Committee Action Tracker 2025

Full Council

15 April 2025

Ethical Investments

Action - Leader to provide a written response to Councillor Bunney on whether all investments are ethical and do not support military action which harm children.

Response - will be added soon.

Highways Act 1980

Action - Councillor Donnithorne to provide a written response to Councillor Fitter in respect of the position for Members being liable for costs when responding to a consultation under the Act.

Response - Member cost liabilities

22 July 2025

Motion Abandoned Boats

Action - Cornwall Council commits to

1. Work with all Stakeholders to consider a means by which boat abandonment is distinctiveness and:

a. Clean up the hundreds of abandoned end-of-life boats around the coastline and estuaries of Cornwall and beyond.

b. Support and promote a viable means of recycling GRP and encourage manufacturers to use more sustainable materials for new boats.

2. Lobby Government to consider introducing tougher legislation to combat the increasing threat of abandoned vessels to our marine environment.

Response Maritime Manager Chris Jones is on a British Ports Association working group which are lobbying Government with regards to end of life boats.

Motion Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion (Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act) to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions

Response - At Council on 25 November 2025 as part of his Leader’s announcements, the Leader confirmed the following which is confirmed in the minutes:-

“The motion had requested an All-Member Briefing within four months of the meeting, outlining the changes being made in light of the ruling. The All-Member Briefing had originally been planned for early November, and would be rescheduled early in the New Year. The Equality and Human Rights Commission had explicitly stated that organisations and service providers should not wait for its updated statutory Code of Practice to comply with the law following the Supreme Court's ruling. The Commission had clarified that the ruling took immediate effect in law. Furthermore, in referring the motion to Cabinet, the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee had added the Council’s compliance with the Supreme Court ruling to its work programme. Members of the Committee would consider how the new draft EDI Strategy 2026–2030 aligned with the ruling, with two meetings to be arranged early in the New Year. These would provide an opportunity for Members to engage with and provide feedback on the new draft strategy ahead of making a formal recommendation to Cabinet.”

Motion Devolution for Cornwall

Action - It was resolved that Cornwall Council

1. Reaffirms its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall.
2. Calls for this devolution settlement to properly reflect Cornwall's national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.
3. Calls for central Government to formally recognise Cornwall as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom.
4. Mandates the Leader of Cornwall Council to write to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and other relevant ministers to seek a meeting with a cross-party delegation from this authority.

Response - Letter regarding Cornish nation recognition

Motion Safeguarding Cornwall's Health Priorities

Action - It was Resolved that we are disappointed that this decision has been made nationally on behalf of Cornwall and would have been keen to see Cornwall & IOS ICB remain sovereign but look forward to working with the new board upon their appointment and that the Council:-

1. Engages constructively with NHS England, the new ICB leadership, and the Secretary of State for Health to seek: A. Clear assurances and seek guarantees that Cornwall will retain **dedicated leadership representation** within the cluster. B. Transparent finding arrangements, ensuring Cornwall's budget is protected and used to address local health inequalities. C. A strong voice for Cornwall in strategic planning, with meaningful involvement of local authorities and communities and this remains central to the delivery of health and care services for residents in Cornwall. D. Ensure the residents of Cornwall continue to be heard through a revised and strengthened 'Healthwatch' provision.
2. Requests a joint discussion with Devon County Council and the Isles of Scilly Council to explore collaborative governance arrangements that respect both systems' needs.
3. Tasks the Health & Adult Social Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee with monitoring the transition, reporting on: A. Impacts on Cornwall's health services and outcomes. B. Community stakeholder engagement in decision-making. C. Financial and staffing stability during the merger process.
4. Works with Cornish MPs and health leaders to ensure local concerns are heard at a national level, while seeking opportunities to strengthen, not diminish, health outcomes for all residents.

Response - Concerning the motion Safeguarding Cornwall's Health Priorities

Motion the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit

Action - in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion (Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit) to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

Response - at Council on 25 November 2025 as part of his Leader’s announcements, the Leader confirmed the following which is confirmed in the minutes:- “The Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Localism and Planning had met with the proposer and seconders of the motion and the Chairman of the Council on 12 August 2025.

In response to the motion, it had been agreed that, as this did not sit within Leisure or Public Health priorities, Cornwall Council should no longer take a lead on discussions nor lead a public consultation.

