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Damon Dennis
Liberal DemocratLaunceston South
cllr.damon.dennis@cornwall.gov.uk07928 945794
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Damon Dennis is a Liberal Democrat councillor representing Launceston South on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Cornwall Council itself, the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Licensing Act Sub Committee, the Miscellaneous Licensing Committee, the Pensions Committee, the Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee, the Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee, and the East Sub‑Area Planning Committee. In addition, he holds the position of Vice‑Chairman of the Licensing Act Committee.
Dennis’s attendance record for the reporting period was 31 of 32 meetings, equating to a 96.9 % attendance rate. There have been no conduct cases recorded against him, and no expense data have been reported. The council’s monitoring system flagged two issues for him: low attendance (despite the high overall rate) and a slim majority in his most recent election. He was re‑elected in 2025 with 606 votes, a 65‑vote (4.2 %) majority over Independent candidate John Conway, in a turnout of 28.49 %; the seat would require a 2.1 % swing to change hands, giving him an election vulnerability score of 63 out of 100. One media mention was recorded during the period.
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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.
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 63/100→ Stable
Won by 65 votes (4.2%)2.1% swing needed to unseat
Damon Dennis was re‑elected with 606 votes, a 65‑vote (4.2 %) majority over Independent John Conway, in a turnout of 28.49 % (2025). The seat required only a 2.1 % swing to change hands, and the Liberal Democrat vote share in the division rose by 4.0 percentage points from the previous election, giving the councillor a vulnerability score of 63 / 100 (competitive).
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
Attendance
97%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 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 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Pensions Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
Twitter Mentions
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The planning decision on the Cornish Lithium project in St Dennis will not be taken in Cornwall. See news story and my comments. https://t.co/FDH9s8ZrXp
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Some lovely photographs from Derek Williams of the recent celebrations at the ClayTAWC centre in St Dennis. https://t.co/ugKz6QZxbr
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On 31st August, we marked 25 years of the ClayTAWC community hub at St Dennis and celebrated buying the Old School Building, which will safeguard our work into the future. Lovely to see the great coverage in the St Austell Voice. https://t.co/SiVafOu2AA https://t.co/SLriA5YWPl
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My most recent report on my duties as the Cornwall Councillor for St Dennis and St Enoder. It covers the months of October and November. Quite a bit going on ... https://t.co/VNoeavgdeK https://t.co/s5FAOfUv7p
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Licensing Act Sub Committee - 18 March 2026
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Pensions Committee - 12 March 2026
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
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Pensions Committee - 10 December 2025
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Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
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Pensions Committee - 30 October 2025
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Pensions Committee - 18 September 2025
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Licensing Act Sub Committee - 17 September 2025
Present17 Sept 2025
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
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Licensing Act Committee - 4 September 2025
Apologies4 Sept 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Damon Dennis?
- Damon Dennis is a Cornwall councillor representing the Launceston South ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- 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 95% of Cornwall Council meetings (19 of 20 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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