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Reform UK say democracy is not happening at Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live
Reform UK leader Rob Parsonage claims democracy is lacking at Cornwall Council over committee chair allocations for opposition parties.
Councillor dossier
Chris Batters
cllr.chris.batters@cornwall.gov.uk07714 323897
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
100%
present at meetings
Rank
40
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
1
open accountability flags
Conduct cases
0
no recorded cases
Red Flags
Low Attendance10 Mar 2026
Attended 2 of 4 Central Sub-Area Planning Committee meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
Attendance
93%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Central Sub-Area Planning Committee | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Strategic Planning Committee | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 49/100→ Stable
Won by 340 votes (16.5%)8.2% swing needed to unseat
Councillor Chris Batters secured the seat with 907 votes, a majority of 340 votes (16.46%) over the Reform UK candidate, and the margin increased by 16.1 percentage points compared with the 2021 election. A swing of approximately 8.2 % would be required for the next‑closest challenger to overtake him, and his vulnerability score of 49 out of 100 places the seat in the “competitive” range.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Batters | Liberal Democrat | 907 | 43.9% | ✓ |
| Neil Ferris | Reform UK | 567 | 27.5% | |
| Jennifer Cruse | Conservative | 482 | 23.3% | |
| Len Croney | Green Party | 109 | 5.3% |
Turnout: 41.3% (2,065 of 5,003 electors) · 2 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Cruse | Conservative | 846 | 41.8% | ✓ |
| Chris Batters | Liberal Democrat | 839 | 41.5% | |
| Len Croney | Green Party | 178 | 8.8% | |
| Graham Mountcastle | Labour | 160 | 7.9% |
Meeting Activity
Present
Strategic Planning Committee - 11 June 2026
Present11 Jun 2026
Present
Strategic Planning Committee - 21 May 2026
Present21 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Present
Strategic Planning Committee - 23 April 2026
Present23 Apr 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Present
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Present
Present
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Present
Present
Other media mentions
No media coverage recorded.
News coverage
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Bodmin plagued by 'rotting corpse' stench that enters homes through sinks and baths - Cornwall Live
Bodmin residents are reporting foul smells entering their homes through drains and plugholes, with complaints linked to nearby St Merryn Meat factory.
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Car wash operated at garden centre at Bude without planning permission - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council granted planning permission for a car wash at Homeleigh Garden Centre despite objections from Bude Stratton Town Council and concerns about environmental and traffic impact.
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Family could be homeless after plans for new home are refused - Cornwall Live
A family faces homelessness after Cornwall Council refused planning permission for a home in Metherell, with enforcement action pending for unauthorized occupation.
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Profile
Chris Batters is a Liberal Democrat councillor representing the ward of Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of several committees, including the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Constitution and Governance Committee, the East Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the Miscellaneous Licensing Committee, the Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee, and the West Sub‑Area Planning Committee. In addition, he holds the position of Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and is a member of the broader Cornwall Council body.
During the reporting period, Councillor Batters attended 41 of 44 council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 93.2 %. No conduct cases have been recorded against him, and there is no expense data available for review. An active red‑flag indicator for low attendance is noted, although his attendance percentage exceeds the typical threshold for concern.
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- Who is Cllr Chris Batters?
- Chris Batters is a Cornwall councillor representing the Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- What ward does Chris Batters represent?
- Chris Batters represents Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence on Cornwall Council.
- What is Chris Batters's meeting attendance rate?
- Chris Batters has been recorded as present at 100% of Cornwall Council meetings (20 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Chris Batters?
- You can contact Chris Batters by email at cllr.chris.batters@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07714 323897. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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