Andrew Mitchell
Election History
Andrew Mitchell’s vote total fell from 983 in the previous election to 773 in 2025, reducing his majority to 162 votes (8.73% of the total) and a turnout of only 5.43%. The margin narrowed by 13 percentage points and a swing of roughly 4.36% would be sufficient for the next‑closest challenger to overtake him, contributing to a vulnerability score of 69 out of 100. Across Cornwall, independents have slipped 3.8 percentage points, further indicating a modest but measurable erosion of support for Mitchell.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Paul Mitchell | Independent | 773 | 41.6% | ✓ |
| Paul Kennedy | Liberal Democrat | 611 | 32.9% | |
| Keith Andrews | Reform UK | 397 | 21.4% | |
| Chris Paulin | Conservative | 75 | 4.0% |
Turnout: 5.4% (42 of 773 electors) · 611 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mitchell | Independent | 983 | 45.4% | ✓ |
| Rachel Bradford | Conservative | 512 | 23.6% | |
| Lisa Athur Gibbons | Green Party | 421 | 19.4% | |
| Marion John Beveridge | Labour | 251 | 11.6% |
Turnout: 4.6% (45 of 983 electors) · 512 spoilt votes
Attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Chief Officers Employment Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £34,992.00 |
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Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 11 March 2026
11 Mar 2026
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 5 March 2026
5 Mar 2026
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 3 March 2026
3 Mar 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
24 Feb 2026
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 21 January 2026
21 Jan 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
20 Jan 2026
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 15 January 2026
15 Jan 2026
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 13 January 2026
13 Jan 2026
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 7 January 2026
7 Jan 2026
Chief Officers Employment Committee - 5 December 2025
5 Dec 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 26 November 2025
26 Nov 2025
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee - 21 November 2025
21 Nov 2025
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 13 November 2025
13 Nov 2025
Chief Officers Employment Committee - 13 November 2025
13 Nov 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 11 November 2025
11 Nov 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 5 November 2025
5 Nov 2025
Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 22 October 2025
22 Oct 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 8 October 2025
8 Oct 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 7 October 2025
7 Oct 2025