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930 substantive Cornwall Council decisions

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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.

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Grant Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD239
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee·18 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council has decided to give a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD239.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Hanlon, seconded by Councillor Thomas, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD239 be granted as the Committee considered Applicant WD239 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence.
Grant Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD232
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee·18 Sept 2026·Resolved
We have granted a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD232.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Thomas, seconded by Councillor Martin, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD232 be granted as the Committee did consider Applicant WD232 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence
Revoke Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for E1D223
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee·18 Sept 2026·Resolved
A taxi driver's licence has been revoked immediately due to serious concerns for public safety.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Batters, seconded by Councillor Ball, and RESOLVED that E1D223's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence be revoked with immediate effect under Section 61(2B) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
Refuse Grant of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD238
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee·18 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council refused to grant a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD238.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Black, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD238 be refused as the Committee did not consider Applicant WD238 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence
Governance update and Constitution amendments
Pensions Committee·17 Sept 2026·Resolved
The Committee reviewed a report and suggested changes to the Council's rules to follow new legal guidelines.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Smith, and RESOLVED that: 1. The Committee noted the governance update and had sought from Officers and representatives such clarification and further information as required. 2. The Committee recommends that the Constitution and Governance Committee approve the proposed changes to the Council's Constitution as set out in Appendix 1.
LPPI Partnership update
Pensions Committee·17 Sept 2026·Resolved
Councillors reviewed an update on the activities of
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Crawford, seconded by Emma Causer, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the update given by the representatives from LPPI and had sought such clarification and further information as required.
Exclusion of public for exempt information
Pensions Committee·17 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council decided to hold a private meeting to discuss confidential financial and business 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 for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act
Fund investment position and activity
Pensions Committee·17 Sept 2026·Resolved
The Committee reviewed how the Fund's investments have been performing and what activity has taken place up to 30 June 2026.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Dennis, seconded by Councillor Mitchell, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the detailed position of the Fund as at 30 June 2026 and the activity covered in the appendices and had sought such clarifications and further information from Officers as was required.
Deferral of Three Ferrets Premises Licence Variation application
Licensing Act Sub Committee·16 Sept 2026·Resolved
The decision on changing the licence for The Three Ferrets was postponed because a committee member had a conflict of interest.
From the minutes
It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Saunby, and RESOLVED that the application for the Variation of a Premises Licence for The Three Ferrets, 17 Chapel Street, St Ives, TR26 2LR be deferred to the 30 September 2026 Licensing Act Sub-Committee meeting for consideration.
Approval of allocation of seats
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council has approved the seating plan listed in Appendix 1.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ashton, seconded by Councillor Tarrant and RESOLVED that the allocation of seats as set out at Appendix 1 be approved.
Council's total Capital Programme uplift by £46.227m
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council has approved increasing its total long-term spending plan by £46.227 million.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Paynter, seconded by Councillor Frost and RESOLVED that the Council's total Capital Programme be uplifted by a net movement of £46.227m as summarised below and in Appendix 1 to the report.
Approval of Audit Committee's Terms of Reference
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council has approved updated rules for the Audit Committee to meet international audit standards and clarify how responsibilities are divided.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Cole, seconded by Councillor Yelland and RESOLVED that the Audit Committee's Terms of Reference, attached to the report at Appendix 2, be approved and that the Responsibility for Functions document, which appeared in the Constitution at Section 4, be updated accordingly.
Updates to Budget scrutiny responsibilities in Constitution
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council has agreed to make the rules clearer about which committee checks the budget, hold three budget planning meetings each year instead of two, and set a schedule for the work.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Cole, seconded by Councillor Yelland and RESOLVED that 1. Responsibility for Functions appearing in Section 4 of the Constitution be updated in accordance with paragraph 2.7 of this report to confirm the respective budgetary responsibilities of the Budget Development and Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committees.
Council notes Standards Committee actions on Advisory Motion
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Noted
The council acknowledges what the Standards Committee did about the advisory motion from the 15 September 2026 meeting.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Alvey and RESOLVED that Council notes the actions undertaken by the Standards Committee with regards to the Advisory Motion when it met on 15 September 2026.
