Ruth Gripper
Email: cllr.ruth.gripper@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
19 meetings · Page 1 of 4
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.
Cornwall Harbours Board - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cornwall Harbours Board met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to review maritime activity and the budget for the financial year. The meeting's agenda included a detailed maritime activity report covering September to December 2025 and a budget monitor for April to November 2025.
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters. Key topics included an update from Cabinet Members, public questions on care provision, and specific reports on sexual and reproductive health commissioning, adult safeguarding, research initiatives, and soft tissue sarcoma services.
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss the council's capital programme, review their work programme, and receive updates on financial and performance matters. The agenda included the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-27 and the Council Performance Report for the second quarter of 2025/26. Councillors were also expected to have the opportunity to ask questions of cabinet members.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
126 decisions · Page 24 of 26
Leader's Announcements including the Leader's Appointments to the Cabinet and Allocation of Portfolios
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Leader
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...that Councillor Frost was elected Leader of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Committees
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...to discharge its responsibilities, the Council established twenty-three committees, including Appeals, Audit, Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny, Central Sub-Area Planning, Chief Officers Employment, Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny, Constitution and Governance, Cornwall Harbours Board, Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny, East Sub-Area Planning, Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny, Health and Wellbeing Board, Licensing Act, Miscellaneous Licensing, Mount Edgcumbe Joint, Pensions, Standards, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint, Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny, and West Sub-Area Planning Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Allocation of Seats
From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
...the council approved the allocation of seats to political groups as outlined in Appendix 1, adhering to political balance rules.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 19
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 126