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Mayor of Newquay accused of trying to 'squat permanently' in the role - Cornwall Live
Newquay's Mayor Drew Creek was re-elected for an unprecedented third year amid accusations of attempting to "squat permanently" in office.
Drew Creek
Green PartyNewquay Trenance
cllr.drew.creek@cornwall.gov.uk07460 617723
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Drew Creek is a Green Party councillor representing the Newquay Trenance ward on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of several standing committees, including the Audit Committee, the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Central Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the Chief Officers Employment Committee, and the Cornwall Council itself. In addition, he holds the position of Vice‑Chairman on the Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee and is a member of the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Councillor Creek’s attendance record shows he was present for 27 of 28 scheduled meetings, equating to a 96.4 % attendance rate. The public conduct record lists zero conduct cases, and no expense data has been reported for him. One active red‑flag indicator is recorded as “slim_majority,” and he has been mentioned in three media reports. In the most recent election, he secured his seat by a margin of seven votes (0.45 % over the Reform UK candidate), a result that would require a 0.22 % swing for the seat to change hands, indicating a relatively high level of electoral vulnerability.
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Red Flags
Slim Majority13 Mar 2026
Won with a majority of just 7 votes (0.45%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Election History
Toss-upScore: 88/100→ Stable
Won by 7 votes (0.5%)0.2% swing needed to unseat
Councillor Drew Creek was elected in Newquay Trenance with a margin of just seven votes, representing a 0.45 % lead over the Reform UK candidate. The seat required only a 0.22 % swing to change hands, and the Green Party’s share fell by 5.4 percentage points compared with the previous election, while overall turnout was low at 29.56 %. These figures indicate a high level of electoral vulnerability for the incumbent.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Creek | Green Party | 498 | 31.8% | ✓ |
| David Ellis | Reform UK | 491 | 31.4% | |
| Geoff Brown | Liberal Democrat | 334 | 21.3% | |
| Nick Morris. | Conservative | 131 | 8.4% | |
| Gemma Lauren Faith Brinkley | Labour | 111 | 7.1% |
Turnout: 29.6% (1,565 of 5,295 electors)
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Monk | Conservative | 821 | 55.3% | ✓ |
| Liam Broderick | Liberal Democrat | 386 | 26.0% | |
| Stephen Hick | Labour | 278 | 18.7% |
Attendance
96%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Cabinet | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Chief Officers Employment Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
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Public realm weed treatment plans debated at full meeting of Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council debated public realm weed treatment plans at a full council meeting.
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LONG READ: Anger at council’s decision to use chemical weedkiller - Voice (Cornwall)
Cornwall Council faces public anger over its decision to use chemical weedkiller for vegetation management.
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Cornwall Reports
War on weeds? Dangerous chemical debate heads for the long grass
Cornwall Council's Liberal Democrat-Independent administration faces controversy over plans to reintroduce dangerous glyphosate weedkiller.
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Drew Creek?
- Drew Creek is a Cornwall councillor representing the Newquay Trenance ward as a Green Party member.
- What ward does Drew Creek represent?
- Drew Creek represents Newquay Trenance on Cornwall Council.
- What is Drew Creek's meeting attendance rate?
- Drew Creek has been recorded as present at 95% of Cornwall Council meetings (19 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Drew Creek?
- You can contact Drew Creek by email at cllr.drew.creek@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07460 617723. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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