Tim Dwelly serves as an Independent councillor for the Penzance East ward on Cornwall Council. He holds membership on the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board, the Cornwall Council itself, the Individual Decision Day group, and the Cabinet. In addition, he is the Vice‑Chairman of the Cornwall Growth Board.
During the reporting period, Councillor Dwelly attended 24 of 28 council meetings, giving an attendance rate of 85.7 %. He has been involved in seven conduct cases, with six resulting in no breach and one case upheld; the upheld case is recorded under the “code_of_conduct” red‑flag category. His declared expenses total £18,569.65, comprising £18,367.80 for basic expenses and £201.85 for travel. The councillor has been mentioned in seven media reports and was re‑elected with 727 votes, a majority of 281 votes (16.6 %) over the runner‑up, reflecting a 57‑point election vulnerability rating.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Outcome: upheld
Tim Dwelly was re‑elected with 727 votes, giving him a majority of 281 votes (16.6%) over the runner‑up Liberal Democrat in a turnout of 33.96%. His vote total declined by 59 votes (‑7.5%) from the previous election, and an estimated swing of about 8.3% would be needed for another candidate to win, resulting in a vulnerability score of 57/100, which classifies the seat as competitive.
| 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
| 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% |
| 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
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
No recorded votes.
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| 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 |
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