Instead, a proposal had been put forward that outlined a community-led model. Since then, a plan had been put in place with agreed milestones and timelines that prioritised financial viability and community leadership.

An exploration of alternative hydrotherapy solutions had also been enacted. Positive progress had been made to date, including engagement with potential providers and the community group invested in progressing a hydrotherapy provision in Mid Cornwall.

In addition, a survey had been issued to specialist providers and user groups to establish demand. Based on the responses, viability of the proposal could be assessed.”

Motion Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys

Action - It was Resolved that Cornwall Council

1. Promotes a Voluntary Ban on the sale of, 'Flying Rings', encouraging shops to sell alternatives instead.
2. Produces and circulates publicity highlighting to the public the danger these toys present to marine mammals.
3. Bans or discourages the use of, 'Flying Ring' toys on Cornwall Council beaches.

Response - will be added soon.

Recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer

Action - Councillor Rich to provide a written response to Councillor German in respect of his query about the recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer i.e. how the post had become vacant and the timescales for recruitment for the replacement.

Response - Recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer

Public Transport Links to Derriford

Action - Ahead of the bus contract review in 2028, Councillor Rogerson to discuss with Councillor Pascoe potential alternative transport options for the residents of Liskeard to access Derriford Hospital.

Response - Meeting held on 26 September 2025.

Pentewan Bridge

Action - Councillor Rich to confirm in writing to Councillor Mustoe the timescales for the reopening of the bridge.

Response - Pentewan Bridge.

Out of Court Settlements since May 2021

Action - The Leader to provide a written response to Councillor Magowan on the details of how many out of court settlements the Council has entered into since May 2021, how many of these included confidentiality clauses, the total value of the agreements and, without disclosing sensitive information, and which portfolio areas these originated from.

Response - the Monitoring Officer met with Councillor McGowan to discuss how this question could be answered in more detail.

Bunting Costs

Action - Councillor Rogerson to confirm in writing to Councillor Moorcroft the position in respect of the previous Cabinet decision to charge £100 to cover the costs of bunting on the highway, given previously no charge was made.

Response - Councillor Rogerson met with officers. Charges were dropped and Councillor Moorcroft informed.

Community Area Partnerships - Highways Devolved Budgets

Action - Councillor Rogerson to provide a written response to Councillor Alvey on the position in respect of highways devolved budgets for the Community Area Partnerships.

Response CAP - Highways Devolved Budgets

EV Charging Points

Action - Councillor Frost to provide a written response to Councillor German as to whether the BEPS 2 Framework will be able to deliver the charging points within the timescales set out by Government.

Response - EV Charging Points

Environmental Health Impacts - Seagulls

Action - Councillor Marrington to provide a written response to Councillor Candy in relation to any environmental health impacts relating to issues with seagulls given their protected species status.

Response - will be added soon.

Use of EV Charging Points

Action - Councillor Rogerson to confirm the position in writing to Councillor A Mitchell in respect of the position of fines for a non-electric vehicle parking in an EV charging parking space, where there are no other spaces available.

Response - Use of EV Charging Points

Wheelchair Users on Buses

Action - Councillor Rogerson to meet with Councillor Ball to discuss the potential in future for buses in Cornwall to provide more spaces for wheelchair users, as they do in Devon.

Response - Meeting arranged for 26 August 2025.

16 September 2025

Preparedness for Fifth Nation Status

Action - Leader agreed that an economic assessment should be done to consider risks/opportunities in respect of further devolution powers and share with business leaders in due course.

Response - will be added soon.

Motion Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Trial Parking Tariff Adjustment - Launceston Cattle Market (Short Stay) Car Park" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

A meeting to be organised with Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, proposer, seconder and Chairman of the Council to take next steps.

Response from the Leader - Following a recent meeting with the Cabinet Member for Transport, the Divisional Member for Launceston, and the Member who brought forward the motion on the Trial Parking Tariff Adjustment at Launceston Cattle Market, we have agreed to proceed with a trial to see what effect a change in the parking tariff might have on both parking capacity and income.

This would help us understand whether this approach could work in other parts of Cornwall, especially in places where our usual interventions haven't had the impact we'd like.

Motion Keep Cornwall Clean!

Action - It was resolved that we [Cornwall Council] will continue to work with Clean Cornwall and volunteer community groups across Cornwall to refresh and promote a Duchy-wide litter strategy to keep our beaches, verges and public spaces clean and tidy for One and All to enjoy, all year round.

