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Damon Dennis
cllr.damon.dennis@cornwall.gov.uk07928 945794
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
97%
present at meetings
Rank
22
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
2
open accountability flags
Conduct cases
0
no recorded cases
Red Flags
Low Attendance10 Mar 2026
Attended 1 of 2 Licensing Act Committee meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
Slim Majority13 Mar 2026
Won with a majority of just 65 votes (4.2%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Attendance
97%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Licensing Act Committee | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Licensing Act Sub Committee | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Pensions Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
- Constitution and Governance Committee
- Cornwall Council
- Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- East Sub-Area Planning Committee
- Licensing Act Committee— Vice-Chairman
- Licensing Act Sub Committee
- Miscellaneous Licensing Committee
- Pensions Committee
- Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee
- Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 63/100→ Stable
Won by 65 votes (4.2%)2.1% swing needed to unseat
Councillor Damon Dennis holds a narrow majority of 65 votes (4.2%) in Launceston South, with a swing of just 2.1% needed to unseat them. Turnout was low at 28.49%, and the number of candidates decreased from five to three compared to the previous election. This combination of a slim margin and low turnout makes the seat competitive, as reflected in its vulnerability score of 63 out of 100.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Siegfried Dennis | Liberal Democrat | 606 | 39.1% | ✓ |
| John Conway | Independent | 541 | 34.9% | |
| Lisa Parry | Reform UK | 402 | 26.0% |
Turnout: 28.5% (1,549 of 5,437 electors) · 10 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Conway | Conservative | 706 | 42.4% | ✓ |
| Dan Rogerson | Liberal Democrat | 703 | 42.2% | |
| Davey Green | Labour | 129 | 7.7% | |
| Peter Lihou | Green Party | 88 | 5.3% | |
| Rowland O'Connor | Reform UK | 40 | 2.4% |
Cornwall Council Elections 2017 (2017)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Farrington | Liberal Democrat | 732 | 69.2% | ✓ |
| Shaun Ian Watchorn | Conservative | 263 | 24.9% | |
| Matthew John Harris | The Labour and Co-operative Party | 63 | 6.0% |
Turnout: 35.4% (1,058 of 2,991 electors) · 7 spoilt votes
Meeting Activity
Present
Cornwall Council - 21 July 2026
Present21 Jul 2026
Pensions Committee - 18 June 2026
Present18 Jun 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Present
Pensions Committee - 12 March 2026
Present12 Mar 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Pensions Committee - 10 December 2025
Present10 Dec 2025
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Present
Pensions Committee - 30 October 2025
Present30 Oct 2025
Present
Other media mentions
News coverage
cornwalllive.com
Launceston minor injury unit set to reopen after sudden closure - Cornwall Live
Launceston Minor Injury Unit will reopen Tuesday after closure since July due to staff shortages, offering limited weekday hours initially.
cornwalllive.com
NHS admits 'failure' over Launceston MIU closure in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
NHS Cornwall Partnership Trust apologized for failing to engage Cornwall Council and residents about Launceston Minor Injury Unit's temporary closure.
cornwalllive.com
Launceston minor injury unit closes and won't reopen 'until it is safe' - Cornwall Live
Launceston Minor Injury Unit closed indefinitely due to staff shortages, with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust citing safety concerns.
plymouthherald.co.uk
Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council announced new Liberal Democrat Cabinet portfolio holders with Independent Adam Paynter as deputy leader for resources.
cornwalllive.com
Reform say they'll overhaul Cornwall Council as Tories are destroyed in election - Cornwall Live
Reform UK gained 27 seats to become Cornwall Council's largest party after Conservatives lost 32 seats in the election.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Damon Dennis represents the Launceston South ward as a Liberal Democrat councillor. Their meeting attendance stands at 34 out of 35 meetings (97.1%). They have no recorded conduct cases and no expense data available.
Two active red flags are noted: low_attendance and slim_majority. There is one media mention. An election vulnerability score of 63 out of 100 indicates a narrow majority of 65 votes (4.2%), requiring a swing of 2.1% to unseat them. Turnout was 28.49%, and the number of candidates in the ward decreased.
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- Who is Cllr Damon Dennis?
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- What ward does Damon Dennis represent?
- Damon Dennis represents Launceston South on Cornwall Council.
- What is Damon Dennis's meeting attendance rate?
- Damon Dennis has been recorded as present at 97% of Cornwall Council meetings (35 of 36 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Damon Dennis?
- You can contact Damon Dennis by email at cllr.damon.dennis@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07928 945794. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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