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Hugely important plan for city needs to go ahead despite safety fears, Cornwall Council told - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a Transport and Works Act application for an £8 million Truro bridge despite safety concerns.
Jack Yelland
Reform UKSt Austell Central & Gover
cllr.jack.yelland@cornwall.gov.uk
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Jack Yelland serves as the elected councillor for the St Austell Central & Gover ward on Cornwall Council, representing the Reform UK party. In his capacity he sits on a number of standing committees, including the Audit Committee; the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee; the Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee; the Constitution and Governance Committee; and the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as well as being a member of the full Cornwall Council.
His attendance record for council meetings is perfect, having attended all 16 meetings held during the reporting period, equating to a 100 % attendance rate. The data show no recorded conduct cases, no expense disclosures, and no active red‑flag indicators associated with his tenure.
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News coverage
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Pub bought by Cornwall Council for £1 million to be auctioned for a lot less - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council is auctioning a former pub bought for £1 million in 2020 with a guide price of £150,000-plus.
cornwalllive.com
Drivers to face two years of chaos after 'Grenfell style cladding' found at Cornwall shopping centre - Cornwall Live
Dangerous Grenfell-style cladding found at Cornwall shopping centre will cause two years of traffic disruption for removal works.
plymouthherald.co.uk
Cornwall Council buying pub for £1 million was 'stupid', says cabinet member - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council cabinet member calls previous Conservative administration's £1 million purchase of the General Wolfe pub in St Austell stupid.
devonlive.com
Cornwall Council asked if its use of 'chairman' is sexist - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's constitution committee debated changing "chairman" to gender-neutral alternatives in official language and committee procedures.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 65/100→ Stable
Won by 111 votes (6.6%)3.3% swing needed to unseat
Councillor Jack Yelland holds the seat with a majority of 111 votes, equivalent to a 6.61 % lead over the runner‑up, and a swing of 3.31 % would be required for another candidate to unseat him. The turnout was low at 31.95 %, and the margin represents a 2.9‑percentage‑point narrowing compared with the previous election, where the Conservative winner led by 174 votes (≈9.5 %). With a vulnerability score of 65 out of 100, the race is classified as competitive.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Yelland | Reform UK | 597 | 35.6% | ✓ |
| Sandra Elizabeth Heyward | Mebyon Kernow | 486 | 28.9% | |
| Mark Stuart Gray | Liberal Democrat | 278 | 16.6% | |
| Oli Kimber | Conservative | 171 | 10.2% | |
| Maggi Hawken | Labour | 128 | 7.6% | |
| Sean William Marshall | 19 | 1.1% |
Turnout: 32.0% (1,679 of 5,255 electors) · 5 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Rachel Double | Conservative | 739 | 40.3% | ✓ |
| Sandra Heyward | Independent | 565 | 30.8% | |
| Felicity Owen | Labour | 268 | 14.6% | |
| Timothy Styles | Liberal Democrat | 194 | 10.6% | |
| Julie Smith | Green Party | 70 | 3.8% |
Attendance
100%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeals Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Audit Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cabinet | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
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Present
Cabinet - 18 March 2026
Present18 Mar 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Audit Committee - 13 January 2026
Present13 Jan 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Audit Committee - 14 November 2025
Present14 Nov 2025
Appeals Committee - 6 October 2025
Present6 Oct 2025
Audit Committee - 26 September 2025
Present26 Sept 2025
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
Present16 Sept 2025
Appeals Committee - 11 August 2025
Present11 Aug 2025
Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
Present22 Jul 2025
Audit Committee - 4 July 2025
Present4 Jul 2025
Cornwall Council - 20 May 2025
Present20 May 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Jack Yelland?
- Jack Yelland is a Cornwall councillor representing the St Austell Central & Gover ward as a Reform UK member.
- What ward does Jack Yelland represent?
- Jack Yelland represents St Austell Central & Gover on Cornwall Council.
- What is Jack Yelland's meeting attendance rate?
- Jack Yelland has been recorded as present at 100% of Cornwall Council meetings (16 of 16 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Jack Yelland?
- You can contact Jack Yelland by email at cllr.jack.yelland@cornwall.gov.uk. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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