Audit Committee
Audit Committee - 25 September 2026
Audit Committee met. Summary pending.
The Daily Brief · Cornwall Political Watch
Friday, 25 September 2026 · 8 items
Lead story
Tamar Bridge toll booths to be removed, chief officer says
On 25 September 2026, the Audit, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint, and Chief Officers Employment Committees met, though summaries are pending. Separately, Cornwall Council confirmed new restricted byways in Breage, and a chief officer stated toll booths on the Tamar Bridge should be removed, potentially replaced by ANPR technology.
cornwalllive.com
Removing Tamar Bridge toll booths is 'something we absolutely need to do' - Cornwall Live
Tamar Crossings' chief officer told a joint Cornwall and Plymouth council committee that removing the bridge's toll booths, potentially replaced by ANPR technology, is essential.
Why it matters: Removing toll booths could change traffic flow and revenue collection at the Tamar Bridge, affecting commuters.
On the council
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee - 25 September 2026
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee met. Summary pending.
Chief Officers Employment Committee
Chief Officers Employment Committee - 25 September 2026
Chief Officers Employment Committee met. Summary pending.
In the press
cornwalllive.com · Council
Cornwall Council confirms new restricted byways - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council confirmed a Definitive Map Modification Order for Breage, adding two restricted byways and upgrading part of Footpath 55 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Why it matters: Adds two restricted byways and upgrades part of Footpath 55 in Breage, altering public access rights.
cornwalllive.com · Council
Cornwall Council leader quizzed over taxpayers funding 'two chief executives' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's leader faced public questioning at a cabinet meeting over whether taxpayers are funding two chief executives following Kate Kennally's unexplained leave of absence.
Why it matters: Public question over potential dual chief executive salaries raises accountability concerns for council spending.
cornwalllive.com
A30 works bringing 'chaos' and road rage to villages and country lanes - Cornwall Live
National Highways faced criticism from Cornwall councillors after A30 roadworks near Kennards House caused traffic chaos, diverting drivers through narrow village lanes for six months.
Why it matters: A30 roadworks divert traffic through villages for six months, risking congestion and safety on narrow lanes.
cornwalllive.com · Council
Statue of RNLI lifeguard will be in wrong town, says St Ives council - Cornwall Live
St Ives Town Council objected to Cornwall Council's approval of a bronze RNLI lifeguard statue for Porthmeor beach, noting the rescue actually occurred elsewhere.
Why it matters: St Ives council objects to statue location, highlighting a factual inaccuracy in the memorial's placement.
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