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Elaine Kist: low attendance
Overall attendance is 58%, below the 60% threshold (7 of 12 meetings attended).
Why it matters: Below the threshold, attendance warrants scrutiny for possible impact on committee effectiveness
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Pete Mitchell: low attendance
Attended 1 of 2 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
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Paul Cador: low attendance
Attended 1 of 2 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
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Steve Trevelyan: low attendance
Overall attendance is 39%, below the 60% threshold (7 of 18 meetings attended).
Why it matters: At 39%, Trevelyan's attendance is the lowest among those flagged today
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James Ball: low attendance
Attended 4 of 7 Pensions Committee meetings (57%), below the 60% threshold.
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Anti-Reform group repeats £74m claim as reason not to back party
A Facebook post from 'Progressive Alliance Cornwall - against Reform' cites a £74,000,000 figure as grounds not to vote for Reform UK, without detailing the source or context of the figure.
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Facebook group blames Conservatives and 'Affordable Housing' policy for crisis
A post in the 'Progressive Alliance Cornwall - against Reform' group discusses local housing crisis concerns, attributing blame to historic Conservative council house sales and inadequate affordable housing provision, while accusing Reform of exploiting the issue politically.
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Campaign group claims Reform 'only interested in power' via £74m spending
A post in the anti-Reform Facebook group asserts the party's interest in Cornwall is purely about gaining power, citing a £74,000,000 figure without further sourcing. The origin and context of this figure would need verification.
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Facebook group cites Independent report on £100m crypto tax relief claim
A post shared in the 'Progressive Alliance Cornwall - against Reform' group references Independent newspaper analysis alleging wealthy crypto investors would benefit from £100m annual tax relief under Reform UK policy. The underlying claim would need independent verification…
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Anti-Reform Facebook group accuses local page of anti-immigrant dog whistle
A post in the 'Progressive Alliance Cornwall - against Reform' Facebook group claims a Reform-linked page used housing concerns over an HMO conversion to imply anti-immigrant sentiment. The post's author also says they were blocked from commenting on the original content.
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Laurie Magowan's attendance drops 25 points to 75%
Cornwall Council data shows Laurie Magowan's attendance rate fell from 100% to 75% between reporting periods, prompting questions about the cause.
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Dulcie Tudor's attendance falls 30 points to 50%
Council records show Dulcie Tudor's meeting attendance dropped from 80% to 50%. Journalists could ask whether this reflects a change in role or personal circumstances.