Response - a meeting was held on 6 November 2025 with Councillors Rich, Mustoe and Frank with Clean Cornwall and key officers. A follow up meeting is arranged for 11 February 2026.

Motion Working to End the Sewage Scandal

Action - It was resolved that:

(i) Council believes Cornwall's natural environment is a precious asset which requires protection for future generations.

(ii) Council shares public concern about sewerage pollution affecting Cornwall's rivers and beaches. Council believes the sewage crisis is a national scandal. It is unacceptable that Water Companies continue to pay their executives millions of pounds in pay, pensions and bonuses while polluting continues.

(iii) Council recognises the scale of the challenge ahead in tackling this issue. Council notes that increased rainfall due to climate change, and government house-building targets will place additional pressure on water infrastructure. Council looks forward to working constructively with South West Water's new CEO when appointed.

(iv) Council therefore: 

a - Instructs the Leader of the Council to write to the new Chief Executive of South West Water to establish urgent commitments and timescales to improve infrastructure and reduce sewage discharges in Cornwall.

b - Ensures that South West Water are engaged in work on the Cornwall Local Plan to ensure that future housing development will have the necessary infrastructure.

c - Instructs the Leader of the Council to convene a water summit bringing together South West Water, environmental charities and community campaigners to work together to improve water quality across Cornwall.

d - Instructs the Leader of the Council to appoint a Water Quality champion from among the membership of this Council.

(v) We ask the legal team to investigate all legal avenues that we can take as an authority to hold South West Water to account.

(vi) We lobby Government to change the bathing season to all year round.

Response - Legal options available to Cornwall Council regarding South West Water.An Ocean Health Summit arranged for 27 February 2026.

Motion Safeguarding Cornwall Council's Farms Estate

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Safeguarding Cornwall Council's Farms Estate" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

Meeting to be organised with Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, proposer and seconder and Chairman of the Council to take next steps.

Response - will be added soon.

Motion Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members" to the Constitution and Governance Committee because one of its responsibilities was to advise the appropriate Cabinet Member in relation to such Member support, financial and operational issues as may be raised from time to time.

In consultation with the Chairman of the Constitution and Governance Committee, issue to be added to the Committee's work programme.

Response - The Constitution and Governance Committee considered the motion at its meeting on 6 January 2026 and made recommendations to the Cabinet Member for Resources:-

Agenda for Constitution and Governance Committee on Tuesday, 6th January, 2026, 10.00 am - Cornwall Council (CG/14 refers)

The recommendations of the Constitution and Governance Committee will now be considered by Councillor Paynter, as Cabinet Member for Resources at the Individual Decision Day on 25 February.

Motion Reverse the Decision to Increase Parking Charges

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Reverse the Decision to Increase Parking Charges by CPI 2025" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

Meeting to be organised with Portfolio Holder, relevant technical officers, proposer, seconder and Chairman of the Council to take next steps.

Response - At Council on 25 November 2025 as part of his Leader’s announcements, the Leader confirmed the following which is confirmed in the minutes:-

“The proposer of the motion, and the Cabinet Member for Transport had, by mutual agreement, decided not to proceed with a meeting.”

Recognition of Anne Glanville

Action - Meeting to be arranged between Chairman, Leader and Councillor Cador to give consideration as to whether Cornwall Council or Saltash Town Council procures a print and place in its office.

Response - A meeting to discuss this was held on 29 September 2025.

A39 Link Road

Action - Councillor Rogerson to provide a written response to Councillor Hanlon in respect of his queries about the introduction of seating on the bridleway and safety concerns for those with visual/hearing impairments.

Response - A39 Link Road

Use of County Hall by the Truro and Roseland Community Area Partnerships (CAP)

Action - Councillor Paynter to provide a written response to Councillor Alvey in respect of the reasons why the CAP was charged for use of the building after 7:00 p.m.

Response - Use of County Hall by the Truro and Roseland Community Area Partnerships (CAP)

Chairman of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum

Action - The Leader to provide a written response to Councillor La Borde in respect of her queries about the contractual position of the Chairman given his involvement with a military company linked with Israel.

Response will be added soon.

Section 106 and Right to Buy

Action - Councillor La Broy/Preece to provide a written response to Councillor Clemens, shared with all Members, on his query about protection for Council properties in perpetuity from right to buy in respect of the emerging new rules.

Response will be added soon.

