Decision record
930 substantive Cornwall Council decisions
Every decision recorded in Cornwall Council committee minutes — what was decided, which committee decided it, and the exact words from the minutes the outcome rests on — with routine procedural motions set aside.
930 substantive decisions · 35 committees · page 1 of 47.
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- Kernow Industrial Growth Fund update, Project Change Policy and Good Growth Principles approvalCornwall Growth Board··Resolved
The council board approved new rules and principles for handling changes to funded projects, while noting progress in developing key industries in Cornwall.
From the minutes
RESOLVED 1. That the Board noted the update within the report on the distinctive sector development in Cornwall that is being enabled through the design, implementation and delivery of the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund following the announcement of Kernow Industrial Growth Fund by UK Government in November 2025. 2. That the Project Change, Remediation and Clawback Policy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved and implemented. 3. That the updated Good Growth Principles, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, be approved and implemented
- Cornwall Catalyst Fund and Growth Partnerships Review Point 1 approval and delegationCornwall Growth Board··Resolved
The Cornwall Growth Board has approved £27 million for local projects and given officials the power to finalise contracts, including a key infrastructure project now given the green light.
From the minutes
RESOLVED That for Review Point 1 (£27m Cornwall Catalyst Fund & Asset and Growth Partnerships Fund), the Cornwall Growth Board approved the recommendations set out in the exempt report and Appendix 1 and delegated authority to the Service Director for Economy, Regeneration and Assets to negotiate relevant contract conditions and enter into a funding agreement
- Kernow Industrial Growth Fund Revenue Enabling Activity and Commissioning Plan approvalCornwall Growth Board··Resolved
The council approved a plan to spend £3 million on supporting industrial growth and gave officials the authority to commission projects and sign funding agreements.
From the minutes
That the Cornwall Growth Board approved Enabling Activity and Commissioning Plan, as set out in Appendix 3, for the delivery and implementation of the £3m Kernow Industrial Growth Fund Revenue budget allocation and delegated authority to the Service Director for Economy, Regeneration and Assets to commission activity and enter into funding or contractual agreements
- Revocation of Premises Licence for Chapel an Gansblydhen, BodminLicensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clemens, seconded by Councillor Martin, and RESOLVED that the Premises Licence in respect of Chapel an Gansblydhen , Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HR be revoked under section 53C(3)(e) of the Licensing Act 2003
- Councillor Moorcroft elected Chairman for the meetingLicensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
Councillor Moorcroft was elected as Chairman at the start of the meeting.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Dennis, seconded by Councillor Clemens, and RESOLVED that Councillor Moorcroft be elected Chairman for the meeting.
- Central Grill 2 Premises Licence Review adjourned to 7 October 2026Licensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
The review of Central Grill 2's premises licence has been postponed to 7 October 2026 after their representative provided new information.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Dennis, seconded by Councillor Clemens, and RESOLVED that the application to Review the Premises Licence for Central Grill 2, 9 Calenick Street, Truro, TR1 2SF be adjourned to the 7 October 2026 Licensing Act Sub Committee meeting
- Exclude press and public from meetingChief Officers Employment Committee··Resolved
The meeting will be closed to the press and public to discuss confidential information about individuals, finances, or legal matters.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor O'Connor, seconded by Councillor Alvey, and RESOLVED that under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) the press and public be excluded from the meeting
- Review of External Auditor's Update and Sector BriefingAudit Committee··Resolved
The committee reviewed the auditor's report and asked questions.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Webb, seconded by Councillor Burnett and RESOLVED that: That the Audit Committee reviews the External Auditor's Update and Sector Briefing for Cornwall Council as set out at Appendix 1 and make such observations, comments and requests for clarification as may be required.
- Internal Audit performance and recommendations for investmentAudit Committee··Resolved
The committee reviewed internal audit and fraud performance and suggested that the Cabinet think about giving more money to the Internal Audit Team.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Magowan, seconded by Councillor Boase and RESOLVED that: 1. That the Committee notes the delivery against the Key Performance Indicators for internal audit and fraud. 2. That the Committee RECOMMENDS TO CABINET that further investment in the internal Audit Team is considered as part of the budget development process
- Assurance on Risk Management and Counter Fraud arrangementsAudit Committee··Resolved
The committee confirmed that the council's systems for managing risks and preventing fraud are working effectively.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor German, seconded by Councillor Boase and RESOLVED that : 1. The Committee takes assurance that arrangements are in place to provide the Committee with the relevant information, in year, to allow them to discharge their duties in regard to Risk Management and in line with its Terms of Reference. 2. The Committee takes assurance that the arrangements in respect of the Council's strategic risks and the framework by which fraud risks are assessed are in place and that all of these risks have been identified and assessed.