Re-appointment of Drystan Jones to Cornwall Harbours Board
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
Drystan Jones has been re-appointed as an independent voting member of the Cornwall Harbours Board for another three years.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Alvey and RESOLVED that Drystan Jones be re-appointed to serve a second full term as an Independent voting member of Cornwall Harbours Board for a period of three years from the date of their first 3 year term ending.
Cabinet review of Consultation and Engagement Framework
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The Cabinet will review how the council consults and involves the public, including town and parish councils, to make sure decisions are clear and trusted.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor O'Connor and seconded by Councillor Thomason-Kenyon, that Cabinet is requested to 1. Recognise the importance of meaningful public engagement where Council decisions are reasonably expected to have a material environmental or public health impact on residents, communities or local environments.
Cabinet proposals on Homechoice Allocations Scheme
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council will create a housing dashboard, address overcrowding in allocation rules, respond to a government consultation, and include disability support after a motion change.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Webb and seconded by Councillor M Thomas that Cabinet is requested to:- 1. Bring forward, as part of the March 2027 annual review of the Homechoice Allocations Scheme, proposals for a published Cornwall Homechoice prospects dashboard
Council resolution on climate change resilience
Cornwall Council·15 Sept 2026·Resolved
Cornwall Council has agreed to acknowledge how climate change is affecting the area and to take action to help the region adapt, become more resilient, and be better prepared for climate-related emergencies.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor German, seconded by Councillor Gripper and RESOLVED that in recognition the increasing and escalating impacts of climate change on Cornwall's communities, economy, infrastructure, public services and
Travel assistance request - Newlyn School, Hayle
Appeals Committee·14 Sept 2026·Resolved
Travel assistance for a pupil from Hayle to Newlyn School was denied.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Ball, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Newlyn School from their address in Hayle be refused.
Travel assistance request - Treloweth Primary School, Falmouth
Appeals Committee·14 Sept 2026·Resolved
The council agreed to pay for transport for a pupil to get to Treloweth Primary School in Falmouth.
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 Treloweth Primary School from their address in Falmouth be allowed.

Decision	Committee	Date	Outcome
Grant Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD239 The council has decided to give a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD239. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Hanlon, seconded by Councillor Thomas, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD239 be granted as the Committee considered Applicant WD239 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence.	Miscellaneous Licensing Committee	18 Sept 2026	Resolved
Grant Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD232 We have granted a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD232. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Thomas, seconded by Councillor Martin, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD232 be granted as the Committee did consider Applicant WD232 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence	Miscellaneous Licensing Committee	18 Sept 2026	Resolved
Revoke Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for E1D223 A taxi driver's licence has been revoked immediately due to serious concerns for public safety. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Batters, seconded by Councillor Ball, and RESOLVED that E1D223's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence be revoked with immediate effect under Section 61(2B) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976	Miscellaneous Licensing Committee	18 Sept 2026	Resolved
Refuse Grant of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence to WD238 The council refused to grant a taxi and private hire driver's licence to applicant WD238. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Black, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant WD238 be refused as the Committee did not consider Applicant WD238 to be a fit and proper person to hold such a Licence	Miscellaneous Licensing Committee	18 Sept 2026	Resolved
Governance update and Constitution amendments The Committee reviewed a report and suggested changes to the Council's rules to follow new legal guidelines. From the minutes it was moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Smith, and RESOLVED that: 1. The Committee noted the governance update and had sought from Officers and representatives such clarification and further information as required. 2. The Committee recommends that the Constitution and Governance Committee approve the proposed changes to the Council's Constitution as set out in Appendix 1.	Pensions Committee	17 Sept 2026	Resolved
LPPI Partnership update Councillors reviewed an update on the activities of From the minutes it was moved by Councillor Crawford, seconded by Emma Causer, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the update given by the representatives from LPPI and had sought such clarification and further information as required.	Pensions Committee	17 Sept 2026	Resolved
Exclusion of public for exempt information The council decided to hold a private meeting to discuss confidential financial and business 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 for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act	Pensions Committee	17 Sept 2026	Resolved
