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Robin Moorcroft
IndependentWadebridge West & St Mabyn
cllr.robin.moorcroft@cornwall.gov.uk07922 287785
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Robin Moorcroft serves as an Independent councillor for the Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward on Cornwall Council. He holds a number of committee appointments, including membership on the main Cornwall Council body, the East Sub‑Area Planning Committee, and the Standards Committee. Within the licensing portfolio he chairs the Licensing Act Committee and also sits on the Licensing Act Sub‑Committee, the Miscellaneous Licensing Committee, the Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub‑Committee, and the Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee.
During the most recent reporting period Moorcroft attended 39 of 43 council meetings, giving him an attendance rate of 90.7 %. No conduct cases have been recorded against him, and there are no active red‑flag issues or media mentions. His declared expenses for the period total £17,923.40, comprising a basic allowance of £17,496.00 and travel costs of £427.40.
In the latest election Moorcroft was re‑elected with 1,504 votes, representing 50.73 % of the total and a majority of 1,118 votes over the nearest challenger, Reform UK’s Nicole Russo, who received 386 votes. The turnout for the contest was 41.13 %, and his vulnerability score is rated at 20 out of 100.
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Cornwall Council urged to take over stalled housing project and end 'intolerable nuisance' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council is being urged to compulsorily purchase a stalled housing development after the builder went bust leaving a dangerous construction site.
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Election History
SafeScore: 20/100→ Stable
Won by 1,118 votes (50.7%)25.4% swing needed to unseat
Robin Moorcroft was re‑elected with 1,504 votes, a majority of 1,118 votes (50.73% of the total) over the nearest challenger, Reform UK’s Nicole Russo (386 votes), in a turnout of 41.13%. Compared with the 2021 election, his vote total increased by 139 votes and his margin widened by 19.5 percentage points, while the overall Independent share in Cornwall fell by 3.8 pp. The seat would require a swing of roughly 25.4 % to change hands, and the vulnerability score of 20 / 100 classifies it as a safe incumbent position.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Moorcroft | Independent | 1,504 | 68.2% | ✓ |
| Nicole Russo | Reform UK | 386 | 17.5% | |
| Debbie Lambert | Liberal Democrat | 314 | 14.2% |
Turnout: 41.1% (2,204 of 5,359 electors) · 4 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Moorcroft | Independent | 1,365 | 57.4% | ✓ |
| Stephen de Burgh-Thomas | Conservative | 623 | 26.2% | |
| Lydia Light | Green Party | 212 | 8.9% | |
| Robyn Harris | Labour | 180 | 7.6% |
Attendance
91%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| East Sub-Area Planning Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Licensing Act Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Licensing Act Sub Committee | 10 | 9 | 90% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 12 | 10 | 83% |
| Standards Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £427.40 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £17,923.40 |
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Standards Committee - 30 April 2026
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Licensing Act Sub Committee - 18 March 2026
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Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
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Standards Committee - 5 February 2026
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Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
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Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
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Standards Committee - 30 October 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Robin Moorcroft?
- Robin Moorcroft is a Cornwall councillor representing the Wadebridge West & St Mabyn ward as a Independent member.
- What ward does Robin Moorcroft represent?
- Robin Moorcroft represents Wadebridge West & St Mabyn on Cornwall Council.
- What is Robin Moorcroft's meeting attendance rate?
- Robin Moorcroft has been recorded as present at 90% of Cornwall Council meetings (18 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Robin Moorcroft?
- You can contact Robin Moorcroft by email at cllr.robin.moorcroft@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07922 287785. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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