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Jordan Rowse is a Conservative councillor representing the St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of several committees, including the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Central Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the Chief Officers Employment Committee, the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. In addition, he holds the position of Vice‑Chairman on the Constitution and Governance Committee and is a member of the council’s main Cornwall Council body.
During the reporting period, Rowse attended 14 of 20 council meetings, giving an attendance rate of 70.0 %. No conduct cases have been recorded against him. His expense claims for the period total £17,941.75, comprising £17,496.00 for basic expenses and £445.75 for travel. The attendance system flagged a low‑attendance concern, classifying it as an active red flag.
In the most recent election, Rowse retained his seat with 839 votes, a majority of 138 votes (7.26 %) over the Reform UK candidate Nathan Huddy, while overall voter turnout was 36.46 %. His vulnerability score is rated at 74 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of electoral risk. No media mentions were recorded for the period.
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Red Flags
Low Attendance10 Mar 2026
Attended 0 of 4 Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership meetings (0%), below the 60% threshold.
Election History
VulnerableScore: 74/100→ Stable
Won by 138 votes (7.3%)3.6% swing needed to unseat
Jordan Rowse retained the St Austell Bethel & Holmbush seat with 839 votes, a majority of 138 votes (7.26%) over Reform UK’s Nathan Huddy, while overall turnout was 36.46 %. His vote total fell from 1,176 in the previous election, narrowing the margin by 37.5 percentage points and requiring a 3.63 % swing for an opponent to overturn the result. The constituency’s vulnerability score of 74 out of 100 reflects a relatively high risk of losing the seat in the next contest.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Antony William Rowse | Conservative | 839 | 44.1% | ✓ |
| Nathan Huddy | Reform UK | 701 | 36.9% | |
| Sammie Irwin | Liberal Democrat | 216 | 11.4% | |
| Jeremy John Preece | Labour | 146 | 7.7% |
Turnout: 36.5% (1,902 of 5,217 electors) · 5 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Rowse | Conservative | 1,176 | 62.1% | ✓ |
| Malcolm Brown | Liberal Democrat | 328 | 17.3% | |
| Deborah George | Labour | 296 | 15.6% | |
| William Nicholls | Green Party | 94 | 5.0% |
Attendance
70%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sub-Area Planning Committee | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| Committee in Common between Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Board and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £10,724.33 | £445.75 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £28,666.08 |
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
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Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
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Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
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Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
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Cornwall Council - 20 May 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Jordan Rowse?
- Jordan Rowse is a Cornwall councillor representing the St Austell Bethel & Holmbush ward as a Conservative member.
- What ward does Jordan Rowse represent?
- Jordan Rowse represents St Austell Bethel & Holmbush on Cornwall Council.
- What is Jordan Rowse's meeting attendance rate?
- Jordan Rowse has been recorded as present at 70% of Cornwall Council meetings (14 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Jordan Rowse?
- You can contact Jordan Rowse by email at cllr.jordan.rowse@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07908 704835; on X / Twitter at @JRowseCC. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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