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 17 of 47.
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- Refuse travel assistance for Camborne Science and International AcademyAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council has refused to pay for a student's travel from near Redruth to Camborne Science and International Academy.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Candy, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Camborne Science and International Academy from their address near Redruth be refused.
- Refuse travel assistance for Liskeard School and Community CollegeAppeals Committee··Resolved
We will not provide transport for this pupil because their journey is not considered necessary or eligible.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Clegg, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Liskeard School and Community College from their address near Fowey be refused.
- Defer decision on Redruth School travel assistance requestAppeals Committee··Deferred
The council has postponed its decision on a request to help pay for a student’s travel to Redruth School.
From the minutes
The Chairman advised that the item would be deferred to a future meeting.
- Refuse travel assistance for Truro and Penwith College – TregyeAppeals Committee··Resolved
We will not pay for travel to Truro and Penwith College – Tregye for this pupil from Bodmin.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Candy, seconded by Councillor Clegg, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Truro and Penwith College - Tregye from their address in Bodmin be refused.
- Refuse travel assistance for Upton Cross SchoolAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council has refused to pay for a student's travel from Launceston to Upton Cross School.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Candy, seconded by Councillor Clegg, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Upton Cross School from their address in Launceston be refused.
- Refuse travel assistance for Wadebridge SchoolAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council will not pay for travel to Wadebridge School for a pupil who lives nearby.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Candy, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Wadebridge School from their address near Wadebridge be refused.
- Travel assistance request - Archbishop Benson CE Primary School (Truro)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council considered a request for travel assistance for a pupil to attend Archbishop Benson CE Primary School.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Channon, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Archbishop Benson CE Primary School from their address near Truro be allowed.
- Travel assistance request - Humphry Davy School (Helston)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council decided on a request for help with travel costs for a student to get to Humphry Davy School.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor O'Keefe, seconded by Councillor Ball, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Humphry Davy School from their address in Helston be refused.
- Travel assistance request - Mounts Bay Academy (Penzance)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council considered and decided on a request to provide travel assistance for a pupil attending Mounts Bay Academy in Penzance.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Channon, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Mounts Bay Academy from their address in Penzance be refused.
- Travel assistance request - Oak Tree School (St Austell)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council decided on a request for travel assistance for a pupil to attend Oak Tree School in St Austell.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Oak Tree School from their address in St Austell be refused.
- Travel assistance request - Restormel APA (Falmouth)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council considered and made a decision on a request for travel help for a pupil to attend Restormel APA in Falmouth.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Restormel APA from their address in Falmouth be refused.
- Approve minutes of Miscellaneous Licensing Committee (6 Mar 2026)Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Approved
The council approved the March 6 2026 Miscellaneous Licensing Committee meeting minutes as accurate and recommended that the Chairman sign them.
- Approve minutes of Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee (20 Mar 2026)Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Approved
The council approved the March 20 2026 minutes of the Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee and agreed the chairman should sign them.
- Exclude press and public from meeting during confidential businessMiscellaneous Licensing Committee··Approved
The council will keep the press and public out of the meeting when discussing confidential matters that could reveal exempt information.
- Refuse Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle licence for Applicant WD223Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Rejected
The council decided to reject WD223’s taxi and private‑hire licence because they were deemed not fit and proper.
- Refuse Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle licence for Applicant WD224Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Rejected
The council rejected the taxi and private‑hire licence for applicant WD224 because they were not considered a fit and proper person, due to undisclosed penalty points and other concerns.
- Reschedule meeting to 31 MarchConstitution and Governance Committee··Not recorded
The council has moved the meeting from March 10 to March 31 because it conflicted with Councillor Towill’s funeral.
- Approve minutes of 6 Jan 2026 Constitution and Governance CommitteeConstitution and Governance Committee··Carried
The council approved the minutes of the 6 January 2026 Constitution and Governance Committee meeting, confirming they were accurately recorded and signed by the chairman.
- Recommend approval of Financial Governance Framework and Financial Approvals Process changesConstitution and Governance Committee··Carried
Councillor Rowse and Councillor Garrigan recommend that the council approve the proposed changes to the Financial Governance Framework and Financial Approvals Process and note the changes to the Financial Procedure Rules.
- Rename St. Buryan, Lamorna and Paul Parish CouncilConstitution and Governance Committee··Carried
The council voted to rename the St. Buryan, Lamorna and Paul Parish Council to the St. Buryan and Lamorna Parish Council.
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