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 8 of 47.
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- Councillor Moorcroft elected Chairman for the meetingLicensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
Councillor Moorcroft was elected to chair the meeting.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Parsons, and RESOLVED that Councillor Moorcroft be elected Chairman for the meeting.
- Adjourn licensing hearing to 22 July 2026 at 10:00Licensing Act Sub Committee··Resolved
The council has delayed the hearing for a business's alcohol licence until 22 July 2026 at 10:00 because the licence-holder's representative couldn't attend due to an urgent appointment.
From the minutes
it was moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Parsons, and RESOLVED that the Sub-Committee agreed that for the reasons provided above that it would be appropriate to adjourn the item for a period of 7 days and to 10:00 on 22 July 2026.
- Discussion and update on hospital discharge, flow and corridor careHealth and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Resolved
We discussed the hospital's plans to stop treating patients in corridors and speed up emergency care.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Creek, seconded by Councillor Blackman and RESOLVED that: 1. The Committee discussed and considered the actions being taken to end corridor care and improve urgent and emergency care performance, as set out in the report; 2. Request a further update report in six months' time on progress against improvement actions, including performance targets and reducing corridor care; 3. Recommendations will be returned to the Committee from its Task and Finish Group on Patient Flow and Discharge working with RCHT and system partners.
- Defer approval of 16 June 2026 draft minutesSustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee··Deferred
The council agreed to delay approving the June 16 meeting minutes so Stephen Morgan's requested changes can be added, and will review the revised version at the next meeting.
From the minutes
The Chairman therefore proposed that approval of the draft minutes be deferred to allow the amendments to be incorporated, with the revised minutes to be presented to the Committee for approval at its next meeting.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Penrice Academy (Par) - first requestAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council refused the first request for travel assistance for a pupil to get from Par to Penrice Academy.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Penrice Academy from their address in Par be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Penrice Academy (Par) - second requestAppeals Committee··Resolved
We refused a second request to help pay for a student's travel to Penrice Academy from Par.
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 Penrice Academy from their address in Par be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Penrice Academy (Par) - third requestAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council refused a third request for help with travel costs for a student from Par to attend Penrice Academy.
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 Penrice Academy from their address in Par be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Penrice Academy (Par) - fourth requestAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council refused a fourth request for travel help for a student from Par to attend Penrice Academy.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Penrice Academy from their address in Par be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Penrice Academy (Par) - fifth requestAppeals Committee··Resolved
The council refused a fifth request to help pay for a student's travel from Par to Penrice Academy.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Penrice Academy from their address in Par be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Threemilestone School (Redruth)Appeals Committee··Resolved
The council turned down a request to help pay for a pupil's travel to Threemilestone School from near Redruth.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor O'Keefe, and RESOLVED that the request for travel assistance to be provided for a pupil to attend Threemilestone School from their address near Redruth be refused.
- Refusal of travel assistance request for Torpoint Community College (Saltash)Appeals Committee··Resolved
Travel help was refused for a student wanting to get from near Saltash to Torpoint Community College.
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 Torpoint Community College from their address near Saltash be refused.
- Cornwall International Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed for Cabinet approvalCornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board··Approved
The council board has backed the 2026-2036 international strategy, and it will now go to the Cabinet for final approval.
From the minutes
The Board endorsed the Cornwall International Strategy, as set out in draft at Appendix 1, for approval by Cornwall Council's Cabinet on 29 July 2026.
- Harbour Performance Against Budget ApprovalCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
The Board approved the Harbour's spending and reserve changes for the latest period.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Gripper, seconded by Geoff Wilson and RESOLVED that the Board noted and approved the Harbour's performance against budget and subsequent reserve movements.
- Harbour Performance Against Budget Approval (Second Item)Cornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
The board approved how the harbour's income and spending compared to its budget and how its reserves changed.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Alvey, seconded by Tony Gurd and RESOLVED that the Board noted and approved the Harbour's performance against budget and subsequent reserve movements.
- Structural Repairs Funding for St Ives and PortreathCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
Cornwall Council has approved £90,500 from harbour reserves to carry out structural repairs at St Ives and Portreath Harbours.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Drystan Jones and RESOLVED that £90,500 of the Cornwall Harbours General Reserve would be used to fund part of structural repairs needed for St Ives and Portreath Harbours.
- Port of Truro Development Proposal SupportCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
The Council agreed to support plans for developing the Port of Truro, including spending money, selling assets, tearing down a shed, and applying for grants.
From the minutes
It was moved by Geoff Wilson, seconded by Councillor Alvey and RESOLVED that: The Board supported the proposal, without amendment, included as follows; a) a financial commitment from the Port of Truro Reserve, to a value of £0.374m, b) sale of the Newham Office and Maritime Workshop, c) demolition of Shed 6 and d) endorsed the application to the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund e) in the event the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund was not available, priority is given to the Port of Truro from the Truro Harbours General Reserve.
- FaSS Project Match Funding CommitmentCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
The council agreed to use up to a set amount of reserve money to support FaSS projects if they receive other funding.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Channon, seconded by Councillor Gripper and RESOLVED that if project funding is awarded, there was a commitment to match fund FaSS projects, up to a total of £671,250 from the Cornwall Harbours General Reserve and £242,000 from the Port of Penryn Reserve, where appropriate.
- Reappointment and Resignation ActionsCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
Drystan Jones was reappointed for a second term, and Nathan de Rozarieux’s resignation was accepted.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Alvey, seconded by Councillor Channon and RESOLVED that: 1. the Cornwall Harbours Board RECOMMENDS to Council that Drystan Jones is 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. 2. the Cornwall Harbours Board acknowledged the formal resignation of Nathan de Rozarieux as a co-opted member of Cornwall Harbours Board at the end of his 3 year term (September 2026) and thanked him for his time and valued contribution to Cornwall Harbours Board.
- Safety and Operations Report NotedCornwall Harbours Board··Resolved
The board reviewed and acknowledged the harbour safety and operations update.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Alvey, seconded by Tony Gurd and RESOLVED that the Cornwall Harbours Board noted the report.
- Councillor Thomas elected ChairmanStanding Advisory Council on Religious Education··Resolved
Councillor Thomas was chosen to chair the meeting.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Patrick Buckley and RESOLVED that Councillor Thomas be elected Chairman.
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