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 10 of 47.
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- Minutes of 13 March 2026 meeting approvedTamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Resolved
The committee agreed that the notes from its 13 March 2026 meeting were correct.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Pascoe, seconded by Councillor Freeman, and RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee held on 13 March 2026 were correctly recorded
- Rejection of Tamar Tag monthly fee increase proposalTamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Not recorded
The council decided to postpone the decision on increasing the Tamar Tag monthly fee from 80p to £2 until financial modelling is completed.
From the minutes
It was proposed as a motion by Councillor Long, and seconded by Councillor Candy that: "The Committee reject the proposal to increase the Tamar Tag monthly fee from £0.80 to £2.00." It was proposed as an amendment by Councillor Parsonage, and seconded by Councillor Pascoe that the proposal be changed to the following wording
- 2025/26 Budget Outturn Report and Annual Governance Statement approvedTamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Resolved
The council approved its spending report for 2025/26 (pending the final audit) and the draft statement on how it is run.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Candy, seconded by Councillor Long and RESOLVED that 1. The 2025/26 outturn report is approved, subject to audit. 2. The draft Annual Governance Statement is approved.
- 2026/27 Revenue forecast and capital programme notedTamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee··Resolved
The council noted the report on the budget for the current financial year, which shows expected income and spending on projects.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Candy, seconded by Councillor Freeman and RESOLVED that the revenue forecast and capital programme for 2026/27 be noted.
- Cornwall Growth Board approves prioritised pipeline of investable propositionsCornwall Growth Board··Approved
The Cornwall Growth Board approved a short‑to‑medium‑term list of investment ideas suggested by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum as the region’s economic priorities.
- Cornwall Growth Board agrees timescales and process for Evergreen Regeneration FundCornwall Growth Board··Agreed
The Cornwall Growth Board approved the schedule and steps for the Evergreen Regeneration Fund and will hire outside experts to do financial modelling and create a delivery and investment plan that will be reviewed in December 2026.
- Cornwall Growth Board approves updated Enterprise Zone Investment PolicyCornwall Growth Board··Approved
The Cornwall Growth Board has approved the updated Enterprise Zone Investment Policy.
- Cornwall Growth Board notes Airport PSO not possibleCornwall Growth Board··Noted
The Cornwall Growth Board says the airport can’t receive a public service obligation this year, but supports efforts to offset the loss by adding regular commercial flights to London for local businesses.
- Delegated authority to approve Application PA26/01234West Sub-Area Planning Committee··Resolved
The council has agreed to let officials approve a housing development, as long as certain conditions and a legal agreement are met.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Crawford, and unanimously, it was:- RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Service Director of Planning and Housing to approve Application No. PA26/01234 subject to the conditions contained within the report and Committee update (or similar conditions) and the completion of a S106 Legal Agreement.
- Refusal of Planning in Principle Application PA25/04620West Sub-Area Planning Committee··Resolved
The council refused the application to build a small housing development because it would go against the local neighbourhood plan.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor M Thomas, seconded by Councillor Gow, and on a vote of 8 votes in favour, 1 against and no abstentions, it was:- RESOLVED that Planning in Principle for Application No. PA25/04620 be refused.
- Refusal of Application PA24/06617 for temporary permissionWest Sub-Area Planning Committee··Resolved
The council refused an application to allow temporary structures in a World Heritage site.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor M Thomas, and on a vote of 4 votes in favour, 3 against and no abstentions, it was:- RESOLVED that Application No. PA24/06617 be refused.
- Councillor Thomas elected ChairmanPensions Committee··Resolved
Councillor Thomas was chosen to chair the meeting.
From the minutes
On a show of hands, it was RESOLVED that Councillor Thomas be elected Chairman.
- Councillor Burnett elected Vice-ChairmanPensions Committee··Resolved
Councillor Burnett was chosen to be the Vice-Chairman for the meeting.
From the minutes
On a show of hands, it was RESOLVED that Councillor Burnett be elected Vice-Chairman.
- Minutes of 12 March 2026 Pensions Committee meeting approvedPensions Committee··Resolved
The council approved the notes from the Pensions Committee meeting held on 12 March 2026.
From the minutes
it was moved by Chris Wilson, seconded by Julie Martin, and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Pensions Committee meeting held on 12 March 2026 were correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.
- Fund's position as at 31 March 2026 notedPensions Committee··Resolved
The committee reviewed and noted an update on how the Fund's investments were performing as of 31 March 2026, without taking any further action.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Kenny, seconded by Councillor Burnett, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the Fund's position as at 31 March 2026 including investment performance information in Appendix 1
- Fund administration activity update notedPensions Committee··Resolved
The committee noted the update on the fund's administrative activities for the quarter.
From the minutes
it was moved by Chris Wilson, seconded by Councillor Smith, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the update provided within the report
- Governance update noted and Administration Strategy Statement approvedPensions Committee··Resolved
The council approved a plan for the fund to consult with employers about how it is run.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Crawford, seconded by Emma Causer, and RESOLVED that 1. The Committee noted the governance update...2. The Committee approved the Administration Strategy Statement for consultation with the Fund's employers
- LPPI Partnership update notedPensions Committee··Resolved
The committee acknowledged the update on the LPPI Partnership's activities.
From the minutes
it was moved by Julie Martin, seconded by Councillor Clegg, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the update given by the representatives from LPPI
- Public excluded from meeting for exempt informationPensions Committee··Resolved
The committee decided to close part of the meeting to the public because it involved confidential information.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Thomas, seconded by Julie Martin, and RESOLVED that under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) the public be excluded from the meeting
- Detailed Fund position and Hymans Cashflow Forecast notedPensions Committee··Resolved
The committee took note of the fund's financial status and cashflow predictions as of the end of March 2026.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Kenny, and RESOLVED that: 1. The Committee noted the detailed position of the Fund as at 31 st March 2026...2. The Committee noted the Hymans Cashflow Forecast
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