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, to discuss how Cornwall can contribute to the UK's defence sector, and to explore the development of a Cornwall International Strategy, including the Global Cornish diaspora project. The board will also review the minutes from their 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. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held in exclusion of the press and public due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

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 23 of 39

Council Owned Entities Business Plans 2025-29

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 11, 2025

...to recommend to Cabinet the approval of the four-year business plans for Cornwall Housing, Corserv (with noted exemptions), Treveth (with noted exemptions), and Celtic Sea Power (with noted exemptions), along with the release of up to £0.663m in funding for Celtic Sea Power in 2025/26 and a maximum of £2.481m over the four-year period, subject to certain conditions, while also considering the Committee's comments and questions.

Recommendations Approved

Final Report of the Customer Philosophy Task & Finish Group

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 11, 2025

...to recommend to the Portfolio Holder for Customers that the new Customer Philosophy 2025-2029 maintain its current principles, include digital-by-default services accessible to all, establish a consistent model for face-to-face services, form a single customer view and front door, be reviewed annually, continue digital inclusion efforts, invest in digital advancements, establish a customer panel, train customer advisors, and promote the Casework Assist system.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Members on their reports

From: Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 10.00 am - March 11, 2025

...to approve the recommendations following questions from members to Cabinet Members on their reports, which were taken as read.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 193