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.

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Sustainable Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee from 1/7/25) Cornwall Councillor

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss updates from Cabinet Members on their portfolios, including matters relating to the environment, climate change, transport, and housing. The committee was also set to review its work programme and consider reports on Cormac's small highways schemes and the future of Newquay Airport.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled Cabinet meeting for Cornwall Council on 17 December 2025. The Cabinet is expected to discuss the council's draft budget, council homes, the Langarth Garden Village, the Resources and Waste strategy, the Marine Nature Recovery Framework, the Carers Strategy, the Corporate Parenting Strategy and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The meeting will be held at County Hall in Truro.

December 17, 2025
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting of Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including transport infrastructure, housing, and local development plans. Key items on the agenda included the Mid Cornwall Metro project, the disposal of modular housing units, and the adoption of neighbourhood development plans for Torpoint and Redruth. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss a new lease for Cornwall Airport Newquay and a capital grant for the Truro Sports Hub.

December 03, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine Nature Recovery Framework

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall adopted the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Marine Nature Recovery Framework and recognized the Council's leadership role in marine nature recovery, as outlined in the Grow Nature: Council Nature Recovery Action Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Carers Strategy and Business Case

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved both the Carers Strategy and the Carers Business Case, delegating procurement and contract award decisions to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities in consultation with relevant portfolio holders and strategic directors.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

...to formally adopt the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC) along with its optional protocol number 2, prohibiting child prostitution, child pornography, and the sale of children into slavery, and to approve a Position Statement for embedding the UNCRC into the Council's work, delegating authority for amendments to the Strategic Director of Together for Families in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Schools.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall Comprehensive Spending Review: Draft Budget proposals 2026/27 to 2028/29

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

... the Cabinet of Cornwall decided to use the presented Comprehensive Spending Review and draft budget proposals for 2026/27 to 2028/29 as the basis for public consultation and to use the key assumptions in the report as the basis for the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2026-29.

Recommendations Approved

Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved the Resources and Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, made permanent the booking system at six of the seven Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) where it was trialled, extended the trial at the Launceston HWRC for six months, and delegated authority to the Service Director for Regulatory Services to expand the booking system to additional HWRCs where needed, following stakeholder engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 158