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Week of 18 October 2026

Council activity from 12 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

The week in brief

Two Cornwall councillors have been flagged for low attendance: Peter La Broy attended 50% of Economic Prosperity Board meetings and Steve Trevelyan recorded 44% overall attendance, both below the 60% threshold. In other council news, a new employment programme launched, residents were urged to report fly-tipping, and media coverage highlighted the Atlantic Gateway and housing Q&A sessions.

Two councillors fall below attendance threshold

Cllr Peter La Broy attended 1 of 2 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold. Cllr Steve Trevelyan recorded 44% overall attendance (8 of 18 meetings), also below the 60% threshold.

Atlantic Gateway economic prospects highlighted

Cornwall Reports published an article stating the Atlantic Gateway is expected to bring economic benefits, with mention of Cllr Loic Rich.

Housing team offers Q&A session

Cornwall Reports noted that housing councillors Tim Dwelly and another offered to answer public questions, with a caveat about possible inability to answer.

New employment support programme launched

Cornwall Council announced the Connect to Work programme, with Cllr Tim Dwelly mentioned in the press release.

Residents called to combat fly-tipping

Cornwall Council urged residents to join the fight against fly-tipping, with Cllr Thalia Marrington mentioned in the release.

Stories Worth Watching

AI-identified patterns from this week's council data

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Two Cornwall Councillors Flagged for Low Attendance

Cllr Peter La Broy attended only 50% of Economic Prosperity Board meetings, and Cllr Steve Trevelyan has a 44% overall attendance rate, both falling below the 60% threshold. No meetings were held this week, but the flags highlight ongoing attendance concerns.

New Red Flags

Peter La BroyLow Attendance

Attended 1 of 2 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.

Steve TrevelyanLow Attendance

Overall attendance is 44%, below the 60% threshold (8 of 18 meetings attended, not counting 1 apology covered by a substitute).

Attendance Summary

Total Records

60

Present

90%

54 of 60

Absent

3%

2 of 60

Apologies

7%

4 of 60

Media Coverage

Overall Stats

88

Councillors Tracked

335

Meetings All Time

23

Active Red Flags