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Wednesday, 4 November 2026 · quiet day

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Cornwall Council leader accused of 'total b******s' over Corserv chief absence

A Licensing Act Sub Committee met with summary pending, while Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost faced criticism after a councillor disputed his response to reports that Corserv chief executive Andrew Edmond is absent on long-term sick leave or has left.

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Cornwall Council leader accused of 'total b******s' over another top job absence - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost faced criticism after a councillor disputed his answer regarding reports that Corserv chief executive Andrew Edmond is also absent on long-term sick leave or has left.

Why it matters: Corserv is a council-owned company; uncertainty over its chief executive's absence has governance implications for Cornwall Council.

Background — Laurie Magowan: attendance dropped 40 points (100% → 60%) — Laurie Magowan: attendance dropped 40 points (100% → 60%) Ruth Gripper: attendance dropped 67 points (100% → 33%) — Ruth Gripper: attendance dropped 67 points (100% → 33%)

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