Ten Cornwall councillors received red flags for low meeting attendance this week, with some missing half or more of their committee meetings. The highest-profile absences include members of key committees such as Audit and Licensing, while media coverage highlighted questions over Newquay Airport and the launch of a new foster family support network. A conduct case involving Adam Paynter was found to be no breach.
10 councillors flagged for low meeting attendance
Ten Cornwall councillors were flagged for attendance below the 60% threshold across various committees this week. Rosie Moore attended 0 of 2 Corporate Finance meetings (0%), Steven Webb attended 1 of 3 Miscellaneous Licensing meetings (33%), and Steve Trevelyan attended 0 of 2 Licensing Act Committee meetings (0%). Other flags include Rob Parsonage (50%), Sally Harrison (50%), Kate Ewert (50%), Nicky Chopak (0%), Susanne Desmonde (33%), Damon Dennis (50%), and Bruce Craze (50%).
Four licensing committee councillors below attendance threshold
Four councillors on the Licensing Act Committee—Steve Trevelyan, Nicky Chopak, Damon Dennis, and Bruce Craze—were flagged for attendance below the 60% threshold. Trevelyan and Chopak attended 0 of 2 meetings (0%), while Dennis and Craze each attended 1 of 2 meetings (50%). The low attendance raises concerns about decision-making capacity on licensing matters.
Rosie Moore misses all corporate finance committee meetings
Cllr Rosie Moore attended none of her two Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings, resulting in a 0% attendance rate—the lowest among this week's flags. The committee is responsible for financial oversight of the council.
Newquay Airport funding questions raised in media report
An article by Cornwall Reports titled 'Newquay Airport: more questions than answers' mentions Cllr Leigh Frost. The piece raises further scrutiny over the airport's finances and operations.
Fourth Mockingbird support network launched for foster families
Cornwall Council announced the launch of its fourth Mockingbird support network for foster families, as part of the Together for Families programme. Cllr Hilary Frank is mentioned in the announcement.