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 - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 11, 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 3 of 48

Carers Strategy and Business Case

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 17, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cornwall approved both the Carers Strategy and the Carers Business Case, delegating procurement and contract award decisions to the Strategic Director for Safe and Caring Communities in consultation with relevant portfolio holders and strategic directors.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall’s contribution to Defence Sector

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

...to approve the Cornwall Good Growth Plan 2024-35 Defence Sector Addendum, subject to suggestions made during the meeting, following the increased defence focus of the UK Industrial Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Cornwall International Strategy & Global Cornish - the Diaspora Project

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

...the Cornwall Growth Board supported the development of a Cornwall International Strategy, endorsed Global Cornish as the Cornwall Diaspora Strategy, and agreed to develop an options paper for setting up Global Cornish as an external entity.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 October 2025

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

...they approved the minutes from their meeting held on 22 October 2025 as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman, and made several recommendations to the Cabinet regarding Council priorities, social housing, food and energy security, emergency services, sewage pollution, tourism, corporate parenting, SEND issues, and financial assumptions, including a recommendation to reduce the council tax increase for 2026/27 to align with CPI.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

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

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 65

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 239