Former councillor works on Spaceport site despite receiving payout

Cornwall Council's Licensing Act Sub Committee met on 7 August, electing a chairman and excluding press to consider a premises licence suspension in Bodmin. Separately, a press report revealed that a former councillor continues working on the Spaceport site after receiving a payout.

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Former councillor still works on Spaceport site despite receiving payout - Voice (Cornwall)

A former councillor reportedly continues to work on the Spaceport site despite having received a payout.

Why it matters: A former councillor's continued work at the Spaceport after a payout may raise governance concerns.

On the council

Licensing Act Sub Committee

Licensing Act Sub Committee - 7 August 2026

Licensing Act Sub Committee met. Summary pending.

Licensing Act Sub Committee · decision

Election of Chairman for the meeting

Councillor Clemens was nominated to serve as Chairman for the meeting.

Licensing Act Sub Committee · decision

Exclusion of press and public from meeting

The press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of exempt information relating to an individual and crime prevention/investigation.

Licensing Act Sub Committee · decision

Suspension of Premises Licence for Chapel an Gansblydhen

A decision was made on an Expedited Summary Review application regarding the premises licence for Chapel an Gansblydhen, Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HR.

Why it matters: The committee suspended a premises licence in Bodmin following an expedited review, affecting a local venue.

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