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Julian German serves as an Independent councillor for the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland ward on Cornwall Council. Within the council he holds membership on the Audit Committee, the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Chief Officers Employment Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. He also sits on the Cornwall Council itself and chairs the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, giving him a leading role in overseeing the council’s financial performance and strategic planning.
German’s attendance record shows he was present for 27 of 29 recorded meetings, equating to a 93.1 % attendance rate. He has been involved in one conduct case, which was resolved without a breach of the council’s code of conduct. His expense claims for the reporting period total £18,367.80 in basic expenses, with no travel expenses reported. No active red‑flag items have been recorded against him, and there have been no media mentions related to his council activities.
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Call for Cornwall only police force as part of Government shake-up - Cornwall Live
A Cornwall councillor called for a Cornwall-only police force rather than a larger South West constabulary following the Home Secretary's announced policing shake-up.
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Former leader suggests Cornwall Council stops funding airport - Cornwall Live
A former Cornwall Council leader has suggested ending the council's funding of Cornwall Airport Newquay, which receives over £4 million annually in taxpayer subsidies.
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Call to reopen much needed Polkyth hydrotherapy pool - Cornwall Live
Cornwall mother calls for reopening of Polkyth hydrotherapy pool closed five years ago due to operating costs.
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Use £1 million second homes tax to give kids proper homes, Cornwall Council told - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council will be asked to transfer £1 million from second homes council tax to speed up repairs on empty council homes.
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Code of Conduct
18 Feb 2026
The complainant alleged that Councillor Andrew Mitchell, during a public Audit Committee meeting on 13 January 2026, made disrespectful and bullying remarks, improperly disclosed confidential employment details, and gave factually incorrect statements, which were claimed to breach the Code of Conduct. The council rejected the complaint, finding no clear breach.
Outcome: no breach
Election History
Likely holdScore: 35/100→ Stable
Won by 791 votes (37.8%)18.9% swing needed to unseat
Julian German was re‑elected with 1,208 votes, a majority of 791 votes (37.83% of the total) over the runner‑up, Dylan Collard (Reform UK) who received 417 votes, in a turnout of 42.79%. Compared with the 2021 election, his vote total fell by 204 votes (a 14.4% decline) while the gap to the second‑place candidate widened by 15.8 percentage points, and the independent vote share in Cornwall overall dropped 3.8 percentage points. The seat would require an 18.91% swing to change hands, giving the councillor a vulnerability score of 35/100, indicating a likely hold.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian German | Independent | 1,208 | 57.8% | ✓ |
| Dylan Collard | Reform UK | 417 | 19.9% | |
| Nick Hiscott | Conservative | 163 | 7.8% | |
| Ian William Wood | Green Party | 115 | 5.5% | |
| Mark Philip John Mitchley | Liberal Democrat | 114 | 5.5% | |
| Greg Ayres | Labour | 74 | 3.5% |
Turnout: 42.8% (2,091 of 4,887 electors) · 3 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian German | Independent | 1,412 | 55.4% | ✓ |
| Richard Heath | Conservative | 849 | 33.3% | |
| Bethany Mepham | Green Party | 290 | 11.4% |
Attendance
93%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Cabinet | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Central Sub-Area Planning Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance 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
No media coverage recorded.
Twitter Mentions
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| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | £18,367.80 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £18,367.80 |
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £34,992.00 |
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
Present13 Feb 2026
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Audit Committee - 13 January 2026
Present13 Jan 2026
Present
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Apologies25 Nov 2025
Present
Audit Committee - 14 November 2025
Present14 Nov 2025
Cabinet - 12 November 2025
Present12 Nov 2025
Present
Present
Audit Committee - 26 September 2025
Apologies26 Sept 2025
Present
Present
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Julian German?
- Julian German is a Cornwall councillor representing the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland ward as a Independent member.
- What ward does Julian German represent?
- Julian German represents St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland on Cornwall Council.
- What is Julian German's meeting attendance rate?
- Julian German has been recorded as present at 90% of Cornwall Council meetings (18 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Julian German?
- You can contact Julian German by email at cllr.julian.german@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07737 183690; on X / Twitter at @julian_council. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
- Are there any code-of-conduct cases involving Julian German?
- Cornwall Council's standards process has recorded 1 code-of-conduct case involving Julian German. Each case is publicly viewable; see the Code of Conduct section of this page for details.
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