New Cornwall Council Leader Elected – What Will It Mean for You?

Cllr Leigh Frost takes the helm

Cllr Leigh Frost has been elected as the new leader of Cornwall Council.

The Liberal Democrat group leader, who has represented Bodmin St Petrocs since 2017, was formally elected today, 20th May, at the first full council meeting since the local elections on 1st May.

New deputy and Cabinet team announced

One of Cllr Frost’s first actions as leader was to nominate Cllr Adam Paynter as his deputy. He also confirmed the names of eight supporting Cabinet members, though their specific portfolios have not yet been revealed.

The Cabinet members are:

• Cllr Jim McKenna

• Cllr Hilary Frank

• Cllr Tim Dwelly

• Cllr Sarah Preece

• Cllr Loic Rich

• Cllr Peter La Broy

• Cllr Dan Rogerson

• Cllr Thalia Marrington

New Chairman and Vice Chairman elected

Also at today’s meeting, Cllr Rob Nolan was elected as the new Chairman of the Council, with Cllr John Thomas chosen as Vice Chairman.

“We’re listening,” says new leader

Speaking after his election, Cllr Frost said:

“As a proud Cornish boy, it is a real honour to be elected leader of the council.

I want to build a better Cornwall, and we can do that through being a collaborative administration. The people of Cornwall have decided that no single party should have control of the council, and that we should work together to do our best for Cornwall.

We need to get back to basics and focus on what really matters to our residents. There are real challenges facing us that we must tackle, but we will do so together.

My message to residents is that we’re listening. It doesn’t matter who you voted for, we want to hear your views, to represent you and work for you, for the good of one and all.”

You can watch the full council meeting back via the Cornwall Council webcast service.

📷Cllr Leigh Frost