cornwalllive.com
Shorelands, the estate that would be perfect if it could finally be finished - Cornwall Live
Bude's Shorelands estate residents face infrastructure problems years after completion by developer Vistry with roads causing tire damage.
Peter La Broy serves as an Independent councillor for the Bude ward on Cornwall Council. He holds membership on a range of council bodies, including the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board, the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board, the Cornwall Council itself, the Cornwall Growth Board, the Individual Decision Day, and the Council Cabinet.
His council attendance record shows participation in 29 of 31 meetings, equating to a 93.5 % attendance rate. The councillor has no recorded conduct cases and there is no expense data available for him. An active red‑flag indicator is listed as “slim_majority.” He has been mentioned in the media twice, and his electoral vulnerability is scored at 77 out of 100, reflecting a narrow 43‑vote (2.39 %) margin of retention in the 2025 Bude election.
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News coverage
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'Inappropriate' landlord repeatedly harassed mum to move out - Cornwall Live
A Cornwall landlord pleaded guilty to harassing a tenant for six months in an attempt to pressure her to vacate her home.
cornwalllive.com
Firefighters receive parking tickets while attending 999 call in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Firefighters in Bude received parking tickets while attending a 999 call due to insufficient parking at the fire station.
plymouthherald.co.uk
'Absolute disgrace' as firefighters given parking tickets outside fire station - Cornwall Live
Firefighters at Bude fire station received parking tickets after leaving vehicles on double yellow lines while responding to emergency calls.
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'Significant' rent increase should improve council homes in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council approved a 4.8% rent increase for its 10,400 council homes, adding approximately £32 monthly to three-bedroom properties.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Red Flags
Slim Majority13 Mar 2026
Won with a majority of just 43 votes (2.39%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Election History
VulnerableScore: 77/100→ Stable
Won by 43 votes (2.4%)1.2% swing needed to unseat
Peter La Broy retained the Bude seat in 2025 by a margin of just 43 votes (2.39% of the total), a reduction of 8.0 percentage points from his 2019 winning margin. The required swing to unseat him is estimated at 1.2%, and the independent vote share in Cornwall has fallen from 17.2% to 13.4% (a 3.8‑point drop). With a vulnerability score of 77 / 100, the seat is classified as vulnerable.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter La Broy | Independent | 579 | 32.2% | ✓ |
| Kevin Shane Colwill | Liberal Democrat | 536 | 29.8% | |
| Christopher John Lynch | Reform UK | 324 | 18.0% | |
| Calum McGrath | Conservative | 298 | 16.6% | |
| Francis George Richens | Green Party | 61 | 3.4% |
Turnout: 38.1% (1,798 of 4,713 electors) · 6 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter La Broy | Liberal Democrat | 754 | 37.3% | ✓ |
| Richard Smith | Conservative | 543 | 26.9% | |
| Tom O'Sullivan | Independent | 517 | 25.6% | |
| Philippa Purchase | Green Party | 207 | 10.2% |
Cornwall Council Elections 2017 (2017)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Pearce | Liberal Democrat | 1,395 | 28.7% | ✓ |
| Peter John La Broy | Liberal Democrat | 1,272 | 26.2% | ✓ |
| Bob Willingham | Conservative | 1,006 | 20.7% | |
| Lea Deely | Conservative | 938 | 19.3% | |
| Fred Richens | Labour | 248 | 5.1% |
Turnout: 76.5% (4,859 of 6,348 electors) · 11 spoilt votes
Attendance
94%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cabinet | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
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A St Breward landlord was fined after pleading guilty to four harassment offences, according to Cornwall Council.
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Cornwall Council promotes support programs to help bring empty homes back into use during National Empty Homes Week.
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Individual Decision Day - 25 February 2026
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Cabinet - 17 December 2025
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Cornwall Growth Board - 11 December 2025
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Cabinet - 12 November 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Peter La Broy?
- Peter La Broy is a Cornwall councillor representing the Bude ward as a Independent member.
- What ward does Peter La Broy represent?
- Peter La Broy represents Bude on Cornwall Council.
- What is Peter La Broy's meeting attendance rate?
- Peter La Broy has been recorded as present at 90% of Cornwall Council meetings (18 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Peter La Broy?
- You can contact Peter La Broy by email at cllr.peter.labroy@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07896 887197. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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