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Mark Gibbons
IndependentLooe East & Deviock
cllr.mark.gibbons@cornwall.gov.uk7342530644
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Mark Gibbons serves as an Independent councillor for the Looe East & Deviock ward on Cornwall Council. He holds membership on several committees, including the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. In addition, he sits on the main Cornwall Council body and acts as Vice‑Chairman of the East Sub‑Area Planning Committee.
During the most recent reporting period, Gibbons attended 15 of 17 council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 88.2 %. The official record shows no conduct cases against him and no expense data has been reported, with zero active red flags and no media mentions.
In the latest election, Gibbons was re‑elected with 752 votes, securing a majority of 259 votes (13.41 % of the vote) over the second‑placed Reform UK candidate. The turnout for the contest was 38.83 %, and his vulnerability score is recorded at 68 out of 100.
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Election History
VulnerableScore: 68/100→ Stable
Won by 259 votes (13.4%)6.7% swing needed to unseat
Mark Gibbons was re‑elected with 752 votes, holding a 259‑vote majority (13.41% of the vote) over the second‑placed Reform UK candidate in a 38.83% turnout. Compared with the previous election, the Independent vote share fell from 17.2% to 13.4% (a drop of 3.8 percentage points) and the margin narrowed by 45.9pp, meaning a swing of roughly 6.7% would be sufficient to overturn his lead. The vulnerability score of 68 / 100 classifies the seat as “vulnerable.”
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Gibbons | Independent | 752 | 38.9% | ✓ |
| Adam Bloodworth | Reform UK | 493 | 25.5% | |
| Jamie Connor Pearn | Independent | 361 | 18.7% | |
| Richard James Dorling | Conservative | 175 | 9.1% | |
| Jacqui Gratton | Labour | 83 | 4.3% | |
| Joseph Andrew John Hutty | Liberal Democrat | 68 | 3.5% |
Turnout: 38.8% (1,932 of 4,976 electors) · 2 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armand Toms | Independent | 1,345 | 72.0% | ✓ |
| Marian Candy | Liberal Democrat | 236 | 12.6% | |
| Kevin Mattholie | Green Party | 147 | 7.9% | |
| Avril Young | Labour | 141 | 7.5% |
Attendance
88%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| East Sub-Area Planning Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
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In the News
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Mark Gibbons?
- Mark Gibbons is a Cornwall councillor representing the Looe East & Deviock ward as a Independent member.
- What ward does Mark Gibbons represent?
- Mark Gibbons represents Looe East & Deviock on Cornwall Council.
- What is Mark Gibbons's meeting attendance rate?
- Mark Gibbons has been recorded as present at 88% of Cornwall Council meetings (15 of 17 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Mark Gibbons?
- You can contact Mark Gibbons by email at cllr.mark.gibbons@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 7342530644. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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