- Internal Audit Report 2025/26 - assurance and action planTamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Resolved
The committee reviewed the internal audit report for 2025/26 and the chief officer's plan to address any issues found.
From the minutes
It was proposed by Councillor Freeman, seconded by Councillor Parsonage and RESOLVED that the Joint Committee notes the outcome of the 2025/26 internal audit review of Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry operations and takes assurance from the audit opinion, risk opinion and senior management response on the actions being taken to strengthen the control and risk environment.
- Statement of Accounts and Audit Findings 2025/26Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Resolved
The committee reviewed the accounts and audit report and found no mistakes or major problems.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Candy, seconded by Councillor Freeman and RESOLVED that 1. The Joint Committee note the Audit Findings 2. The Joint Committee endorse the draft Statement of Accounts (subject to external audit adjustments).
- Council Performance Report Q1 2026/27 and financial decisionsCabinet··Approved
The council reviewed its performance for the first quarter of 2026/27 and approved over £903,000 in budget adjustments and write-offs, as well as public health reserves.
From the minutes
That the following, as detailed in Appendix 8 to the report, be approved: a. budget virements; b. budget uplifts; c. write offs totalling £903,234.59; d. the new public health reserves.
- Capital programme reduction of £3.321mCabinet··Resolved
The council recommends cutting its planned spending on major projects by £3.321 million.
From the minutes
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO FULL COUNCIL: 1. That the capital programme be reduced by a net amount of £3.321m as outlined in Appendix 8 to the report.
- Draft Cornwall Council Commercial Strategy 2026-2030Cabinet··Approved
Cornwall Council has agreed a draft plan setting out how it will run its business and money-making activities between 2026 and 2030.
From the minutes
That the draft Cornwall Council Commercial Strategy 2026-2030, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.
- New Cornwall Local Plan delegation and consultation arrangementsCabinet··Agreed
The council's planning director can publish and consult on the initial stages of the new Local Plan, but only if Cabinet and the full Council approve first.
From the minutes
That, subject to approval from Cabinet in terms of the content of any draft policies at the time of submission and also subject to Council authority to submit the draft plan for examination at the appropriate time, authority be delegated to the Service Director for Planning and Housing to: a. publish and subsequently consult on the Scoping report and draft Vision for the new Cornwall Local Plan
- Cornwall Local Plan timetable adoptionCabinet··Approved
Cornwall Council has agreed to adopt a timetable for the new Local Plan, which can be changed if needed.
From the minutes
That the timetable, as set out at appendix 6 to the report, be adopted as the current intended timetable, subject to any amendments that may need to be enacted
- Engagement Strategy and Customer Charter for Decision MakingCabinet··Agreed
The council has agreed to adopt a new plan for involving residents in decisions about Cornwall's local development and will ask for public feedback on it.
From the minutes
That the Engagement Strategy, as set out in appendix 7 to the report, be consulted on and adopted, alongside a Customer Charter for Decision Making, subject to any amendments that may need to be enacted
- Strategic CIL funds allocation for Neighbourhood Priority StatementsCabinet··Approved
The council has given its Planning and Housing director the power to decide extra funding for parishes that have adopted local neighbourhood priorities.
From the minutes
That authority be delegated to the Service Director for Planning and Housing, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Localism and Planning, to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds to provide a discretionary top up to 25% share of relevant CIL for parishes
- All-Age Independent Advocacy Outline Business CaseCabinet··Approved
The council approved a plan to create a single advocacy service for both children and adults, making it easier to get independent support.
From the minutes
That the All-Age Independent Advocacy Outline Business Case, that sets out the new integrated model for an all-age service for Advocacy ensuring effective and timely Statutory Advocacy, be delivered throughout Cornwall for Children, Young People and Adults across Children's and Adult's Social Care and Health services, be approved.
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