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Councillor dossier
Tim Dwelly
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
86%
present at meetings
Rank
63
of 88 councillors
Active red flags
1
open accountability flags
Conduct cases
7
code of conduct cases
Red Flags
Code of Conduct12 Mar 2026
Has a code of conduct complaint [serious]: The complainants alleged that Councillor Tim Dwelly breached the Code of Conduct by posting a tweet on 29 April 2022 that spread an unverified rumor about a 'Porn MP' being from Cornwall, causing reputational damage and anxiety. The assessment found a breach of the Code, but because the tweet was removed and an apology issued promptly, no further action was deemed necessary.
Code of Conduct
CCN045 22 23Minor
Vivian Wills complained that Cllr Tim Dwelly shouted at him, called him a racist, and allegedly discriminated against, intimidated, and disrespected him over a slogan on his van. The assessment concluded the Code of Conduct does not apply and found no breach.
Outcome: no breach
CCN097 25 26Minor
9 Sept 2025Mrs Sally-Jane Lucas complained that Councillor Tim Dwelly ignored her specific request about Cornwall Airport land disposal, gave a dismissive answer focused on business rates, and was rude, alleging his conduct brought the Council into disrepute. The council rejected the complaint, finding no breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
CCN015 25 26Minor
20 May 2025The complainant alleged that Councillor T Dwelly undermined democratic principles by making public comments about Reform UK and other parties, claiming a breach of the Code of Conduct. The council determined that no breach was demonstrated and rejected the complaint.
Outcome: no breach
CCN049 24 25Minor
2 Aug 2024The complainant alleged that Councillor T Dwelly breached the Code by posting a meme on his official social media saying “Grandad didn’t vote for fascists, he shot them”, which was claimed to be offensive and potentially incitement to violence. The assessment concluded no breach of the Code and no further action required.
Outcome: no breach
CCN038 24 25Minor
5 Jul 2024A complaint was made that Councillor T Dwelly posted a comment on a social media post that was deemed potentially divisive and hateful. The decision concluded that the comment did not constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct and the complaint was rejected.
Outcome: no breach
CCN033 23 24Minor
4 Jul 2023The complaint alleged that Councillor T Dwelly ignored a petition of over 10,000 local people regarding the closure of the Waterside Meadery. The decision rejected the complaint, finding no breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
CCN015 22 23Serious
7 Jun 2022The complainants alleged that Councillor Tim Dwelly breached the Code of Conduct by posting a tweet on 29 April 2022 that spread an unverified rumor about a 'Porn MP' being from Cornwall, causing reputational damage and anxiety. The assessment found a breach of the Code, but because the tweet was removed and an apology issued promptly, no further action was deemed necessary.
Outcome: upheld
Attendance
86%overall attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 10 | 8 | 80% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Cornwall Council | 9 | 7 | 78% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
Committee Memberships
Election History
CompetitiveScore: 57/100→ Stable
Won by 281 votes (16.6%)8.3% swing needed to unseat
The councillor was re-elected with 727 votes, a majority of 281 (16.6%) over the runner-up, on a turnout of 33.96% with six candidates. A swing of 8.3% would be needed to unseat them, and the victory margin was stable compared to the previous election. This yields a vulnerability score of 57/100, indicating a competitive but not highly vulnerable seat.
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Independent | 727 | 42.9% | ✓ |
| Simon John Reed | Liberal Democrat | 446 | 26.3% | |
| Adrian Cocks | Reform UK | 334 | 19.7% | |
| Joan Beveridge | Labour | 88 | 5.2% | |
| Duncan McKinnon Paul | Mebyon Kernow | 51 | 3.0% | |
| Jonathan Steer | Conservative | 47 | 2.8% |
Turnout: 34.0% (1,693 of 4,986 electors) · 10 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Independent | 786 | 41.5% | ✓ |
| Cornelius Olivier | Labour | 480 | 25.4% | |
| Megan McClary | Conservative | 259 | 13.7% | |
| Jonathan How | Green Party | 163 | 8.6% | |
| Zach Lawlor | Liberal Democrat | 159 | 8.4% | |
| Roger Driscoll | Independent | 45 | 2.4% |
Cornwall Council Elections 2017 (2017)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Labour | 761 | 52.2% | ✓ |
| Richard Goedegebuur | Liberal Democrat | 315 | 21.6% | |
| Joseph Robertson Bennie | Conservative | 193 | 13.2% | |
| Jonathan Mark How | Green Party | 85 | 5.8% | |
| Paul William Nicholson | UK Independence Party | 58 | 4.0% | |
| Robert Lee Simmons | Mebyon Kernow | 47 | 3.2% |
Turnout: 45.3% (1,459 of 3,220 electors) · 3 spoilt votes
Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | £18,367.80 | £7,207.13 | £201.85 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £25,776.78 |
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £145.90 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £17,641.90 |
Meeting Activity
Cabinet - 29 July 2026
Apologies29 Jul 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 July 2026
Present21 Jul 2026
Individual Decision Day - 8 July 2026
Present8 Jul 2026
Cornwall Growth Board - 23 June 2026
Present23 Jun 2026
Cabinet - 17 June 2026
Present17 Jun 2026
Cornwall Council - 19 May 2026
Present19 May 2026
Cabinet - 6 May 2026
Present6 May 2026
Individual Decision Day - 22 April 2026
Present22 Apr 2026
Cornwall Council - 21 April 2026
Present21 Apr 2026
Cabinet - 18 March 2026
Present18 Mar 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
Present13 Feb 2026
Present
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
Present20 Jan 2026
Cabinet - 17 December 2025
Present17 Dec 2025
Cornwall Growth Board - 11 December 2025
Present11 Dec 2025
Other media mentions
Cornwall Reports
Homes Cornwall: are you a Cornwall Council tenant farmer? Are you on County Hall’s hit-list for eviction?
