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Rowland O'Connor
Cornish Independent Nonaligned GroupSt Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn
cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk7732079611
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Rowland O’Connor serves as a councillor for the St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn ward on Cornwall Council, representing the Cornish Independent Non‑aligned Group. He sits on a range of committees, including the Audit Committee; Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee; Chief Officers Employment Committee; Constitution and Governance Committee; Cornwall Council itself; Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee (where he is Vice‑Chairman); Miscellaneous Licensing Committee; Standards Committee; Urgent Driver/Operator/Vehicle Sub‑Committee; and the Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
During the most recent reporting period, O’Connor attended 30 of 33 council meetings, yielding an attendance rate of 90.9 %. No conduct cases have been recorded against him, and there is no expense data available for review. The profile flags a single active red flag described as “slim_majority.” In the latest election he was re‑elected with 546 votes, a margin of 57 votes (3.43 %) over the Liberal Democrat candidate, in a turnout of 34.57 % across a four‑candidate field, giving him an election‑vulnerability score of 64 out of 100.
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Former Reform UK leader in Cornwall jumps ship again - this time to the Tories - Cornwall Live
Former Reform UK leader Rob Parsonage has joined the Conservative Party after previously becoming an independent councillor for Torpoint.
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Cornwall planning: Drive-thru coffee plan provokes danger fears at busy roundabout - Cornwall Live
A drive-thru coffee proposal near St Columb Major's busy roundabout sparked safety concerns at Cornwall Council's planning committee.
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Reform UK Cornwall defectors respond to by-election calls - Cornwall Live
Five former Reform UK Cornwall councillors left the party this month to form the Cornish Independent Non-aligned Group, facing calls for by-elections.
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Reform UK in Cornwall imploding within six months of sweeping election - Cornwall Live
Reform UK's Cornwall Council group is facing internal turmoil as both leader and deputy leader resigned within two days of each other.
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Red Flags
Slim Majority13 Mar 2026
Won with a majority of just 57 votes (3.43%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 64/100→ Stable
Won by 57 votes (3.4%)1.7% swing needed to unseat
Rowland O’Connor was re‑elected with 546 votes, a majority of 57 votes (3.43%) over the Liberal Democrat candidate, in a turnout of 34.57% and a four‑candidate field. The margin has narrowed by 6.3 percentage points since the previous election and a swing of roughly 1.72% would be sufficient to overturn the result, giving the seat a vulnerability score of 64 out of 100 (competitive).
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland O'Connor | Reform UK | 546 | 32.9% | ✓ |
| Mathew Scott Appleton | Liberal Democrat | 489 | 29.5% | |
| Paul Wills | Independent | 412 | 24.8% | |
| Sarah Elizabeth Thomson | Green Party | 213 | 12.8% |
Turnout: 34.6% (1,660 of 4,802 electors) · 3 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Wills | Independent | 682 | 44.5% | ✓ |
| Michelle Johns | Conservative | 532 | 34.7% | |
| Pauline Avery | Liberal Democrat | 161 | 10.5% | |
| Scot Taylor | Labour | 159 | 10.4% |
Attendance
91%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cabinet | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Central Sub-Area Planning Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Constitution and Governance Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Individual Decision Day | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Miscellaneous Licensing Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Standards Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
In the News
No media coverage recorded.
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/rowland-oconnor" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>Meeting Activity
Standards Committee - 30 April 2026
Present30 Apr 2026
Present
Apologies
Individual Decision Day - 25 February 2026
Present25 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Present
Present
Standards Committee - 5 February 2026
Present5 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Audit Committee - 13 January 2026
Apologies13 Jan 2026
Cabinet - 17 December 2025
Present17 Dec 2025
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Apologies25 Nov 2025
Present
Cabinet - 12 November 2025
Present12 Nov 2025
Present
Audit Committee - 26 September 2025
Present26 Sept 2025
Cabinet - 24 September 2025
Present24 Sept 2025
Present
Present
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Rowland O'Connor?
- Rowland O'Connor is a Cornwall councillor representing the St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn ward as a Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group member.
- What ward does Rowland O'Connor represent?
- Rowland O'Connor represents St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn on Cornwall Council.
- What is Rowland O'Connor's meeting attendance rate?
- Rowland O'Connor has been recorded as present at 85% of Cornwall Council meetings (17 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Rowland O'Connor?
- You can contact Rowland O'Connor by email at cllr.rowland.oconnor@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 7732079611. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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