Fund investment position and activity The Committee reviewed how the Fund's investments have been performing and what activity has taken place up to 30 June 2026. From the minutes it was moved by Councillor Dennis, seconded by Councillor Mitchell, and RESOLVED that the Committee noted the detailed position of the Fund as at 30 June 2026 and the activity covered in the appendices and had sought such clarifications and further information from Officers as was required.	Pensions Committee	17 Sept 2026	Resolved
Deferral of Three Ferrets Premises Licence Variation application The decision on changing the licence for The Three Ferrets was postponed because a committee member had a conflict of interest. From the minutes It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Saunby, and RESOLVED that the application for the Variation of a Premises Licence for The Three Ferrets, 17 Chapel Street, St Ives, TR26 2LR be deferred to the 30 September 2026 Licensing Act Sub-Committee meeting for consideration.	Licensing Act Sub Committee	16 Sept 2026	Resolved
Approval of allocation of seats The council has approved the seating plan listed in Appendix 1. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Ashton, seconded by Councillor Tarrant and RESOLVED that the allocation of seats as set out at Appendix 1 be approved.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Council's total Capital Programme uplift by £46.227m The council has approved increasing its total long-term spending plan by £46.227 million. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Paynter, seconded by Councillor Frost and RESOLVED that the Council's total Capital Programme be uplifted by a net movement of £46.227m as summarised below and in Appendix 1 to the report.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Approval of Audit Committee's Terms of Reference The council has approved updated rules for the Audit Committee to meet international audit standards and clarify how responsibilities are divided. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Cole, seconded by Councillor Yelland and RESOLVED that the Audit Committee's Terms of Reference, attached to the report at Appendix 2, be approved and that the Responsibility for Functions document, which appeared in the Constitution at Section 4, be updated accordingly.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Updates to Budget scrutiny responsibilities in Constitution The council has agreed to make the rules clearer about which committee checks the budget, hold three budget planning meetings each year instead of two, and set a schedule for the work. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Cole, seconded by Councillor Yelland and RESOLVED that 1. Responsibility for Functions appearing in Section 4 of the Constitution be updated in accordance with paragraph 2.7 of this report to confirm the respective budgetary responsibilities of the Budget Development and Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committees.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Council notes Standards Committee actions on Advisory Motion The council acknowledges what the Standards Committee did about the advisory motion from the 15 September 2026 meeting. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Alvey and RESOLVED that Council notes the actions undertaken by the Standards Committee with regards to the Advisory Motion when it met on 15 September 2026.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Noted
Re-appointment of Drystan Jones to Cornwall Harbours Board Drystan Jones has been re-appointed as an independent voting member of the Cornwall Harbours Board for another three years. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Alvey and RESOLVED that Drystan Jones be re-appointed to serve a second full term as an Independent voting member of Cornwall Harbours Board for a period of three years from the date of their first 3 year term ending.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Cabinet review of Consultation and Engagement Framework The Cabinet will review how the council consults and involves the public, including town and parish councils, to make sure decisions are clear and trusted. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor O'Connor and seconded by Councillor Thomason-Kenyon, that Cabinet is requested to 1. Recognise the importance of meaningful public engagement where Council decisions are reasonably expected to have a material environmental or public health impact on residents, communities or local environments.	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Cabinet proposals on Homechoice Allocations Scheme The council will create a housing dashboard, address overcrowding in allocation rules, respond to a government consultation, and include disability support after a motion change. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Webb and seconded by Councillor M Thomas that Cabinet is requested to:- 1. Bring forward, as part of the March 2027 annual review of the Homechoice Allocations Scheme, proposals for a published Cornwall Homechoice prospects dashboard	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Council resolution on climate change resilience Cornwall Council has agreed to acknowledge how climate change is affecting the area and to take action to help the region adapt, become more resilient, and be better prepared for climate-related emergencies. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor German, seconded by Councillor Gripper and RESOLVED that in recognition the increasing and escalating impacts of climate change on Cornwall's communities, economy, infrastructure, public services and	Cornwall Council	15 Sept 2026	Resolved
Travel assistance request - Newlyn School, Hayle Travel assistance for a pupil from Hayle to Newlyn School was denied. From the minutes It was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Ball, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Newlyn School from their address in Hayle be refused.	Appeals Committee	14 Sept 2026	Resolved
Travel assistance request - Treloweth Primary School, Falmouth The council agreed to pay for transport for a pupil to get to Treloweth Primary School in Falmouth. 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 Treloweth Primary School from their address in Falmouth be allowed.	Appeals Committee	14 Sept 2026	Resolved

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