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Reform UK wins by-election seat in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Reform UK's Heinz Glanville won the St Columb Minor and Colan by-election with 408 votes.
Karen Knight
Cornish Independent Nonaligned GroupCamborne West & Treswithian
cllr.karen.knight@cornwall.gov.uk
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Karen Knight serves as the elected councillor for Camborne West & Treswithian on Cornwall Council, representing the Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group. In her capacity she sits on a range of committees, including the Constitution and Governance Committee, the Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Licensing Act Committee and its Sub‑Committee, the Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub‑Committee, the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the West Sub‑Area Planning Committee. She is also a member of the full Cornwall Council body.
During the most recent reporting period Karen Knight attended 16 of 18 council meetings, giving her an attendance rate of 88.9 %. She has been recorded as having one conduct case, which was resolved without any breach. No expense data have been reported for her, and there are no active red flags or media mentions associated with her tenure. In the election, she secured 685 votes, a majority of 295 votes (17.31 % of the total) over the runner‑up, resulting in an election vulnerability score of 54 out of 100.
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News coverage
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Reform UK Cornwall defectors respond to by-election calls - Cornwall Live
Five former Reform UK Cornwall councillors left the party this month to form the Cornish Independent Non-aligned Group, facing calls for by-elections.
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Reform defectors to be a 'benign' force for good in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Five former Reform UK councillors in Cornwall have formed the Cornish Independent Non-Aligned Group, led by Rowland O'Connor.
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More Reform UK resignations in Cornwall as new political group is formed - Cornwall Live
Three more Reform UK councillors in Cornwall resigned over the weekend to form the Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group, making Liberal Democrats the largest council group.
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Another Reform UK councillor on Cornwall Council leaves the party - Cornwall Live
Another Reform UK councillor left the party to become an independent, reducing Reform's Cornwall Council group to 26 members.
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Code of Conduct
CCN177 25 26Minor
16 Apr 2026The complainant alleged that Councillor K Knight, at a parents meeting on 25 February 2026, defended a colleague and possibly made an offensive comment about ADHD, creating a disruptive atmosphere. The assessment found no evidence of a breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 54/100→ Stable
Won by 295 votes (17.3%)8.7% swing needed to unseat
Councillor Karen Knight was elected with 685 votes, holding a majority of 295 votes (17.31 % of the total) over the runner‑up, Zoe Fox of Mebyon Kernow, who received 390 votes. A swing of roughly 8.66 % would be required for the seat to change hands, and the low turnout of 33.76 % suggests a modest voter base. The vulnerability rating of 54 out of 100 classifies the seat as competitive.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Knight | Reform UK | 685 | 40.2% | ✓ |
| Zoe Fox | Mebyon Kernow | 390 | 22.9% | |
| John Morgan | Conservative | 325 | 19.1% | |
| Linda Sylvia Moore | Labour | 171 | 10.0% | |
| Wendy Claire Gauntlett | Liberal Democrat | 133 | 7.8% |
Turnout: 33.8% (1,704 of 5,048 electors) · 3 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Morgan | Conservative | 768 | 44.9% | ✓ |
| Deborah Fox | Mebyon Kernow | 469 | 27.4% | |
| Daniel Cornell | Labour | 341 | 19.9% | |
| Iain MacDonald | Liberal Democrat | 133 | 7.8% |
Attendance
89%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Licensing Act Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Licensing Act Sub Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 5 | 4 | 80% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/karen-knight" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>Meeting Activity
Licensing Act Sub Committee - 18 March 2026
Present18 Mar 2026
Apologies
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
Apologies16 Sept 2025
Licensing Act Sub Committee - 10 September 2025
Present10 Sept 2025
Licensing Act Committee - 4 September 2025
Present4 Sept 2025
Cabinet - 30 July 2025
Present30 Jul 2025
Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
Present22 Jul 2025
Present
Present
Cabinet - 18 June 2025
Present18 Jun 2025
Licensing Act Committee - 5 June 2025
Present5 Jun 2025
Cornwall Council - 20 May 2025
Present20 May 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Karen Knight?
- Karen Knight is a Cornwall councillor representing the Camborne West & Treswithian ward as a Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group member.
- What ward does Karen Knight represent?
- Karen Knight represents Camborne West & Treswithian on Cornwall Council.
- What is Karen Knight's meeting attendance rate?
- Karen Knight has been recorded as present at 89% of Cornwall Council meetings (16 of 18 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Karen Knight?
- You can contact Karen Knight by email at cllr.karen.knight@cornwall.gov.uk. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
- Are there any code-of-conduct cases involving Karen Knight?
- Cornwall Council's standards process has recorded 1 code-of-conduct case involving Karen Knight. Each case is publicly viewable; see the Code of Conduct section of this page for details.
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