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Children take part in Kernewek celebration during Speak Cornish Week
Children participated in a Kernewek (Cornish language) celebration as part of Speak Cornish Week, an event supported by Cornwall Council.
Councillor dossier
Hilary Frank
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
95%
present at meetings
Rank
49
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
0
no current flags
Conduct cases
0
no recorded cases
Attendance
91%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Chief Officers Employment Committee | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
- Cabinet
- Chief Officers Employment Committee
- Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership
- Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board
- Cornwall Council
- Cornwall Growth Board
- Individual Decision Day
- Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education
Election History
Likely holdScore: 42/100→ Stable
Won by 406 votes (20.4%)10.2% swing needed to unseat
Hilary Frank was re‑elected with 989 votes, a majority of 406 votes (20.37 % of the total) over the Reform UK runner‑up and a turnout of 38.17 %. The seat’s margin increased by 8.8 percentage points since the previous election, and a swing of roughly 10.2 % would be required for another party to overturn the result. With a vulnerability score of 42 out of 100, the division is currently assessed as a likely hold for the Liberal Democrats.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Frank | Liberal Democrat | 989 | 49.6% | ✓ |
| Trevor John Woodward | Reform UK | 583 | 29.3% | |
| Pete Samuels | Conservative | 190 | 9.5% | |
| Craig John Mills | Labour | 120 | 6.0% | |
| Richard Edward Bickford | Independent | 111 | 5.6% |
Turnout: 38.2% (1,993 of 5,221 electors) · 4 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Frank | Liberal Democrat | 820 | 37.6% | ✓ |
| Lewis Virgo | Conservative | 567 | 26.0% | |
| Gloria Challen | 315 | 14.5% | ||
| Richard Edward Bickford | Independent | 272 | 12.5% | |
| Alastair Tinto | Labour | 132 | 6.1% | |
| Tim Snell | Green Party | 72 | 3.3% |
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | £18,367.80 | £0.00 | £10.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £18,378.20 |
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £138.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £17,634.00 |
Meeting Activity
Cornwall Growth Board - 23 June 2026
Present23 Jun 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Present
Present
Cabinet - 6 May 2026
Present6 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Present
Cabinet - 18 March 2026
Present18 Mar 2026
Present
Individual Decision Day - 25 February 2026
Present25 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
Present13 Feb 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Cabinet - 17 December 2025
Present17 Dec 2025
Apologies
Present
Present
Other media mentions
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New children’s homes will support young people who have experienced abuse and trauma
Cornwall Council is opening new children's homes to provide support for young people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
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Cabinet approves plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall
Cornwall Council's Cabinet has approved a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall.
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Plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall tops agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
Cornwall Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a plan to transform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in Cornwall at its upcoming meeting.
In recent briefs
Daily-brief items naming Hilary Frank (last 90 days)
- New children’s homes will support young people who have experienced abuse and trauma
Cornwall Council · 22 Jun 2026
- Cabinet approves plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall
Cornwall Council · 17 Jun 2026
- Plan to transform SEND provision in Cornwall tops agenda at Cornwall Council Cabinet meeting
Cornwall Council · 17 Jun 2026
- Education and health leaders in Cornwall welcome findings of SEND services inspection
Cornwall Council · 28 May 2026
Twitter Mentions
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News coverage
View all 41 articles →cornwalllive.com
Cornwall schools row over 'draconian' policies leads to wellbeing review - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a review of pupil wellbeing following concerns over strict behavior policies at Athena Learning Trust schools.
cornwalllive.com
Pupils 'suppressed, oppressed and crushed' in Cornwall amid fears of profound crisis - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council discussed setting up an advisory group to address concerns about mental health and wellbeing in multi-academy trust schools.
cornwalllive.com
Cornwall primary school and neighbours row about 'dangerous contamination' over arsenic levels - Cornwall Live
Germoe Community Primary School head Paula Blackburn responded to neighbour concerns about arsenic contamination, stating parents support mitigation measures and risks are minuscule.
cornwalllive.com
Passionate plea for Government not to scrap 'critical' new school in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council and MPs are working to reverse the Government's decision to scrap a planned 1,050-pupil secondary school in Perranporth.
cornwalllive.com
Emergency homes must not be sold off for holiday use, says Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council decided to sell 37 modular homes bought in 2021 while requiring they not be converted to holiday accommodation.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Hilary Frank is a Liberal Democrat councillor representing the Saltash Essa ward on Cornwall Council. She serves on a broad range of committees, including the Chief Officers Employment Committee, the joint Committee between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership, the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board, the Cornwall Growth Board, the Individual Decision Day, the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education, and the Council’s Cabinet. In addition, she is a member of the main Cornwall Council body.
Frank’s attendance record shows she was present for 41 of 45 council meetings in the reporting period, equating to a 91.1 % attendance rate. She has no recorded conduct cases and no active red‑flag items. Her declared expenses total £18,378.20, comprising £18,367.80 for basic costs and £10.40 for travel. She has been mentioned in the media 14 times and is rated with an election vulnerability score of 42 out of 100. In the most recent election, Frank was re‑elected with 989 votes, securing a majority of 406 votes (20.37 % of the total) over the Reform UK runner‑up, on a turnout of 38.17 %; the margin of victory increased by 8.8 percentage points compared with the previous contest.
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- Who is Cllr Hilary Frank?
- Hilary Frank is a Cornwall councillor representing the Saltash Essa ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- What ward does Hilary Frank represent?
- Hilary Frank represents Saltash Essa on Cornwall Council.
- What is Hilary Frank's meeting attendance rate?
- Hilary Frank has been recorded as present at 95% of Cornwall Council meetings (19 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Hilary Frank?
- You can contact Hilary Frank by email at cllr.hilary.frank@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07964 270145; on X / Twitter at @SmileyHil. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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