 2025
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 15th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee of Cornwall Council met on 15 August 2025, to discuss several licensing applications and reviews. The committee refused applications for Hackney Carriages that did not meet policy specifications, reviewed existing Hackney Carriage licenses, and made decisions on granting new licenses based on whether applicants were deemed fit and proper persons. The committee also observed a two minute silence at 12pm as a mark of respect for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

August 15, 2025
Cabinet Cornwall Councillor

Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Council cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including endorsing high-level priorities to shape a detailed council plan for 2026-2030, approving tenders for care and extra care homes, and supporting a development strategy for Newquay Airport. They also approved the Cornwall Joint Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Commissioning Strategy 2025–2030 and the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025–2028.

July 30, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

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.

July 22, 2025
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee Committee Member

Miscellaneous Licensing Committee - Friday, 18th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Miscellaneous Licensing Committee convened to address several applications and reviews related to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licences. The committee refused applications for the grant of licences for Applicant E1D177 and Applicant WD204, as well as applications for renewal of licences for Applicant WD205 and Applicant WD206. The committee granted the application for renewal of a licence for Applicant CD284, and took no further action in respect of Applicant E1D209's licence.

July 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

123 decisions · Page 1 of 25

General Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Home Based Prevention and Intermediate Care Business Case, including integrated commissioning of home-based intermediate care with the Council taking the lead commissioning role for specified service areas, and delegated procurement and contract award decisions to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 24 September 2025 / Kovnotennow an Kuntelles Synsys 24 mis Gwynngala 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the approach to developing the Financial Strategy, taking into account the local government finance context and feedback from the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

CornwALL Connected - Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...the 'CornwALL Connected Digital Inclusion Strategy 2025-2030' was approved, along with scheduling a summit to focus on connectivity, infrastructure, and inclusivity in Cornwall.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Council Priorities Plan 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

... that the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 document be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.

For Determination

Leader's Announcements / Deklaryansow an Hembrenkyas

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 12, 2025

...to ensure continued connectivity between Newquay and Gatwick, an interim provider was secured to maintain daily flights starting November 23, 2025, increasing to twice daily in mid-February 2026, while also participating in national schemes related to health, employment, and bus services, and advocating for Cornwall's interests on a national stage.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 22

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 123