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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.

Cornwall Council·2026-09-15·Resolved

Plain-English summaries and outcome labels are Cornwall Political Watch's own AI extractions from the published minutes, not Cornwall Council wording. Where a “From the minutes” quote is shown, it is verbatim from the minutes the outcome was extracted from.

Description

Cabinet requested to review whether existing decision-making processes provide sufficient assurance regarding consultation and engagement, and to consider enhancements to strengthen community engagement and public confidence. The motion was amended to strengthen provisions on town and parish council engagement.

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.

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