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) Individual Decision Days (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

65 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cabinet Vice-Chairman

Cabinet - Friday, 13th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board Committee Member

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the performance and commissioning of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Programme. Additionally, the Board will consider funding decisions related to the SPF programme, with some discussions likely to take place in private.

January 29, 2026, 11:00 am
Individual Decision Days Committee Member

Individual Decision Day - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Individual Decision Day meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to address several key decisions across various council portfolios. Discussions were planned regarding financial arrangements for Celtic Sea Power Limited, the formalisation of aftercare services for individuals under the Mental Health Act 1983, and a strategy to mitigate environmental impacts in the River Camel catchment. Additionally, decisions were scheduled concerning the release of vacant Housing Revenue Account properties and the investment plan for the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.

January 28, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Growth Board Committee Member

Cornwall Growth Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cornwall Council Committee Member

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Cornwall Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to cover a range of topics, including the allocation of seats on committees, recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, and several motions proposed by councillors. The meeting also included time for public questions on various local issues.

January 20, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

239 decisions · Page 26 of 48

Devolution for Cornwall: Proposer: Cllr Cole; Seconder: Cllr Gow

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to reaffirm its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall that reflects its national identity, recognizes the Cornish as a national minority, and seeks formal recognition as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom, mandating the Council Leader to request a meeting with government ministers.

Recommendations Approved

Abandoned Boats: Proposer: Cllr Alvey; Seconder: Cllr Ewert

From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025

...to address boat abandonment by working with stakeholders to clean up abandoned boats, promote boat recycling, and lobby the government for stricter legislation.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Update from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group - 2 April & 17 June 2025

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 11th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 11, 2025

...to approve the recommendations arising from the strategic update provided by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group regarding their meetings on April 2nd and June 17th, 2025, which included updates on a strategic risk register, the Director of Public Health annual report, a HR Community of Practice, the Police and Crime Plan, a Procurement Review, and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Insights Dashboard.

Recommendations Approved

CIOS Civic Universities Agreement Annual Report

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 11th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 11, 2025

...they reviewed the draft annual report of the CIoS Civic Universities Partnership Board, endorsed inviting Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth to join the agreement, highlighted opportunities for collaboration, and invited consideration of the report by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Executive Group.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic risks to the delivery of aims in the Cornwall Plan 2050

From: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board - Friday, 11th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 11, 2025

...to mitigate risks to the Cornwall Plan 2050, the Board endorsed identified strategic risks, tasked the Executive Group with assigning leads, assessing impact and likelihood, and developing mitigating actions, and agreed to receive regular updates and assurance on risk reduction efforts.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 65

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 239