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Rob Heslington
Reform UKGwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East
cllr.rob.heslington@cornwall.gov.uk
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Rob Heslington serves as a Reform UK councillor for the Gwinear‑Gwithian & Hayle East ward on Cornwall Council. In his role he sits on a range of committees, including the Appeals Committee, the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, and the West Sub‑Area Planning Committee. He is also a member of Cornwall Council itself and the Cornwall Harbours Board, contributing to both local governance and regional infrastructure oversight.
During the most recent reporting period, Councillor Heslington attended 19 of 20 council meetings, achieving a 95 % attendance rate. The public record shows no conduct cases, no expense disclosures, and zero active red flags associated with his tenure. His election result recorded 691 votes, a majority of 214 (11.61 %) over the Conservative runner‑up, with a turnout of 36.44 % in the ward.
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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)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Heslington | Reform UK | 691 | 37.5% | ✓ |
| Lionel Pascoe | Conservative | 477 | 25.9% | |
| James William Bannister | Labour | 338 | 18.3% | |
| Richard Goedegebuur | Liberal Democrat | 338 | 18.3% |
Turnout: 36.4% (1,844 of 5,061 electors) · 4 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Pascoe | Conservative | 915 | 51.7% | ✓ |
| Michael Smith | Liberal Democrat | 533 | 30.1% | |
| Bill Gordon | Green Party | 321 | 18.1% |
Attendance
95%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Cornwall Harbours Board | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Strategic Planning Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| West Sub-Area Planning Committee | 8 | 8 | 100% |
Voting Record
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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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