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 4 of 47.
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- Travel assistance request - Mount's Bay Academy, PenzanceAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council made a decision on a request to help a pupil get to Mount's Bay Academy in Penzance.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor Clegg, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Mount's Bay Academy from their address in Penzance be refused.
- Travel assistance request - The Roseland Academy, BodminAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council decided on a request for help with travel costs for a pupil going from Bodmin to The Roseland Academy.
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 The Roseland Academy from their address in Bodmin be refused.
- Travel assistance request - Pencoys School, HelstonAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council decided on a request to help a pupil travel to Pencoys School from near Helston.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clegg, seconded by Councillor Channon, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Pencoys School from their address near Helston be refused.
- Travel assistance request - St Just Primary School, PenzanceAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council decided whether to provide travel help for a pupil going from Penzance to St Just Primary School.
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 St Just Primary School from their address in Penzance be refused.
- Budget and reserves position for 2026/27 financial year notedCornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority··Resolved
Cornwall Council reviewed its spending so far this year and confirmed it is on track with its budget and savings plans for 2026/27.
From the minutes
It was moved by Ruth Williams, seconded by Councillor Evans, and RESOLVED that the budget and reserves position for the 2026/27 financial year as shown at Appendices 1 and 2 is noted.
- Development of crustacean permit withdrawal/suspension/refusal policyCornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority··Resolved
The council agreed to create a policy for taking away, pausing, or denying permits to people who repeatedly break the rules in the crustacean fishery.
From the minutes
It was moved by Nick West, seconded by Simon Toms, and RESOLVED that members agree to the development of a policy to specify the circumstances whereby the Authority can withdraw, suspend or refuse to issue a permit under the Lobster, Crawfish and Crab Fishing Permit Byelaw 2016.
- Approval of Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee minutes from 23 July 2026Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Resolved
The council approved the notes from the 23 July 2026 committee meeting, with a small fix to the times shown.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Mustoe, seconded by Councillor Jenkin and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 23 July 2026, be approved, subject to 'Time not specified' being replaced with timings of the start and finish of the meeting.
- Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership Programme reviewCommunity Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Resolved
The council reviewed how the fire service is improving its culture, hiring, and staff wellbeing.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Clemens and RESOLVED that: 1. That the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee fulfils its statutory role as the Fire and Rescue Authority's responsible scrutiny function by giving due regard to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service People Culture and Leadership programme review and provides comment. 2. The Committee recognises and commends the culture of openness and teamwork that has been developed.
- Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy review and consultationCommunity Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Resolved
The council will ask the public for their views on a new plan to improve air quality, focusing on fine dust, indoor air, and farm emissions.
From the minutes
It as moved by Counillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Blackman and RESOLVED that: 1. That the Committee considers the draft revised Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy
- Violence Against Women and Girls Overview Report and bystander trainingCommunity Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Resolved
The Committee looked at a report on violence against women and girls as part of checking the Safer Cornwall Plan, and asked for training on how to help in unsafe situations for its members.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Clemens, seconded by Councillor Mustoe and RESOLVED that: 1. That the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviews the Violence Against Women and Girls Overview Report as part of its duties and responsibilities in respect of oversight of the Safer Cornwall Plan and provide any comments on the report back to Safer Cornwall Partnership. 2. The Committee requests face to face bystander training and consideration of this training provision for all council Members.
- Approval of minutes from 12 June 2026 meetingCornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board··Resolved
The Board approved the minutes from the 12 June 2026 meeting.
From the minutes
It was moved by Maire Collins, seconded by Amanda Trowill, and RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Cornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board held on 12 June 2026 were correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.
- Note governance update and request further informationCornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board··Resolved
The council noted the governance update and asked for more information.
From the minutes
It was proposed by Maria Collins, seconded by Amanda Trowill and RESOLVED that the Pension Board notes the governance update and requests such clarifications and further information from officers as may be required.
- Note Pensions Committee minutes from 18 June 2026 (Part 1)Cornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board··Resolved
The Board acknowledged the public minutes from the Pensions Committee meeting on 18 June 2026.
From the minutes
It was proposed by Amanda Trowill, seconded by Ian Smart and RESOLVED that the Board notes the minutes, items, and associated recommendations approved by the Pensions Committee, from the public part of the Pensions Committee meeting, held on 18 June 2026, and asks officers for such clarifications or additional information as may be required.
- Exclude public from confidential business discussionCornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board··Resolved
The council decided to hold a private meeting to discuss confidential financial and business matters.
From the minutes
It was moved by Amanda Trowill, seconded by Maria Collins, 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
- Note Pensions Committee minutes from 18 June 2026 (Part 2)Cornwall Pension Fund Local Pension Board··Resolved
The board noted the confidential decisions made at the Pensions Committee meeting on 18 June 2026.
From the minutes
It was proposed by Maria Collins, seconded by Ian Smart and RESOLVED that the Board notes the items and the associated recommendations approved by the Pensions Committee, from the confidential part of the Pensions Committee meeting, which was held on 18 June 2026, and asks officers for such clarifications or additional information as may be required.
- Approval of freehold land swap between Cornwall Council and Duchy of Cornwall for Newquay HWRCIndividual Decision Day··Not recorded
Cornwall Council agreed to swap its old waste site in Newquay for land to build a new, bigger recycling centre.
From the minutes
The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change introduced the report that sought approval of a freehold land swap between Cornwall Council and the Duchy of Cornwall to enable the delivery of a new Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) for Newquay.
- Delegation to procure suppliers for commercial schemes and advertisingIndividual Decision Day··Approved
The Council will hire suppliers for three existing commercial projects that end in March 2027 and start a trial to sell advertising on its property.
From the minutes
Decision: 1. That authority be delegated to the Service Director for Environment & Connectivity to procure suppliers for the following schemes: a) Camel Trail Cycle Hire Scheme b) Water-Based Activity Licence Scheme c) Pop-up Licence Scheme d) Advertising
- Submission of 2026/27 Highways Maintenance Transparency Report to Department for TransportIndividual Decision Day··Not recorded
The council agreed to send the government its yearly report on how it maintains roads.
From the minutes
The Portfolio Holder for Transport introduced the report that sought approval to submit Cornwall Council's 2026/27 Highways Maintenance Transparency Report to the Department for Transport.
- Licence of Visit Cornwall assets to Cornwall Visitor Alliance LtdIndividual Decision Day··Approved
The Council has agreed to let a new tourism group use the Visit Cornwall name and materials for two years.
From the minutes
Decision: 1. That the licence of Cornwall Council's Visit Cornwall intangible assets to Cornwall Visitor Alliance Ltd be approved. 2. That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Place to finalise terms and enter into
- Renewal of Public Spaces Protection Order relating to alcohol consumptionIndividual Decision Day··Not recorded
The Council will renew the rules banning drinking alcohol in public spaces for another three years, with changes based on what the public and evidence say.
From the minutes
The Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Public Health introduced the report that sought support for the renewal of Cornwall's Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) relating to alcohol consumption in designated public places.
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