Email: cllr.adam.paynter@cornwall.gov.uk
Council: Cornwall
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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 the Cornwall International Strategy and the Global Cornish Diaspora project, and to review Cornwall's contribution to the defence sector, in light of the UK Industrial Strategy. The meeting will also include a review of the minutes from the meeting held on 9 October 2025.
Chief Officers Employment Committee - Friday, 5th December, 2025 9.00 am
The Chief Officers Employment Committee of Cornwall Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Chief Executive's mid-year appraisal, and the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The committee was also expected to review the minutes of previous meetings. Much of the meeting was scheduled to be held with the press and public excluded due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.
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.
Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Cornwall Council meeting on 25 November 2025 included a review of members' allowances, questions from the public, and several motions covering topics such as digital IDs, support for veterans, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies. Additionally, the council was scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats on various committees and recommendations from the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Cornwall Harbours Board.
Decisions from Meetings
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Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Re-appointment of Board Member
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to re-appoint Captain Charles Gurd as an Independent voting member of Cornwall Harbours Board for a second three-year term.
Recommendations Approved
Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act: Proposer: Cllr Line; Seconder: Cllr Clemens
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to refer a motion regarding responding to the Supreme Court's clarification of the Equality Act to the Cabinet for discussion and a subsequent report back to the Council within six months.
Recommendations Approved
Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to promote a voluntary ban on the sale of 'Flying Ring' toys, publicize their danger to marine mammals, and ban or discourage their use on Cornwall Council beaches.
Recommendations Approved
Questions from Members to Members of the Cabinet
From: Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am - July 22, 2025
...to address questions from members of the cabinet regarding public transport to Derriford, the Pentewan Bridge, out-of-court settlements, bunting costs, community area partnerships, EV charging points, environmental health impacts of seagulls, use of EV charging points, and wheelchair accessibility on buses.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 193