Farms Estate

Action - Councillor Paynter to liaise with the officer team to ensure that, in accordance with 'No Surprises', Local Members are engaged at an early stage where there are plans to sell/change to a different use/relet and to provide a written response to Councillor Jenkin.

Response - Farms Estate

Housing Target

Action - Councillor La Broy to commence dialogue with the Minister in respect of the achievability of the current housing target and whether it could be changed.

Response will be added soon.

Accessibility Issues

Action - The Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer to meet with Councillor Hanlon to discuss the accessibility issues raised during the meeting.

Response - a meeting was held on 28 October 2025.

25 November 2025

Motion Support the Housing Revenue Account

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Support the Housing Revenue Account" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

Response will be added soon.

Motion Say No to Mandatory Digital ID

Action - It was resolved that this Council mandates the Leader to write to the Home Secretary at their earliest convenience, condemning the Government's plans for mandatory digital ID.

Response - will be added soon.

Motion Northern Ireland Veterans

Action - It was resolved that Council requests the Leader write to the Secretary for Defence, the Secretary of State for Northern Island and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) asking them to address the health and wellbeing concerns expressed by veterans about the revision of the NI Legacy legislation to ensure that no Northern Ireland Veterans are prosecuted for doing their duty in combating terrorism as part of 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007)

Response - Concerning the motion Northern Ireland Veterans

Motion Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy

Action - In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion, "Cornwall Council to Discontinue Mandatory EDI/DEI Policy" to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

Response - will be added soon.

Callywith College Transport

Action - Councillor Rogerson to write to Callywith College to reiterate safety concerns expressed at the meeting in relation to its bus contract.

Response - Callywith College Transport

Proposed Individual Decision: Football Foundation Truro Sports Hub Phase 4 (Langarth) Grant and Contract Procurement

Action - The Leader to discuss with Councillor La Boarde the issues she raised in relation to the proposed use of rubber crumb as part of the development of the football pitch.

Response - Individual Decision Day minutes.

Cornwall Housing Limited - Appreciation of Tenants

Action - Councillor La Broy to investigate with Cornwall Housing Limited whether they recognised their tenants who keep their properties in good condition and report back to Councillor Webb.

Response - will be added soon.

Current House Building Target for Cornwall Council

Action - Councillor La Broy to share both the letter and response he committed to at the previous meeting (Minute Ref CC/64, point 17 refers) as soon as both were available with all Members.

Response - Letters to 

Corporate Parenting Board

Action - Councillor Frank confirmed that she would raise the matter of puberty blocker trials at the next meeting of the Corporate Parenting Board.

Response - completed at Corporate Parenting Board of 3 December 2025. The Chair agreed to investigate further.

The Chair relayed the question about whether any young people in care are using puberty blockers, prompting a discussion about current regulations and monitoring. Lydia Rawe and Sarah Thayne confirmed that there is an indefinite UK ban on prescribing puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s, except through approved clinical trials, and that any use outside this would be illegal.

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee

5 March 2025

Compliments and complaints report

Action - Officers to circulate the compliments and complaints report to the Committee.

Response - Compliments, Complaints & LGSCO Report

The number of children home schooled across Cornwall

Action - The number of children home schooled across Cornwall to be circulated to the Committee.

Response - The figure for EHE as of 2 April 2025 was 2492.

25 June 2025

Monies to support hazard markings outside of St Just Primary School

Action - That the Cabinet Member liaise with the relevant service to ascertain whether monies could be found to support hazard markings outside of St Just Primary School.

Response - Monies for hazard markings

Smart Phone Free Campaign

Action - The Cabinet Member to report back to the Committee on how the Smart Phone Free Campaign would be taken forward by the Council.

Response - Smart Phone Free Campaign.

Support children with SEND

Action - The Cabinet Member to liaise with Councillor Ball on approaches to support children with SEND.

Response - Support for children with SEND.

16 July 2025

Kinship Care

Action - To be provisionally added to the November 2025 meeting pending a completed work programme form being completed by Councillor Johnson.

Response - Informal briefing scheduled for 29 October 2025.

Children's dental health

Action - To include educational and preventative dentistry and for Gareth Walsh of Public Health to attend a future Committee meeting and for the issue of dentistry for Children in Care to be included with the ILAX update.

Response - Children's Dentistry was debated at the Health and Adults Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 8 October 2025.

SEND Home to School Transport and Wheelchair accessibility

Action - To be included within the Home to School Transport report update.

