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Cornwall Council announced new Liberal Democrat Cabinet portfolio holders with Independent Adam Paynter as deputy leader for resources.
Nicola Boase
Liberal DemocratHelston South & Meneage
cllr.nicola.boase@cornwall.gov.uk7901916707
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Nicola Boase is a Liberal Democrat councillor representing the Helston South & Meneage ward on Cornwall Council. She serves as Vice‑Chairman of the Audit Committee and sits as a member of several planning and scrutiny groups, including the Central Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the West Sub‑Area Planning Committee, the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the broader Cornwall Council body.
Boase’s council attendance record shows she was present at 24 of the 25 meetings held during the reporting period, giving her a 96.0 % attendance rate. The data records no conduct cases, no expense entries, and no active red flags or media mentions. In the most recent election she was re‑elected with 663 votes, a margin of 189 votes (10.92 %) over the Reform UK candidate, in a turnout of 31.53 %; the vulnerability score is listed as 63 out of 100.
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Election History
CompetitiveScore: 63/100→ Stable
Won by 189 votes (10.9%)5.5% swing needed to unseat
Nicola Boase was re‑elected with 663 votes, a margin of 189 votes (10.92%) ahead of Reform UK candidate Craig Scott, who received 474 votes, in a turnout of 31.53%. A swing of roughly 5.5 percentage points would be required to overturn her majority, placing her vulnerability score at 63 out of 100 (competitive). The Liberal Democrat share in the division rose to 24.4 % (up 5.3 pp province), while the Conservative vote fell to 316, indicating a modest but not decisive shift since the previous election.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Boase | Liberal Democrat | 663 | 38.3% | ✓ |
| Craig Scott | Reform UK | 474 | 27.4% | |
| Guy Foreman | Conservative | 316 | 18.3% | |
| Tristan Rodham Mackie | Independent | 236 | 13.6% | |
| Jason Saunders | UK Independence Party | 41 | 2.4% |
Turnout: 31.5% (1,730 of 5,487 electors) · 5 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Foreman | Conservative | 676 | 39.3% | ✓ |
| Julian Rand MBE | Independent | 489 | 28.4% | |
| Peter Webb | Labour | 219 | 12.7% | |
| Samuel Ramsden | Green Party | 201 | 11.7% | |
| Nigel Clifford Walker | Liberal Democrat | 136 | 7.9% |
Attendance
96%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| West Sub-Area Planning Committee | 8 | 7 | 88% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
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Audit Committee - 13 January 2026
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Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
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Audit Committee - 14 November 2025
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Audit Committee - 26 September 2025
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Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
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Cornwall Council - 22 July 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Nicola Boase?
- Nicola Boase is a Cornwall councillor representing the Helston South & Meneage ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- What ward does Nicola Boase represent?
- Nicola Boase represents Helston South & Meneage on Cornwall Council.
- What is Nicola Boase's meeting attendance rate?
- Nicola Boase has been recorded as present at 95% of Cornwall Council meetings (19 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Nicola Boase?
- You can contact Nicola Boase by email at cllr.nicola.boase@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 7901916707. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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