Councillor expenses and attendance records under scrutiny as Alvey tops £42,000

Cornwall Council's latest expenses and attendance figures show notable shifts across several elected members. One councillor's expenses have risen 46% to nearly £26,000 while another tops £42,000 in claims, and attendance rates for multiple members have fallen sharply — in two cases dropping by more than 45 percentage points — raising questions about engagement and value for public money.

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Cllr Tim Dwelly's expenses surge 46% to nearly £26,000

Tim Dwelly's Cornwall Council expenses jumped by £8,135 to £25,777 in 2024-25, a 46% increase on the £17,642 he claimed in 2023-24.

Why it matters: Cllr Tim Dwelly's Cornwall Council expenses rose 46% to £25,777 in 2024-25, an increase of £8,135 on the previous year.

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Cllr Martyn Alvey's expenses rise 5% to top £42,000

Cornwall councillor Martyn Alvey claimed £42,166 in expenses in 2024-25, up £2,028 — or 5% — from the £40,139 he claimed the previous year.

Why it matters: Cllr Martyn Alvey claimed £42,166 in expenses in 2024-25, the highest figure reported, up 5% from £40,139 the year before.

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Cllr Paul Cador's perfect attendance record slips to 75%

Paul Cador, who previously attended all of his scheduled Cornwall Council meetings, has seen his attendance rate drop by 25 percentage points to 75%.

Why it matters: Cllr Paul Cador's Cornwall Council attendance has fallen 25 percentage points from a previously perfect record to 75%.

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Cllr Paul Ashton's attendance drops to 50% from 75%

Paul Ashton is now attending half of his Cornwall Council meetings, down from a 75% attendance rate previously — a fall of 25 percentage points.

Why it matters: Cllr Paul Ashton now attends half of his Cornwall Council meetings, down 25 percentage points from a previous rate of 75%.

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Cllr Adam Paynter's attendance drops from 90% to 57%

Cornwall councillor Adam Paynter, previously one of the council's more reliable attendees at 90%, has seen his meeting attendance fall by 33 percentage points to 57%.

Why it matters: Cllr Adam Paynter's attendance has dropped 33 percentage points to 57%, having previously been among the council's more reliable attendees at 90%.

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Cllr Alan Rowe attends just one in four recent meetings

Alan Rowe's Cornwall Council attendance has dropped 46 percentage points to 25%, down from 71% previously, leaving him present at roughly one in four of his most recent meetings.

Why it matters: Cllr Alan Rowe is present at roughly one in four recent Cornwall Council meetings, a fall of 46 percentage points from a previous rate of 71%.

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Cllr Angus Black misses two-thirds of recent meetings

Cornwall councillor Angus Black's attendance has plummeted 47 percentage points, from 80% to just 33%, meaning he has missed approximately two in every three recent meetings.

Why it matters: Cllr Angus Black has missed approximately two in every three recent meetings, with his attendance dropping 47 percentage points to 33%.

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Cllr Ruth Gripper's attendance slips from 100% to 67%

Ruth Gripper, who previously attended every scheduled Cornwall Council meeting, has seen her attendance rate fall to 67%, a drop of 33 percentage points.

Why it matters: Cllr Ruth Gripper's Cornwall Council attendance has fallen to 67%, a drop of 33 percentage points from a previously perfect record.

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