Sarah Preece -  for Cornwall

Sarah Preece

Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Localism and Planning

Email: cllr.sarah.preece@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) (Cornwall Councillor) Cabinet (Committee Member) Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board (Committee Member) Individual Decision Days (Committee Member) Cornwall Growth Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board Committee Member

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the performance and commissioning of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Programme. Additionally, the Board will consider funding decisions related to the SPF programme, with some discussions likely to take place in private.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to address several key decisions across various council portfolios. Discussions were planned regarding financial arrangements for Celtic Sea Power Limited, the formalisation of aftercare services for individuals under the Mental Health Act 1983, and a strategy to mitigate environmental impacts in the River Camel catchment. Additionally, decisions were scheduled concerning the release of vacant Housing Revenue Account properties and the investment plan for the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.

January 28, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Growth Board Committee Member

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
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

Decisions from Meetings

158 decisions · Page 9 of 32

Review of Article 21 - Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities and the Protocol for Governance Arrangements of Council Owned Entities

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the Cornwall Council of Cornwall decided to implement proposed changes to Article 21 regarding governance arrangements of council-owned entities, including revisions to the protocol, officer and member board service confirmation, a glossary of terms, scrutiny role clarification, and a governance review, while delegating authority to the Head of Commercial Assurance for minor protocol amendments.

Recommendations Approved

Support the Housing Revenue Account: Proposer: Councillor Ewert; Seconder: Councillor German

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...the motion to consider transferring approximately £1 million from Second Homes Council Tax income to the Housing Revenue Account to expedite remedial work on stubborn voids and reduce temporary accommodation costs was referred to the Cabinet because the subject matter fell within its functions.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Dues, Fees and Charges for Financial Year 2026 to 27

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to approve the 2026/2027 budgets for the respective ports and harbours as outlined in Appendix 1 of the Cornwall Harbours Board and Maritime Service Dues, Fees and Charges report.

Recommendations Approved

Independent Remuneration Panel: Review of Members' Allowances

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 25, 2025

...to approve a recruitment process for new members of the Independent Remuneration Panel and task the panel with reviewing and recommending changes to the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2027-28 financial year onwards.

Recommendations Approved

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: 25

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 158