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Tim Dwelly
Data last refreshed:
Attendance
79%
present at meetings
Rank
74
of 87 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
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
9 Sept 2025
Mrs 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
20 May 2025
The 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
2 Aug 2024
The 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
5 Jul 2024
A 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
4 Jul 2023
The 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
79%overall attendance
1 of the apologies were covered by a substitute; also observed 7 meetings of committees they do not sit on (not counted above).
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 11 | 8 | 73% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Cornwall Council | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee(former member) | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Voting Record
Cornwall Council doesn’t publish how individual councillors vote. Its minutes record each decision, not who voted which way.
Committee Memberships
- Cabinet— Economic Regeneration & Investment
- Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board
- Cornwall Council
- Cornwall Growth Board— Vice-Chairman
- Individual Decision Day
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) All 2025 results
| 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) All 2021 results
| 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: Penzance East division (2017) All 2017 results
Fought on the pre-2021 boundaries. The 2017 Penzance East division is not the same area as today's ward, and its results are not directly comparable.
| 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
Cornwall Growth Board - 8 October 2026
Present8 Oct 2026
Cabinet - 23 September 2026
Apologies23 Sept 2026
Cornwall Council - 15 September 2026
Apologies15 Sept 2026
Individual Decision Day - 2 September 2026
Present2 Sept 2026
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
Observed
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
Present24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
Present13 Feb 2026
Other media mentions
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Cornwall Reports
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Cornwall Reports
Where’s Tim?
I don't have enough information from this headline to produce a factual rephrasing, as it contains no verifiable details about who Tim is or the context of the question.
Cornwall Reports
Homes Cornwall: are you a Cornwall Council tenant farmer? Are you on County Hall’s hit-list for eviction?
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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 · 9 Oct 2026
- Food waste trucks set to investigate Cornwall's mobile phone signal strength
Cornwall Council · 31 Jul 2026
Connected People
News coverage
View all 286 articles →cornwalllive.com
'Betrayal' and 'scaremongering' in political row over Cornwall farms - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council's Lib Dem/Independent cabinet and Conservative councillors clashed over renewable energy assessments on council-owned farms, with Tories alleging betrayal of tenant farmers and cabinet denying it, calling cla
cornwalllive.com
It is now costing Cornish taxpayers almost £10 million a year to run Newquay airport - Cornwall Live
Cornwall Council held an extraordinary meeting to address rising public subsidy costs for Newquay airport, now nearing £10 million annually, following an independent efficiency review.
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.
Coverage from cornwalllive.com, devonlive.com, plymouthherald.co.uk. May not be exhaustive.
Profile
Tim Dwelly is the Independent councillor for Penzance East. His attendance at council meetings was recorded at 27 out of 34, or 79%.
He has been involved in seven conduct cases, with outcomes listed as: no breach, upheld, no breach, no breach, no breach, no breach, no breach. He has one active red flag under the code of conduct. His expenses amounted to £18,367.80 in basic allowances and £201.85 in travel. There have been 16 media mentions concerning his activities.
Dwelly 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. An electoral swing of 8.3% would be required to unseat him, giving a vulnerability score of 57 out of 100.
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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 79% of Cornwall Council meetings (27 of 34 indexed by Cornwall Political Watch).
- How can I contact Tim Dwelly?
- You can contact Tim Dwelly by email at [email protected]; 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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