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Sarah Preece is a Liberal Democrat councillor representing the Lostwithiel & Lanreath ward on Cornwall Council. She serves as a member of several key bodies: the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board, the Cornwall Council itself, the Cornwall Growth Board, the Individual Decision Day panel, and the Council Cabinet.
Preece’s attendance record shows she has been present at every council meeting, achieving a 100 % attendance rate (32 of 32 meetings). There have been no conduct cases recorded against her, and no expense data has been reported. She has no active red flags and has been mentioned in the media six times. In the most recent election she secured the seat with 1,034 votes, a majority of 418 votes (20.12 % of the total) over the Reform UK candidate, reflecting an 18.5‑percentage‑point increase in her margin compared with the previous contest; her election vulnerability score is rated at 36 out of 100.
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National Trust approved to run Heartlands for the next 30 years - Cornwall Live
National Trust receives approval to operate Cornwall's Heartlands mining heritage site under a 30-year lease agreement.
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Council plan to sell off homes amid housing crisis slammed as a 'cruel joke' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council plans to sell vacant council-owned homes deemed too expensive to repair amid the county's housing crisis.
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Locals fear 'an urban nightmare' as River Camel clean-up paves way for houses - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council seeks public input on proposals to lift building ban in River Camel area after phosphate pollution led to development moratorium since 2021.
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Cornwall Council to sell off houses it says are not worth fixing - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council plans to sell six vacant council houses deemed economically unviable due to repair costs exceeding £50,000 per property.
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Election History
Likely holdScore: 36/100→ Stable
Won by 418 votes (20.1%)10.1% swing needed to unseat
Sarah Preece secured the seat with 1,034 votes, a majority of 418 votes (20.12% of the total) over the Reform UK candidate, and the margin increased by 18.5 percentage points compared with the previous Liberal Democrat win in 2021. A swing of roughly 10.1 % would be required for the next challenger to overturn her majority, and the vulnerability score of 36 out of 100 indicates a relatively low risk of loss. The turnout of 42.6 % and the Liberal Democrat’s 5.3 pp rise in vote share across Cornwall further suggest a stable position in this division.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Preece | Liberal Democrat | 1,034 | 49.8% | ✓ |
| Ollie Williams | Reform UK | 616 | 29.6% | |
| Patricia Anne Moore | Conservative | 300 | 14.4% | |
| Scott Foley | Labour | 128 | 6.2% |
Turnout: 42.6% (2,078 of 4,876 electors) · 5 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Martin | Liberal Democrat | 968 | 42.1% | ✓ |
| Tim Hughes | Conservative | 930 | 40.5% | |
| Robert Parkinson | Labour | 213 | 9.3% | |
| Julian Payne | Green Party | 133 | 5.8% | |
| Oliver John Challis | UK Independence Party | 55 | 2.4% |
Attendance
100%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Central Sub-Area Planning Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 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.
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/sarah-preece" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>Meeting Activity
Cabinet - 18 March 2026
Present18 Mar 2026
Individual Decision Day - 25 February 2026
Present25 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
Present13 Feb 2026
Individual Decision Day - 28 January 2026
Present28 Jan 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
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Cabinet - 17 December 2025
Present17 Dec 2025
Cornwall Growth Board - 11 December 2025
Present11 Dec 2025
Present
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
Present25 Nov 2025
Present
Cabinet - 12 November 2025
Present12 Nov 2025
Individual Decision Day - 29 October 2025
Present29 Oct 2025
Cornwall Growth Board - 9 October 2025
Present9 Oct 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cllr Sarah Preece?
- Sarah Preece is a Cornwall councillor representing the Lostwithiel & Lanreath ward as a Liberal Democrat member.
- What ward does Sarah Preece represent?
- Sarah Preece represents Lostwithiel & Lanreath on Cornwall Council.
- What is Sarah Preece's meeting attendance rate?
- Sarah Preece has been recorded as present at 100% of Cornwall Council meetings (20 of 20 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Sarah Preece?
- You can contact Sarah Preece by email at cllr.sarah.preece@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07982 377150; on X / Twitter at @TweetinPreece. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
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