Councillor dossier
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
96%
present at meetings
Rank
30
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
0
no current flags
Conduct cases
1
code of conduct cases
The complainant alleged that Councillor J O'Keefe, as chair of the licensing committee, unfairly revoked their taxi licence on 15 August 2025 and ignored subsequent evidence, seeking reinstatement. The council rejected the complaint, finding no breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeals Committee | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| East Sub-Area Planning Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
No recorded votes.
The councillor's majority increased from 37 votes to 439 votes (24.42%), a swing of 12.21% would be needed to unseat them. Turnout remained low at 33.94%, and the number of candidates fell from four to three. Based on these figures, the seat is assessed as a likely hold.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James O'Keefe | Liberal Democrat | 1,002 | 55.7% | ✓ |
| Richard Harrison | Reform UK | 563 | 31.3% | |
| Oscar Gregory Max Livesey-Lodwick | Conservative | 233 | 13.0% |
Turnout: 33.9% (1,798 of 5,298 electors) · 6 spoilt votes
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Rushworth | Conservative | 908 | 43.9% | ✓ |
| Alec Rickard | Independent | 871 | 42.1% | |
| Jacquie Gammon | Liberal Democrat | 180 | 8.7% | |
| Richard Clark | Independent | 111 | 5.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Buscombe | Liberal Democrat | 755 | 55.7% | ✓ |
| Nick Morris | Conservative | 493 | 36.4% | |
| Richard James Clark | Green Party | 108 | 8.0% |
Turnout: 42.2% (1,356 of 3,216 electors) · 4 spoilt votes
21 Jul 2026
13 Jul 2026
15 Jun 2026
1 Jun 2026
19 May 2026
21 Apr 2026
13 Apr 2026
24 Feb 2026
No media coverage recorded.
cornwalllive.com
Cornwall houses Afghans who 'probably saved British lives' - Cornwall Live
Liberal Democrat councillor James O'Keefe questioned housing Afghan families during Cornwall's housing crisis, incorrectly suggesting council funds were used.
plymouthherald.co.uk
Wellness coach says there are seven rules he always lives by - Plymouth Live
This article is about a wellness coach's personal philosophy, not a Cornwall political figure.
plymouthherald.co.uk
Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council announced new Liberal Democrat Cabinet portfolio holders with Independent Adam Paynter as deputy leader for resources.
cornwalllive.com
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.
cornwalllive.com
Cornwall Council elections 2025: All the candidates you can vote for on May 1 - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council elections on May 1 will feature 423 candidates across 87 divisions, with Liberal Democrats and Reform UK fielding candidates in every division.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Ward: Padstow. Party: Liberal Democrat. Meeting attendance was 46 out of 48 possible meetings (95.8%). There was one conduct case, which resulted in a finding of no breach. No expense data and no media mentions were recorded. The councillor has no active red flags.
Generated by AI from public data. May contain errors.
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