Steven Webb -  for Cornwall

Steven Webb

Liberal Democrat

Email: cllr.steven.webb@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West Sub-Area Planning Committee (Substitutes) Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Individual Decision Days (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Central Sub-Area Planning Committee (Vice-Chairman) Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Substitutes) Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Substitutes)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 5 of 7

West Sub-Area Planning Committee Substitutes

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications and note a list of planning appeal decisions. Councillors approved an application for a field shelter for horses in Lanner, and approved an application to convert a commercial building in Redruth into residential dwellings and houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).

September 15, 2025
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
West Sub-Area Planning Committee Substitutes

West Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 18th August, 2025 10.00 am

The West Sub-Area Planning Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 18 August 2025, and refused an application for the construction of four dwellinghouses in Redruth, while granting delegated authority for approval of a self-build single storey dwelling in St Day, subject to conditions. The committee also noted a list of planning appeal decisions.

August 18, 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
Central Sub-Area Planning Committee Vice-Chairman

Central Sub-Area Planning Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Central Sub-Area Planning Committee were scheduled to meet on Monday 28th July 2025 to discuss planning application PA24/01112 regarding the Meadowbrook House, and to note the appeals report.

July 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.

Recommendations Approved

Use of 'Chairman'

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...the term Chairman be replaced with Chair in the Council's Constitution, with a note clarifying that Chairman will be interpreted as Chair for equality and diversity purposes except where legally required, and that a review of the Local Government Act 1972 will be undertaken regarding the term Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Council Procedure Rule 12 - Motions on Notice

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 06, 2026

...Council Procedure Rule 12.4 be amended to allow more motions to be debated at Council meetings, with such motions being advisory and not binding on the Cabinet or relevant committees, and Council Procedure Rule 12.5 be amended to require a report back within six months on advisory motions.

Recommendations Approved

Individual Decision - Cornwall Airport Newquay - new 99 year lease for Cornwall Airport Limited

From: Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025

...to grant Cornwall Airport Limited a new 99-year lease and delegate authority to the Head of Property to finalize the lease terms.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 135