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Councillor dossier
David Garrigan
cllr.david.garrigan@cornwall.gov.uk07722 923412
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
92%
present at meetings
Rank
46
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
0
no current flags
Conduct cases
1
code of conduct cases
Code of Conduct
CCN109 25 26Minor
21 Oct 2025The complainant alleged that Councillor D Garrigan contacted the police to report alleged "counsellor harassment" over public discussion of Tintagel Parish Council matters, claiming misuse of his position; the council rejected the complaint, stating it was a police matter and not within the Code of Conduct process.
Outcome: dismissed
Attendance
92%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Cornwall Council | 8 | 8 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
Election History
Likely holdScore: 34/100→ Stable
Won by 526 votes (24.8%)12.4% swing needed to unseat
David Garrigan was re‑elected with 1,130 votes, a 526‑vote majority (24.8 % of the vote) over the Reform UK candidate, and the margin has widened by 15.4 percentage points since the previous election. A swing of roughly 12.4 % would be required for another party to unseat him, and the vulnerability score of 34/100 places the seat in the “likely hold” category.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Michael Garrigan | Liberal Democrat | 1,130 | 53.3% | ✓ |
| Kevin Johnson | Reform UK | 604 | 28.5% | |
| Karen Jordan | Conservative | 274 | 12.9% | |
| Angie Crawford | Green Party | 113 | 5.3% |
Turnout: 40.7% (2,121 of 5,212 electors) · 3 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fairman | Liberal Democrat | 1,141 | 49.4% | ✓ |
| James Laughton | Conservative | 924 | 40.0% | |
| Michael John Williams | Green Party | 247 | 10.7% |
Meeting Activity
Present
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Present
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
Present16 Sept 2025
Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
Present22 Jul 2025
Apologies
Cornwall Council - 20 May 2025
Present20 May 2025
Other media mentions
No media coverage recorded.
News coverage
cornwalllive.com
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Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed - Cornwall Live
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Cornwall's most popular political party and councillors based on share of the vote - Cornwall Live
One political party gained 29% of the vote share in Cornwall's recent election, with 17 councillors receiving over 50% in their divisions.
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Profile
David Garrigan serves as a Liberal Democrat councillor for the St Teath & Tintagel ward on Cornwall Council. In his capacity he sits on several committees, including the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and he is a member of the council itself. These assignments involve him in reviewing policy, scrutinising service delivery, and contributing to the governance framework of the authority.
During the most recent reporting period Garrigan attended 12 of 13 recorded council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 92.3 %. He has one recorded conduct case, which was dismissed, and there are no expense data reported for him. No active red flags or media mentions have been noted.
In the latest election Garrigan was re‑elected with 1,130 votes, securing a 526‑vote (24.8 %) majority over the Reform UK candidate. His vulnerability score is 34 out of 100, reflecting a relatively secure position, with the electoral margin having expanded by 15.4 percentage points since the previous contest.
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- Who is Cllr David Garrigan?
- David Garrigan is a Cornwall councillor representing the St Teath & Tintagel ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- What ward does David Garrigan represent?
- David Garrigan represents St Teath & Tintagel on Cornwall Council.
- What is David Garrigan's meeting attendance rate?
- David Garrigan has been recorded as present at 92% of Cornwall Council meetings (12 of 13 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact David Garrigan?
- You can contact David Garrigan by email at cllr.david.garrigan@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07722 923412. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
- Are there any code-of-conduct cases involving David Garrigan?
- Cornwall Council's standards process has recorded 1 code-of-conduct case involving David Garrigan. Each case is publicly viewable; see the Code of Conduct section of this page for details.
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