Response - Home to School Transport was debated at the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 1 October 2025.

Accessibility at school

Action - Accessibility at school briefing paper to be provided with regards to include dropped curbs etc.

Response - Accessibility at school

Best start in Life

Action - Best start in Life to be included in the work programme, timescales to be agreed.

Response - Was debated by the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 14 January 2026.

Exclusions and suspensions

Action - Exclusions and suspensions to be added to the work programme timescales to be agreed.

Response - Was debated by the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 19 November 2026.

Belonging Framework

Action - Belonging Framework to be added to the work programme time scales to be agreed.

Response - To be scheduled for Committee debate.

19 November 2025

Preliminary meeting with the Chair of the Schools Forum

Action - A preliminary meeting to be arranged with the Chair of the Schools Forum to clarify responsibilities and potential recommendations to support the work of the Task and Finish Group.

Response - will be added soon.

Update Members on the Together for Families budget

Action - Officers to arrange an informal briefing to update Members on financial measures of the Together for Families budget.

Response -  will be added soon.

Briefing on Education Other Than at School

Action - A briefing to be provided on the provision of Education Other Than at School.

Response will be added soon.

LGBTQ toolkit link 

Action - That the LGBTQ toolkit link be circulated to Committee Members.

Response - will be added soon.

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee

11 March 2025

Airport development project which required an additional £741,000

Action - A written response to Councillor German's question regarding budget uplifts requiring Cabinet approval, specifically the Airport development project which required an additional £741,000. What was this amount going to be used for?

Response - Airport development project

16 July 2025

Specific care-related financial figures and clarity on the losses for Corserv Care facilities

Action - Specific care-related financial figures, clarity on the losses for Corserv Care facilities and an explanation of the underlying reasons for this to be provided in writing to the Committee.

Response - Corserv-Care information

Briefing notes from Council Owned Entities

Action - Quarterly briefing notes from Council Owned Entities to be provided to all Members, with the aim of improving Member understanding of company activities and performance.

Notes to cover:

1. What CoE's are doing.
2. What they've done.
3. What they plan to do.

Response - will be added soon.

Information on high-value capital assets

Action - Information on high-value capital assets (e.g. airport scanners), with visibility over expected lifespan, write-down schedules and replacement planning to be provided in writing to the committee.

Response will be added soon.

Councillor Burnett's question for Councillor Dwelly

Action - Upon receiving a written question from Councillor Burnett, Councillor Dwelly to respond in writing.

Response - will be added soon.

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee

4 March 2025

Knowledge based industries available in Cornwall

Action - Officers to provide the Cabinet Member for Children and Families details of the knowledge based industries available in Cornwall together with geographic area.

Response - will be added soon.

Outcomes and outputs at the end of March

Action - Officers to circulate to the Committee the final outcomes and outputs at the end of March.

Response - Final outcomes and outputs.

Information on whether maths and English were a requirement for apprenticeships and details of the number of of construction/maintenance apprenticeships

Action - To circulate to the Committee information on whether maths and English were requirement for apprenticeships.

To circulate details of the number and trends of construction/maintenance apprenticeships available across Cornwall Council, Treveth and Registered Housing Associations.

To ascertain construction inflation in Cornwall compared to the rest of the Country.

Response - will be added soon.

Overall spend on the housing PODs at Penryn

Action - Councillor Widdon to be provided with the overall spend on the housing PODs at Penryn

Response - will be added soon.

Use of disabled parking permits at Corserv operated car parks

Action - Assurance to be provided that disabled residents would be able to use disabled parking permits at Corserv operated car parks.

Response - Due to the commercially confidential nature of the response it is not available to the public.

Cornwall Airport Newquay be helped to reach its full potential and drive economic growth

Action - The future of Cornwall Airport Newquay and its estate be helped to reach its full potential and continue to drive economic growth. The Committee approved the proposals as set out in paragraph 3 of the report presented by the Outcome of the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group.

Response - A report to Cabinet in July 2025 addressed all of these issues

Development of the airport and its estate

Action - The proposals, as set out in paragraph 3 of the report provided to the Committee, be recommended to the Cabinet of the New Administration, following the elections in May and consider these proposals before deciding how to proceed with the development of the airport and its estate.

Response - A report to Cabinet on 30 July 2025 addressed all of these issues.

