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Cornwall Council issues statement regarding St Austell hydrotherapy pool
Cornwall Council has issued a statement regarding the St Austell hydrotherapy pool, though specific details were not provided in the available text.
Councillor dossier
Julian German
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
90%
present at meetings
Rank
35
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
0
no current flags
Conduct cases
1
code of conduct cases
Code of Conduct
18 Feb 2026
The complainant alleged that Councillor Andrew Mitchell, during an Audit Committee meeting on 13 January 2026, made disrespectful and bullying remarks, improperly disclosed confidential employment information, and gave false statements, which were claimed to breach the Code of Conduct. The council reviewed the complaint and rejected it, finding no clear breach of the Code.
Outcome: no breach
Attendance
94%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 | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| 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.
Committee Memberships
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% |
Allowances & Expenses
| 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 |
Meeting Activity
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
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
Other media mentions
In recent briefs
Daily-brief items naming Julian German (last 90 days)
- Cornwall Council issues statement regarding St Austell hydrotherapy pool
Cornwall Council · 21 May 2026
Twitter Mentions
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View all 335 articles →cornwalllive.com
Green councillor says the rich should pay to improve Cornwall roads - Cornwall Live
Green councillor proposes wealthy residents should fund Cornwall road marking improvements during council meeting debate.
cornwalllive.com
'We cannot live like this' says victim flooded three times this week - Cornwall Live
Resident of 17th century cottage flooded five times since 2023 calls for authorities to address drainage system issues.
devonlive.com
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.
cornwalllive.com
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.
devonlive.com
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.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Julian German is an Independent councillor representing the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland ward on Cornwall Council. He serves as a member of the Audit Committee, the Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Chief Officers Employment Committee, the Cornwall Council itself, and the Strategic Planning Committee. In addition, he holds the chairmanship of the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
During the most recent reporting period, Councillor German attended 29 of 31 scheduled council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 93.5 %. One conduct case was recorded against him, but it was concluded with no breach. His expense claim for the period totals £18,367.80 for basic costs, with no travel expenses reported, and there are no active red‑flag items associated with his record. He has been mentioned in the media once.
In the latest election, German was re‑elected with 1,208 votes, a majority of 791 votes (37.83 % of the total) over the runner‑up, Dylan Collard of Reform UK, who received 417 votes, in a turnout of 42.79 %. His election vulnerability score is recorded as 35 out of 100.
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/julian-german" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>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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