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Councillor dossier
Andrew Long
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
90%
present at meetings
Rank
71
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
1
open accountability flags
Conduct cases
0
no recorded cases
Red Flags
Low Attendance28 Jun 2026
Attended 3 of 6 East Sub-Area Planning Committee meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
Attendance
84%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cabinet | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| East Sub-Area Planning Committee | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| Strategic Planning Committee | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
- Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Constitution and Governance Committee
- Cornwall Council
- Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- East Sub-Area Planning Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 59/100→ Stable
Won by 153 votes (7.6%)3.8% swing needed to unseat
Andrew Long was re‑elected with 844 votes, a majority of 153 votes (7.64% of the total) over the Reform UK candidate, and the division’s turnout was 35.84%. Compared with the 2021 election, his vote total fell by 112 votes and his share fell by about 1.3 percentage points, while the overall Mebyon Kernow vote share in Cornwall declined from 5.1 % to 4.0 %. A swing of roughly 3.8 % would be required for the nearest challenger to overcome his majority, indicating a competitive but not immediately vulnerable position.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Long | Mebyon Kernow | 844 | 42.1% | ✓ |
| Mark Johns | Reform UK | 691 | 34.5% | |
| Billy Dean Doidge | Liberal Democrat | 226 | 11.3% | |
| Mark Jonathan Jerman | Conservative | 158 | 7.9% | |
| George Henri Muirhead | Labour | 84 | 4.2% |
Turnout: 35.8% (2,003 of 5,589 electors) · 9 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Long | Mebyon Kernow | 956 | 49.5% | ✓ |
| Andrew Budd | Conservative | 784 | 40.6% | |
| Alex Polglase | Labour | 192 | 9.9% |
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £1,017.38 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £18,513.38 |
Meeting Activity
Present
Strategic Planning Committee - 11 June 2026
Present11 Jun 2026
Strategic Planning Committee - 21 May 2026
Present21 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Apologies
Strategic Planning Committee - 23 April 2026
Present23 Apr 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Present
Strategic Planning Committee - 25 September 2025
Apologies25 Sept 2025
Present
Present
Other media mentions
CornishStuff
Cornwall SEND services praised but waiting times too long, says Ofsted
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Cornwall Reports
If you could do just one good thing, what would it be? Andrew George ponders a long list of worthy ambitions
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Google News Cornwall
LONG READ: Anger at council’s decision to use chemical weedkiller - Cornish & Devon Post
Cornwall Council's decision to use chemical weedkiller has caused anger.
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Google News Cornwall
LONG READ: Anger at council’s decision to use chemical weedkiller - Voice (Cornwall)
Cornwall Council faces anger over its decision to use chemical weedkiller.
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In recent briefs
Daily-brief items naming Andrew Long (last 90 days)
- Andrew Long: low attendance
Red flag · 28 Jun 2026
- Tamar Bridge protest march confirmed for next month during regatta weekend | Plymouth Live
plymouthherald.co.uk · 23 Jun 2026
Twitter Mentions
View all mentions →@reformexposed
That question didn’t go away, no matter how long you hid, @Nigel_Farage. There’s more to come, and despite your attempts to shrug and huff, it’s making you look more and more crooked every day. Nixonesq. https://t.co/3DOPAsrlBc
14 reposts39 likes(probable match)
@reformexposed
Northants Reform UK run councils clock up biggest ever overspends as long running problems remain https://t.co/XB0sU4VgMx
30 reposts39 likes(probable match)
@reformexposed
Reform UK in Runcorn have been trying to claim the work of Councillor Andrea Wall (Labour) as their on a Disabled Facilities Grant for Veterans in receipt of military compensation. The policy change happened after she raised it in March 2026, long before the Local Elections and https://t.co/Eg7KsPz4an
38 reposts63 likes(probable match)
@reformexposed
Has Reform UK’s Durham Lewder Andrew Husband rage quit Facebook? @ReformDurham appears to have had a hissy quit after a series of strange comments. He’s got a long history of threatening constituents with legal action for questioning him, as well as bizarre comments like this https://t.co/C5NEnAEXm4
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@sohsteve