Scrutiny of the time and cost of Project Corduroy

Action - Given completion of the Airport Review by the Task and Finish Group, the Committee recommends to the New Administration, at an early opportunity, to scrutinise the time and cost of Project Corduroy.

Response - Project Corduroy has now been closed down.

29 July 2025

Review of car parking tariffs

Action - Parking Services to conduct a review of car parking tariffs.

Response - Review of parking tariffs.

7 October 2025

Economic benefits of the net zero transition

Action - Further information to be circulated on the economic benefits of the net zero transition including job creation and investment potential.

Response will be added soon.

Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

2 October 2025

Cultural organisations funded by the Cultural and Creative Investment Programme

Action - Councillor Preece to share the list of the 20 cultural organisations that have been funded by the Cultural and Creative Investment Programme with the Committee.

Response - List of organisations funded by the C&CIP.

How the CFRS capital programme is funded

Action - Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service to confirm how the CFRS capital programme is funded.

Response - CFRS Capital Programme Funding.

Narrative in relation to income streams 

Action - Finance Team to provide narrative in relation the income streams referred to (C103, C104 and C106) on page 51 of the agenda / page 5 of the plan.

Response - Income Streams.

13 November 2025

Use of takings from HWRC Shops

Action - Councillor Rich to send info to OSC Members on use of takings from HWRC Shops.

Response - The Kernow Reuse shops at Household Waste Recycling Centres have been set up to ensure that any household items suitable for reuse can be diverted from disposal or recycling, and kept within the local circular economy. Donated items are sold through our network of shops, at affordable prices.

Takings from the sale of reuse items will be used to cover the ongoing operational and running costs of each facility, and to pay back the initial set up costs of each individual shop.

Once the initial set up costs have been paid back (estimated to be approximately 18 months for each shop_, it is expected that the project partners will share revenues, either directly or indirectly through the contract provisions. Discussions regarding this are ongoing.

Helston HWRC parking provision

Action - Councillor Rich to send info to SC Members on Helston HWRC - parking provision and how the ship might affect spaces for others taking waste - risk assessment/capacity details

Response - The Helston Kernow Reuse shop was granted planning permission which included an additional three parking spaces outside the shop building, dedicated for visitors using the reuse shop.

These additional spaces will help ensure that the new facility will not impact on visiting attending site to dispose of recycling and waste. As with any changes to a Household Waste Recycling Centre, risk assessments and traffic management plans are updated accordingly. 

Over the coming weeks, weather allowing, the parking bays outside the reuse shop will be line painted and until this takes place site staff will help direct visitors to park. We would also like to extend an invitation to the local Helston Councillors to visit the Helston Reuse shop for a full tour, please let me know if you would like us to arrange one for you.

Pedestian access to St Erth shop

Action - Councillor Rich to write to Councillor Line whether pedestrian access will be considered for access to St Erth shop as currently the site can only be accessed by vehicle.

Response - Pedestrian access to St Erth shop

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee

No actions within the last 12 months.

Committee in Common

(Committee in Common Between the Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership)

14 July 2025

To include the membership of the Life Steering Groups with the report

Action - To include the membership of the Life Steering Groups.

Response - This action was completed

Narrative and metrics for supported living

Action - To clarify the narrative and metrics for supported living.

Response - will be added soon.

9 September 2025

Emergency admission avoidance and discharge delays

Action - Emergency admission avoidance and discharge delays to be picked up by the Life Course Steering Groups to ensure community based alternatives were strengthened.

Response - will be added soon.

Issues in the Better Care Fund report  

Action - To ensure that the quarter 2 report flags issues in the Better Care Fund report (intermediate care bed utilisation and spend) which were clearly connected to Section 75 monitoring and co-commissioning work.

Response - will be added soon.

Community bed performance

Action - A report on community bed performance be brought to the ICPG

Response - will be added soon.

18 November 2025

Timeline for sign off of the NHS 5 Year Plan

Action - A clear timeline for sign off of the NHS 5 year Plan to be circulated to the Committee.

Response - will be added soon.

Audit Committee

11 April 2025

Home to School Transport review

Action - COO to liaise with the Strategic Director for Together for Gamilies to provide a note to Members of the Committee on the recent Home to School Transport review.

Response - will be added soon.

Failure to prevent fraud offences

Action - Summary regarding new failure to prevent fraud offences and the implication to the Council to be included in the next counter fraud update to the Committee.

Response - will be added soon.

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