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 5 of 47.
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- Approval of Key Performance Indicators for Cornwall Fire and Rescue ServiceIndividual Decision Day··Approved
Cornwall Council has agreed on a set of performance measures to track how well the fire and rescue service meets its safety goals for local communities.
From the minutes
Decision: 1. That the Key Performance Indicators for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service be approved.
- Sale of Windmill Farm with retained agricultural landIndividual Decision Day··Not recorded
The council approved selling Windmill Farm and its buildings but will keep about 120 acres of the land for farming.
From the minutes
The Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration and Investment introduced the report that sought approval for the Council to sell the farm and buildings at Windmill Farm, 1 Hood Hill, Lower Penponds but retain land to rent out.
- Declaration of surplus and disposal of Menerdue FarmIndividual Decision Day··Approved
The Council will sell Menerdue Farm, keeping a small part to rent out for farming.
From the minutes
Decision: 1. That the asset listed in this report be declared surplus to the requirements of the Council and disposed of on the open market.
- Establishment of Place Partnership Memorandum of Understanding with Homes EnglandIndividual Decision Day··Not recorded
Cornwall Council is teaming up with Homes England, a national housing agency, through a formal agreement that will help build more homes and improve local areas across Cornwall.
From the minutes
Following further engagement with colleagues from Homes England, the Portfolio Holder stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Place Partnership had been agreed, which would represent only the third partnership of its kind in the UK.
- Re-election of Councillor Parsons as Chairman for 2026/27East Sub-Area Planning Committee··Resolved
Councillor Parsons was chosen to stay on as chair of the East Sub-Area Planning Committee for the year starting April 2026.
From the minutes
Upon a vote, it was RESOLVED That Councillor Parsons be re-elected Chairman of the East Sub-Area Planning Committee for 2026/27.
- Re-election of Councillor Gibbons as Vice-Chairman for 2026/27East Sub-Area Planning Committee··Resolved
Councillor Gibbons has been chosen to stay on as Vice-Chairman of the East Sub-Area Planning Committee for the 2026/27 term.
From the minutes
Upon a vote, it was RESOLVED That Councillor Gibbons be re-elected Vice-Chairman of the East Sub-Area Planning Committee for 2026/27.
- Minutes of Constitution and Governance Committee meeting (9 June 2026) approvedConstitution and Governance Committee··Resolved
The Constitution and Governance Committee approved the minutes of its meeting on 9 June 2026.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Rowse, seconded by Councillor Dennis, and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Constitution and Governance Committee held on 9 June 2026 were correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.
- Audit Committee revised Terms of Reference approvedConstitution and Governance Committee··Not recorded
The Audit Committee approved updated rules to follow new auditing standards and strengthen ethical focus.
From the minutes
The Audit Committee had been satisfied with the process and the amendments and supported the approved of the updated Terms of Reference as presented.
- Private Hire Vehicle application refused - non-compliant seatingMiscellaneous Licensing Committee··Resolved
The council refused a private hire vehicle application because the vehicle had side-facing rear seats, which do not meet policy requirements.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by the Chairman and RESOLVED That the Committee do not depart from the Council's specifications contained in its Statement of Practices, Procedures and Policy in respect of the side facing rear seats and that the application be refused.
- Hackney Carriage Vehicle application granted - CV51Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Resolved
A hackney carriage licence was approved after the applicant changed the vehicle's seating to meet council rules.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor O'Connor, seconded by Councillor Cador and RESOLVED That the application in respect of CV51 be granted.
- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence application refused - CD300Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Resolved
We refused your application for a taxi driver’s licence because we did not consider you fit and proper.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor, Pascoe seconded by the Chairman, and RESOLVED that the application for the Grant of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Licence for Applicant CD300 be refused
- Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence revoked - CD302Miscellaneous Licensing Committee··Resolved
A taxi and private hire driver's licence was immediately cancelled because the driver was no longer considered fit to hold it.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Ball, seconded by Councillor Pascoe, and RESOLVED that CD302'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
- Exemption of Appendix 2 from public disclosureSustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Noted
The council agreed to keep Appendix 2 secret because it contains commercially sensitive details about Cornwall Airport Newquay's operations and staff.
From the minutes
The Committee noted that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosure.
- Election of Victoria Wallens-Hancock as ChairmanCornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board··Resolved
Victoria Wallens-Hancock was elected as the new Chair of the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Pension Board.
From the minutes
On a show of hands, it was RESOLVED that Victoria Wallens-Hancock be elected Chairman.
- Approval of minutes from 5 May 2026 meetingCornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board··Resolved
The council agreed that the written record of the 5 May 2026 meeting was correct.
From the minutes
It was moved by Deborah Goodreid, seconded by Jim Pearce and RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board held on 5 May 2026 were correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman.
- Note Business Update report and seek clarifications as requiredCornwall and Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service Local Pension Board··Resolved
The council noted the business update report and will ask questions if needed.
From the minutes
It was moved by Jim Pearce, seconded by Deborah Goodreid and RESOLVED that the members of the Board note the update provided within this Business Update report and seek from officers such clarifications or further assurance as they require.
- Suspension of Premises Licence for Chapel an GansblydhenLicensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
The Chapel an Gansblydhen in Bodmin has had its licence to serve alcohol and hold events suspended immediately.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Chopak, seconded by Councillor Martin, and RESOLVED that the Premises Licence in respect of Chapel an Gansblydhen, Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HR be suspended with immediate effect.
- Approval of Minutes of 30 April 2026 meeting with correctionsStandards Committee··Resolved
The committee agreed to the notes from the 30 April 2026 meeting after fixing a few spelling mistakes and wording.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Clemens, and RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Standards Committee meeting held on 30 April 2026 we re correctly recorded and that they be signed by the Chairman, subject to the following...
- Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Complaints Report notedStandards Committee··Resolved
The council reviewed a report on complaints made by residents about council services and social care.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Moorcroft, and RESOLVED that the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Complaints Report be noted.
- Ethical Standards Complaints Report for Q1 2026–2027 notedStandards Committee··Resolved
The Committee reviewed and took note of the latest quarterly report on ethical standards complaints made against councillors between April and June 2026.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Jenkin, seconded by Councillor Moorcroft, and RESOLVED that the Ethical Standards Complaints Report for Q1, 2026–2027 be noted.
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