After a successful recent tour & festivals ahead, I’m excited to announce we’ll be back out this Winter for The Long Road Tour — refined, focused & unmistakable. Songs shaped on the road, from @ShowOfHandsNews to now. Virtuoso musicianship. Folk noir. 🎟️ https://t.co/Od4wZyx6dO https://t.co/C2Y59cDs7q
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@reformexposed
Reform UK’s Councillor Sarah Shields in Essex has posted a surprising statement that she has been removed as a candidate in the local elections. It’s also another case of a Reform UK member criticising the party for bringing in Tories: https://t.co/IfGIFUD3su How long until
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@reformexposed
Sophie Preston-Hall (@SophiePrestonHa) continuing her long tradition of campaigning anywhere but where she lives. She’s been announced as council candidate for Rochford North, Essex She still lives in Mersea. Expect her to campaign against workers’ rights. Expect her to not https://t.co/Hk7UtxU41J
59 reposts138 likes(probable match)
@reformexposed
Have to agree with "Refugees Welcome" Reform UK candidate Faten Hameed. She's a long history of making them feel welcome in Glasgow: https://t.co/CPGErdAxkn Will this be a shift in policy for Reform UK? https://t.co/Dbk1axTi3h
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@thaliasimone1
Good.But they now need to look properly at all failings of accurate/ balanced reporting across the organisation.Lessons need to be learned right across the output notably long term is their biased reporting of the sex/gender debate.Ofcom needs eyes too.👀 https://t.co/s3Zhjha4Bo
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@adrian_parsons_
#dog tired, after a long day in the heat! https://t.co/I26SnRkYgo
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News coverage
View all 124 articles →plymouthherald.co.uk
Tamar Bridge protest march confirmed for next month during regatta weekend | Plymouth Live
A protest march against Tamar Bridge toll charges is scheduled for 25 July 2026, with campaigners calling for government to fund the crossings and make them toll-free.
cornwalllive.com
'Overwhelming' solar farm will 'decimate' rural area of Cornwall, council meeting hears - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's strategic planning committee recommended approval for a 49.9MW solar farm proposal despite over 100 objections and protests.
cornwalllive.com
Polurrian hotel on the Lizard launches £10 million development - Cornwall Live
Polurrian Hotel on the Lizard launches £10 million development including 10 new suites, infinity pool, gym and spa facilities.
devonlive.com
Cornwall Council bid to charge for parking at iconic landmark 'should not proceed' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council faces opposition to proposal for introducing parking charges at Kit Hill country park and 12 other currently free car parks.
cornwalllive.com
Mebyon Kernow celebrates 75 years of fighting for Cornwall nationhood - Cornwall Live
Mebyon Kernow celebrates 75 years since its 1951 formation, advocating for Cornwall's self-government and legislative parliament.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Andrew Long is a councillor for the Callington & St Dominic ward, representing the Mebyon Kernow party on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of a number of scrutiny and planning bodies, including the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the East Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, and the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee. He also sits on the full council as a member of Cornwall Council itself.
During the reporting period, Long attended 26 of 31 council meetings, giving an attendance rate of 83.9 %. No formal conduct cases have been recorded against him. His expense claims for the period total £18,513.38, comprising £17,496.00 in basic expenses and £1,017.38 for travel. The data system flags one active concern for low attendance. Media coverage of his activities includes six mentions, and an election vulnerability score of 59 out of 100. He was re‑elected with 844 votes, a majority of 153 votes (7.64 % of the total) over the Reform UK candidate, in a contest that saw a turnout of 35.84 %.
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- Who is Cllr Andrew Long?
- Andrew Long is a Cornwall councillor representing the Callington & St Dominic ward as a Mebyon Kernow member.
- What ward does Andrew Long represent?
- Andrew Long represents Callington & St Dominic on Cornwall Council.
- What is Andrew Long's meeting attendance rate?
- Andrew Long has been recorded as present at 90% of Cornwall Council meetings (18 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Andrew Long?
- You can contact Andrew Long by email at cllr.andrew.long@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07812 597257; on X / Twitter at @andykernow. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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