Cornwall Council will start holding new public Individual Decision Days from the end of October.
These sessions will allow Cabinet Members to make important Council decisions in public, so everyone can see how choices are made.
The change is part of the administration’s commitment to openness and transparency. It was first announced by Council Leader, Cllr Leigh Frost, at the Full Council meeting in September.
Councillor Frost said: “I promised to make Cornwall Council more open and led by its elected members. Individual Decision Days are a key part of that promise. They mean that big decisions about Cornwall’s future will be made by cabinet members, in public, where everyone can see what’s happening and why.
“This is about putting accountability and openness at the heart of how we work. People should be able to see how the decision-making process works, ask questions, and understand how those decisions affect their communities. That’s what a member-led Council looks like.”
Cabinet members will be joined by Council officers to help explain reports and answer questions. Other councillors can take part online, and the public will be able to send in questions in advance.
The meetings will be shown live online, and all reports will be published five working days before each session.
The first Individual Decision Day will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with others planned for December 3, January 28, 2026, February 25, 2026, and April 22, 2026.
Councillor Frost added: “This is another step in making Cornwall Council more open and transparent.
“Residents deserve to see how and why decisions are made on their behalf, and to know that their elected members are the ones taking those decisions in the public eye. It’s about building trust and showing that local democracy is alive and well here in Cornwall.”
More information about the new Individual Decision Days, and how to participate, can be found on our website.
Published on October 17, 2025