'Delighted' council leader announces new cabinet
Cornwall Council's leader has announced the appointment of his new cabinet.
Liberal Democrat councillor Leigh Frost was voted leader with coalition support from the Independent group for Cornwall with 53 votes for and 25 abstentions, on 20 May.
Reform UK won 28 seats in the local election, the largest number won by a party, but it fell short of the 44 seats needed for a majority.
Frost said he was "delighted" with the new the new cabinet team, adding it was "united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Cornwall".
"We'll be working closely with residents, businesses, and community groups to shape a Cornwall that works for everyone," he said.
"We are driven by common sense principles. Every decision we make will be focused on putting people first."
Deputy leader, Adam Paynter, added: "Despite the situation we have inherited we are determined to deliver services that people can rely on."
Councillor Leigh Frost – leader of Cornwall Council
Councillor Adam Paynter – deputy leader and portfolio holder for resources
Councillor Jim McKenna – cabinet member for adult social care and health partnerships
Councillor Hilary Frank – cabinet member for children, families and schools
Councillor Sarah Preece – cabinet member for tourism, localism and planning
Councillor Thalia Marrington – cabinet member for community safety and public health
Councillor Loic Rich – cabinet member for environment and climate change
Councillor Tim Dwelly – cabinet member for economic regeneration and investment
Councillor Peter La Broy – cabinet member for housing
Councillor Dan Rogerson – cabinet member for transport
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