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Rob Heslington

Rob Heslington

cllr.rob.heslington@cornwall.gov.uk

Data last refreshed:

Attendance

95%

present at meetings

Rank

29

of 88 councillors

Active red flags

0

no current flags

Conduct cases

0

no recorded cases

Attendance

96%overall attendance
CommitteeHeldAttendedRate
Cornwall Council88100%
Cornwall Harbours Board5480%
Miscellaneous Licensing Committee11100%
Strategic Planning Committee11100%
West Sub-Area Planning Committee88100%

Voting Record

No recorded votes.

Committee Memberships

Election History

CompetitiveScore: 59/100 Stable
Won by 214 votes (11.6%)5.8% swing needed to unseat

Rob Heslington was elected with 691 votes, a majority of 214 votes (11.61%) over the Conservative runner‑up, Lionel Pascoe, in a turnout of 36.44%. A swing of roughly 5.8% of the electorate would be required to overturn his seat, and the margin has narrowed by 10 percentage points compared with the previous election, giving him a vulnerability score of 59 out of 100 (Competitive).

Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)

CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
Rob HeslingtonReform UK69137.5%
Lionel PascoeConservative47725.9%
James William BannisterLabour33818.3%
Richard GoedegebuurLiberal Democrat33818.3%

Turnout: 36.4% (1,844 of 5,061 electors) · 4 spoilt votes

Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)

CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
Lionel PascoeConservative91551.7%
Michael SmithLiberal Democrat53330.1%
Bill GordonGreen Party32118.1%

Meeting Activity

Other media mentions

No media coverage recorded.

News coverage

Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.

Profile

Rob Heslington serves as the elected councillor for the Gwinear‑Gwithian & Hayle East ward on Cornwall Council, representing Reform UK. In his capacity he sits on a number of committees, including the Appeals Committee, Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cornwall Council itself, Cornwall Harbours Board, Strategic Planning Committee, West Sub‑Area Planning Committee, Miscellaneous Licensing Committee, and the Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee.

During the most recent reporting period Heslington attended 22 of 23 council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 95.7 %. The public record shows no conduct cases, no reported expenses, and no active red‑flag items associated with his service. His electoral vulnerability is scored at 59 out of 100; he was elected with 691 votes, a majority of 214 votes (11.61 %) over the Conservative runner‑up Lionel Pascoe, in a turnout of 36.44 %, with a swing of roughly 5.8 % needed to change the result.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cllr Rob Heslington?
Rob Heslington is a Cornwall councillor representing the Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East ward as a Reform UK member.
What ward does Rob Heslington represent?
Rob Heslington represents Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East on Cornwall Council.
What is Rob Heslington's meeting attendance rate?
Rob Heslington has been recorded as present at 95% of Cornwall Council meetings (19 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
How can I contact Rob Heslington?
You can contact Rob Heslington by email at cllr.rob.heslington@cornwall.gov.uk. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.

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