Cornwall Council is being asked whether it has a list of tenant farmers facing eviction.
Cornwall Council
Cornish businesses seek £69 million from £30 million Kernow Industrial Growth Fund
Cornish businesses have applied for £69 million in funding, more than double the £30 million available in the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund.
Cornwall Reports
The curious case of the Doc Martin farm which Cornwall Council plans to dispose of without any open market sale, creating only two homes per acre
Cornwall Council plans to dispose of a Doc Martin farm without an open market sale, creating only two homes per acre.
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council launches Homes Cornwall initiative to deliver quality homes for local people
Cornwall Council has launched "Homes Cornwall," an initiative aimed at delivering quality homes for local people in the region.
In recent briefs
Daily-brief items naming Tim Dwelly (last 90 days)
- Food waste trucks set to investigate Cornwall's mobile phone signal strength
Cornwall Council · 31 Jul 2026
- The curious case of the Doc Martin farm which Cornwall Council plans to dispose of without any open market sale, creating only two homes per acre
Cornwall Reports · 1 Jul 2026
- Job losses considered at cash-strapped Cornwall Airport Newquay - Cornwall Live
cornwalllive.com · 16 Jun 2026
- Newquay Airport cost cut fears grow as locals insist it is 'vital for Cornwall' - Cornwall Live
cornwalllive.com · 5 Jun 2026
- 'Quite serious' cost-cutting measures expected at Cornwall's airport - Cornwall Live
cornwalllive.com · 2 Jun 2026
- New strategy sets out plan to ensure all Cornwall residents are equipped to go digital
Cornwall Council · 2 Jun 2026
Connected People
News coverage
View all 284 articles →cornwalllive.com
Cornwall is in 'a good place' to benefit from Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's leader says Andy Burnham's premiership makes devolution "more exciting", believing Cornwall's Strategic Authority Status could benefit under his leadership.
cornwalllive.com
Job losses considered at cash-strapped Cornwall Airport Newquay - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council is considering job losses at council-owned Newquay Airport, which faces operational trading losses exceeding £4 million annually.
cornwalllive.com
Newquay Airport cost cut fears grow as locals insist it is 'vital for Cornwall' - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Airport Newquay faces potential budget cuts after the government-subsidised Gatwick route ended, reducing income at the council-owned facility.
cornwalllive.com
'Quite serious' cost-cutting measures expected at Cornwall's airport - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Airport Newquay faces serious cost-cutting measures after Cornwall Council scrapped the subsidised London Gatwick service, reducing airport income.
cornwalllive.com
'No licence, no planes, no pilots' claim shot down in flames by Cornwall Council and Cornish airline - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council and Skybus refute claims that the subsidized Newquay-Gatwick PSO service was awarded undemocratically to an unqualified operator.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Councillor Tim Dwelly represents the Penzance East ward as an Independent. His meeting attendance record stands at 86.5%, having attended 32 out of 37 meetings.
Councillor Dwelly has seven recorded conduct cases: six were found to be no breach, and one was upheld. He has one active code of conduct red flag. His expenses total £18,367.80 in basic allowance and £201.85 in travel. There are 13 media mentions associated with him. He was re-elected with 727 votes, a majority of 281 (16.6%) over the runner-up, on a 33.96% turnout with six candidates; a swing of 8.3% would be required to unseat him.
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- Who is Cllr Tim Dwelly?
- Tim Dwelly is a Cornwall councillor representing the Penzance East ward as a Independent member.
- What ward does Tim Dwelly represent?
- Tim Dwelly represents Penzance East on Cornwall Council.
- What is Tim Dwelly's meeting attendance rate?
- Tim Dwelly has been recorded as present at 86% of Cornwall Council meetings (32 of 37 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Tim Dwelly?
- You can contact Tim Dwelly by email at cllr.tim.dwelly@cornwall.gov.uk; by phone on 07811 205765; on X / Twitter at @timdwelly. Cornwall Council also publishes contact details on the official members' page at democracy.cornwall.gov.uk.
- Are there any code-of-conduct cases involving Tim Dwelly?
- Cornwall Council's standards process has recorded 7 code-of-conduct cases involving Tim Dwelly. Each case is publicly viewable; see the Code of Conduct section of this page for details.
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