Adam Paynter -  for Cornwall

Adam Paynter

 Independent  Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Resources and Group Leader - Independent Group

Email: cllr.adam.paynter@cornwall.gov.uk

Council: Cornwall

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Cornwall Councillor) East Sub-Area Planning Committee (Cornwall Councillor) Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board (Committee Member) Cornwall Council (Committee Member) Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Chief Officers Employment Committee (Vice-Chairman) Cabinet (Vice-Chairman) Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Strategic Planning Committee Cornwall Growth Board (Committee Member) Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Cornwall Councillor)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Cabinet Vice-Chairman

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 17, 2025
Cornwall Growth Board Committee Member

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cornwall Growth Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11th December 2025, to discuss, among other things, how Cornwall can contribute to the UK's defence sector, and the progress of the new local plan. The meeting will also cover the minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2025.

December 11, 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee Vice-Chairman

Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am

The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council met on 5 December 2025 to discuss the mid-year appraisal of the Chief Executive, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of previous meetings.

December 05, 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cornwall Councillor

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025, to discuss the draft council priorities plan and budget development. The meeting will also include an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of the Committee Chairman.

November 26, 2025
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The agenda included questions from the public, motions, allocation of seats, a review of members' allowances, recommendations from various committees, and questions from members to members of the cabinet.

November 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

193 decisions · Page 19 of 39

Council Performance Report 2024/25 (Q4)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 18, 2025

...to acknowledge and note the fourth Council Performance Report for 2024/25, covering performance, risks and projects for the period (Q4) January, February and March 2025 (and Q3 in respect of the Council owned entities), and the challenges and corrective actions tracking into Q1 of 2025/26.

For Determination

Election of Leader

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...that Councillor Frost was elected Leader of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Vice-Chairman

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...that Councillor J Thomas was elected Vice-Chairman of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Committees

From: Annual Meeting, Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025

...to discharge its responsibilities, the Council established twenty-three committees, including Appeals, Audit, Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny, Central Sub-Area Planning, Chief Officers Employment, Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny, Constitution and Governance, Cornwall Harbours Board, Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny, East Sub-Area Planning, Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny, Health and Wellbeing Board, Licensing Act, Miscellaneous Licensing, Mount Edgcumbe Joint, Pensions, Standards, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint, Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny, and West Sub-Area Planning Committees.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 193