Cliff Crawford is a Reform UK councillor representing the Illogan & Portreath ward on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of the council’s main body and sits on the Pensions Committee and the West Sub‑Area Planning Committee, contributing to decisions on pension policy and local planning matters.
During the most recent reporting period, Crawford attended 16 of 19 council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 84.2 %. He has been the subject of one conduct case, which was resolved without a breach being recorded. No expense data has been reported for him, and there are no active red‑flag alerts or media mentions associated with his tenure.
In terms of electoral security, Crawford holds his seat with a 148‑vote majority, representing 7.99 % of the total votes cast. The data indicate that a swing of roughly 4 % would be needed for a challenger to overturn his position, giving him an election vulnerability rating of 61 out of 100.
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Mrs B Faulkes complained that Councillor C Crawford posted a racist statement on his personal Facebook page, citing a screenshot of a post about Sir Lenny Henry and reparations. An assessment found the post was made in a private capacity, not in his official role, and concluded there was no breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
Cliff Crawford holds the seat with a 148‑vote majority, equivalent to 7.99 % of the total votes cast, and a swing of roughly 4 % would be required for another candidate to overtake him. The margin has contracted by 7.8 percentage points compared with the previous election, and turnout was low at 35.34 %, giving the seat a vulnerability score of 61 out of 100 (competitive).
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Crawford | Reform UK | 660 | 35.6% | ✓ |
| David Ekinsmyth | Liberal Democrat | 512 | 27.6% | |
| Dave Crabtree | Conservative | 497 | 26.8% | |
| Jonathan Ashley | Labour | 183 | 9.9% |
Turnout: 35.3% (1,852 of 5,241 electors) · 9 spoilt votes
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Crabtree | Conservative | 891 | 50.7% | ✓ |
| David Ekinsmyth | Liberal Democrat | 614 | 34.9% | |
| Elizabeth Scully | Green Party | 253 | 14.4% |
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Pensions Committee | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| West Sub-Area Planning Committee | 8 | 8 | 100% |
No recorded votes.
No media coverage recorded.
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